Final Days to Experience “Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens” at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site

Page updated on March 19, 2026 at 4:51 PM
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Visitors are invited to experience the special exhibition, “Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens,” at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site before it closes on Sunday, March 29. The exhibit commemorates the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens and highlights the inspiring efforts of a Civil War veteran to recognize and preserve this historic site.

Lewis Cass White Fort Stevens Ribbon
Lewis Cass White: Fort Stevens Ribbon

The exhibition features personal accounts, documents, photographs, and veterans’ memorabilia that tell the story of Fort Stevens—the only battle fought in the Defenses of Washington. Guests can also explore the grounds of Fort Ward, including the earthwork remains and the fully restored Northwest bastion, the best preserved of the Union forts that comprised the historic defense system.

A final specialty tour, “Specialty Tour: Fort Ward & Lewis Cass White,” will take place at 10 a.m. on March 28, 2026. This guided experience offers a deeper look into the exhibition and the historic site. Participants are encouraged to arrive five minutes before the tour begins and wear appropriate shoes for walking on the earthwork fort.

Visitors can continue to explore this history beyond the exhibition through the online Lewis Cass White exhibit and the online Lewis Cass White collection, which remain accessible.

Tickets are available at: https://shop.alexandriava.gov/Events.aspx. Admission is $15, or $12 for Historic Alexandria members and volunteers. Doors will be locked at the start of the tour.

Following the closure of the Lewis Cass White exhibition, the museum will begin installation of a new Civil War music exhibit, planned to open in April.

About Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site

Fort Ward is the best preserved of the Union forts in the extensive system known as the Defenses of Washington.  The Museum offers exhibits and public programs throughout the year.  Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site is located at 4301 West Braddock Road in the City of Alexandria.  For more information about this program, please call 703.746.4848, or visit alexandria.gov/FortWard.

About the Office of Historic Alexandria 

The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives. For more information, visit alexandriava.gov/Historic.

For reasonable disability accommodation, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554, Virginia Relay 711. 

If you prefer communication in another language, free interpretation and translation services are available to you, please email LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or call 703-746-3960.