Are you a Civil War buff?
Whether you call it the Civil War, the War Between the States, the War Against Slavery, the War Against Northern Agrression, or The Late Unpleasantness, there are many opportunities in the Commonwealth of Virginia to visit an historic battlefield.
There's Manassas, Richmond, Appomattox, Lynchburg, Petersburg and the list goes on...
But did you know you can get your dose of Civil War history in close-in Alexandria, Virginia?
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site, located in the City of Alexandria at 4301 West Braddock Road is "the best preserved of the system of Union forts and batteries built to protect Washington, DC during the American Civil War (1861-1865).
According to its website, Fort Ward Museum interprets the site's history and offers exhibits on Civil War topics, education and interpretive programs, tours, lecture and video series, bus tours, and living history activities throughout the year.
This Saturday, June 26th, Fort Ward is hosting a Civil War Camp Day and Skirmish. This will be Alexandria's largest Civil War event of the year.
Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this event includes a tactical skirmish, Civil War artillery demonstration, Union and Confederate camps, drills, food preparation scenario, medical impressions and civilian
interpretations.
Admission is $5 per adult and $10 for families with children.
For more information, visit www.fortward.org or call 703-746-4884.
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