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Fort Ward & the Defenses of Washington


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Fort Ward was constructed during the American Civil War (1861-1865) as one of the defensive forts built to protect the Federal capital of Washington, D.C. The fort site remains approximately 90-95% intact, with the Northwest Bastion restored to illustrate the appearance of the entire fortification circa 1864. The fort site is surrounded by a 45-acre park and is interpreted by Fort Ward Museum through exhibits, programs and a 2000-volume Civil War research library. Fort Ward is owned and operated by the City of Alexandria, Virginia through the Office of Historic Alexandria. The Museum and historic site is accredited by the American Association of Museums and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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