Specialty Tour: Fort Ward and the Lewis Cass White Exhibition

In honor of Armed Forces Day, tour the special exhibition, “Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens,” at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site. The exhibition highlights the efforts of a Civil War veteran to recognize and preserve the site of Fort Stevens, where the only battle in the Defenses of Washington occurred. Personal accounts, documents, photographs, and veterans’ memorabilia are featured to tell this inspiring story.  Then head outside to tour the earthwork remains and fully restored Northwest bastion of Fort Ward, the best preserved of the Union forts that comprised the historic defense system.

Please note this tour invovles walking on outdoor paths and takes place rain or shine.