Join a ranger to learn about the service of the d ifferent Zouave Regiments during the Civil War, with a special focus on the uniquely-dressed soldiers that fought on for the Union and Confederacy. The program will also highlight images of battle flags the regiments, exploring their symbolism and the stories they represent.
President Wilson and his cabinet, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt, pushed for a peaceful world through a League of Nations. What role did a treaty with Austria play? Join a ranger to uncover how peace was achieved at the end of World War I.
Take a midday break from your desk and grab fresh and delicious meals at FRESHFARM by the White House farmer's market.
Come From Away 2026 returns to Ford's Theatre, from September 10 to October 18, to tell a heart-warming true story.
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Join a ranger for a 30-minute, family-friendly walk through Fort Stevens and discover the stories of the civilians that owned the land that the forts were built on. Learn who these civilians were and how the war affected them. What was life like for civilians in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War? What was it like…
What was it like to stand inside Fort Stevens as Confederate forces threatened Washington, D.C.? Join a park ranger for a fascinating journey into the only Civil War battle fought in the nation's capital. Explore the fort's defenses, discover how soldiers prepared for battle, and hear stories of the troops who helped p…
Join a National Park Service ranger for a chat about the Major General George B. McClellan Statue. Learn about wh o Major General George B. McClellan was and what he did during the American Civil War. You will be able to learn about the cost, dedication, and the sculptor.
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Walk the ground where soldiers fought in the sweltering summer of 1864, when Georgia Avenue, then the Seventh Street Road, became a Civil War front line. Along the way, explore the harsh realities Civil War soldiers faced -- exhaustion, fear, heat, hunger, and the uncertainty of survival. Each participant will carry th…
