Come cleanup Shepherd Parkway with Ward 8 Woods! Meet at 555 Newcomb St SE at 10:30 AM to receive instructions and supplies (gloves, bags, and trash grabbers will be provided.) Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes, long pants, and bring water. Sign-up here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/shepherd%20parkway
Join a ranger on a walk to learn about Georgetown during one of the most turbulent chapters in American history. From the divided loyalties of Georgetown residents to the presence of Union soldiers, this tour reveals the hidden stories of a community caught between North and South. Wear comfortable walking shoes and br…
Lace up your hiking boots and follow in the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt, the adventurous president who believed that time spent in nature built character, courage, and a stronger nation. Beginning at Peirce Mill, this 1.5-mile (round-trip) guided hike winds through scenic trails and rugged landscapes that Roosevelt…
10 a.m.–3 p.m. ET Thousands gather each September for a fun-filled family event hosted by the Auburn Historical Association. The Duck Race is the main attraction with prizes for the ten fastest ducks, including a top prize of $1,000! There will be food trucks, local artisans and authors, a small petting farm, an apple…
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.
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…
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Over the course of researching historical information for presentations to various Civil War Round Tables, Park Ranger Bryan Cheeseboro has come across stories and items that either didn’t make it in his programs because they were either not known about at the time of his presentations, or they were unrelated to what h…
