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From 1861 to 1865 there was Union and Confederate Prison Camp. Close to over 400,000 captured soldiers spent time in Prison of War Camps. Join a ranger to learn about the life of Union and Confederate during their time as Prisoner of War.
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…
