Why You Should Visit Fort Ward Museum And Historic Site In West End Alexandria

Fort Ward was the fifth-largest fort built to protect Washington DC during the American Civil War. Fort Ward was named after the first Union naval officer to die, James Harmon Ward. The museum and historic site is located inside a 45 acre park which is located at 4301 W Braddock Alexandria 22304.
Fort Ward Park
Fort Ward is in the West End of Alexandria
Inside the Museum and Historic Site there is a variety of medical tools, instruments, equipment, images and information relating to the medical care of a Civil War soldier on display. The Museum provides insightful information on the history of Fort Ward and offers exhibits on the Civil War. On a self guided tour of the museum and the historic fort visitors can learn more about Civil-war ear military engineering and Alexandria's role as a vital Union Army crossroads and the everyday life of Civil War soldiers and civilians. Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site is open to the everyone.

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