Civil War Defenses of Washington

Protected park · DC, USA

Civil War Defenses of Washington in DC, USA. Operated by National Park Service.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

This park's official page lists: Visitor center.

Monthly Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-Up 10:30 AM–01:00 PM · 555 Newcomb St SE Washington, DC 20032
Junior Ranger Discovery Club: Explore, Learn, Protect
As Seen Through Civilian Eyes: The Battle of Fort Stevens (CANCELLED)
Within the Walls of Fort Stevens (CANCELLED)
Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery
Civil War Stuff: Artillery Soldiers
Civil War Chats: Major General George B. McClellan Statue
Lincoln-Thomas Day 102nd Anniversary
Civil War Stuff: Homefront Heroes
Civil War Chats: Fort Bunker Hill Hike
Buffalo Soldiers: America’s First Park Rangers
In the Steps of the Fallen: A Living History Walk from Fort Stevens to Battleground National Cemetery
Junior Ranger Discovery Club: Explore, Learn, Protect (CANCELLED) 03:00 PM–04:00 PM · Battleground National Cemetery 6625 Georgia Ave NW Washington DC
Heroes Remembered: Stories from Battleground National Cemetery 12:30 PM–01:00 PM · Battleground National Cemetery 6625 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC
Wreaths Across America at Battleground National Cemetery 12:00 PM–01:00 PM · 6625 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20012

First aid: In-park (mapped location) — First aid station marked on the park map. Confirm the current location with any team member on arrival.
Limits: Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
Getting there: Directions vary based on your preference of site.
Weather & when to go: Check the weather forecast for each individual site for accurate information.
⚠ Park closure: Part of Fort Totten Park remains closed for public safety: Out of an abundance of caution, Fort Totten Park will remain closed east of Fort Totten Drive, south of Gallatin Street/Metropolitan Branch Trail and north of Brookland Ave NE/Farragut St. due to the investigation involving two WWI-era munitions found.
Visitor center: 15-inch Rodman Cannon
Visitor center: Battery Kemble
Visitor center: Fort Bunker Hill
Visitor center: Fort Dupont Summer Theater
Visitor center: Fort Dupont Summer Theater
Visitor center: Fort Dupont Summer Theater
Visitor center: Fort Foote Bombproof Magazine remains
Visitor center: Fort Marcy
Visitor center: Fort Stevens community garden
Visitor center: Fort Washington Park
Visitor center: Orientation Panel: Walk the Bluff

1 bench, 1 first aid station, 18 picnic area, 5 restroom, 11 visitor information.

Motel 6 Motel 6, 6711 Georgia Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20012, United States of America
International Guest House International Guest House, 1441 Kennedy Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20011, United States of America