On forested hills surrounding the nation's capital are the remnants of a complex system of Civil War fortifications. These strategic buttresses transformed the young capital into one of the world's most fortified cities. By 1865, 68 forts and 93 batteries armed with over 800 cannons encircled Washington, DC. Today, you can visit 17 of the original sites now managed by the National Park Service.
Join the National Park Service (NPS) on the historic grounds of Fort Stevens on Sept. 21, to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lincoln-Thomas Day. The NPS, in partnership with the Military Road School Preservation Trust (MRSPT), will mark this milestone with a day of history, music, and community.
Join us at the Fort Dupont Park amphitheater on Sept. 7, 14 and 21 at 7 p.m. for the 2024 Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series! The National Park Service has announced the full lineup for this year’s performances.