Fort Washington Park

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Entrance way into historic Fort Washington — Fort Washington EntrancePhoto: NPS Photo

Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort Washington from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century.

Photos

Fort Washington Volunteers firing a cannon — Fort Washington Guard fires one of the park's cannons. Demonstrations are presented during the summer months April-October.Photo: NPS Photo

a green shoreline with small lighthouse along river at sunset — Fort Washington offers great views of the Potomac River, especially at sunset.Photo: NPS/JGernatt

Picnic tables under a tree — Picnic areas available to reserve.Photo: NPS Photo/ C LaBarge

Men in blue army uniforms pose by a cannon. — Check out the park's cannon demonstrations to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the past!Photo: NPS / Marcey Frutchey

A female park ranger talks with a man and woman in a fort — A park ranger gives a tour of the fortPhoto: (NPS/JGernatt)

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.