Fort Ward, Civil War fort and museum in Alexandria, United States
Fort Ward features preserved earthen walls spanning 540 yards with platforms designed to support 24 artillery pieces during the American Civil War period.
Constructed in 1861 as part of the defensive network protecting Washington DC, Fort Ward served as the fifth largest fortification among 164 military installations.
The museum collection contains 2,000 Civil War artifacts, primarily from Union forces, displayed alongside exhibits about military life and Alexandria's occupation.
Located at 4301 West Braddock Road, the 35-acre site includes walking paths, reconstructed military structures, and educational programs throughout the year.
The fort maintains 90 percent of its original earthwork walls, with a fully reconstructed Northwest Bastion showing precise military engineering from 1861.
Location: Alexandria
Inception: 1861
Part of: Civil War defenses of Washington, D.C.
Address: 4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304 22304
Phone: +17037464848
Website: https://alexandriava.gov/FortWard
GPS coordinates: 38.83081,-77.10183
Latest update: April 2, 2025 06:43
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