The Civil War Artillery Day scheduled for September 27 at Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site has been cancelled due to expected inclement weather. The event, which was planned as an outdoor program, will not take place as a result of the forecast. In a statement, Historic Alexandria said, “Historic Alexandria regrets that it has to cancel this weather dependent event.”
The annual program was set to offer visitors insights into the role and equipment of Civil War artillerymen who served in the Defenses of Washington. Reenactors from the 1st Connecticut Heavy Artillery were expected to demonstrate camp life and provide cannon firing demonstrations.
Fort Ward is known as the best preserved Union fort among those built for the defense of Washington during the Civil War. The site is located at 4301 West Braddock Road in Alexandria.
For additional information about Fort Ward Museum and its offerings, residents can visit Fortward.org.
The Office of Historic Alexandria manages eight museums and historic sites throughout the city. According to its mission statement, “The Office of Historic Alexandria preserves and shares the history of the City of Alexandria with eight museums, historic sites, archives, archaeology, tours, exhibits and public programs. Through powerful storytelling and confronting the City’s past, Historic Alexandria enriches the present and inspires the future. We enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors and serve as a partner in the City’s equity and inclusion initiatives.” More details about their work are available at alexandriava.gov/Historic.
Those seeking disability accommodations or language interpretation services related to museum programs are encouraged to contact city staff by phone or email.
