Mayor Justin Wilson, City Of Alexandria | City Of Alexandria website
Mayor Justin Wilson, City Of Alexandria | City Of Alexandria website
Tour Fort Ward this Veterans Day weekend to explore the Defenses of Washington and a veteran's dedication to preserving its history. The specialty tour is scheduled for November 9 at 10 a.m., featuring a walking tour of Fort Ward and the new exhibit, “Lewis Cass White: Preserving the Legacy of Fort Stevens.” Tickets are available at alexandriava.gov/shop for $15, or $12 for Historic Alexandria members and volunteers.
The exhibit highlights the efforts of Civil War veteran Lewis Cass White in preserving Fort Stevens, marking the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens. White, who served with the 102nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry during the battle on July 11-12, 1864, worked to document eyewitness accounts and preserve Fort Stevens' remains. He was instrumental in installing a monument where President Abraham Lincoln stood during the battle and recognizing Battleground National Cemetery.
The exhibit includes personal accounts, documents, memorabilia from Fort Ward Museum’s Lewis Cass White Collection, photographs, and items from family descendants. It also touches on the Grand Army of the Republic, an influential Union veterans’ organization significant in White’s postwar life.
Fort Ward is one of the best-preserved Union forts from the Civil War Defenses of Washington. Located at 4301 West Braddock Road in Alexandria, Virginia, it offers exhibits and programs year-round. For more information about this exhibit, call 703.746.4848 or visit alexandriava.gov/FortWard.
For disability accommodations, contact Nicole Quinn at historicalexandria@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.4554; Virginia Relay is available at 711.
For communication in other languages, free interpretation and translation services can be accessed by emailing LanguageAccess@alexandriava.gov or calling 703-746-3960.
The Office of Historic Alexandria manages eight museums and historic sites across Alexandria to preserve its history through storytelling and public programs. More details can be found at Alexandriava.gov/historic.
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