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Fort Ward is the best preserved of
the system of Union forts and batteries built to protect Washington, DC during
the American Civil War (1861-1865). Fort Ward Museum interprets the site's
history and offers exhibits on Civil War topics, education and interpretive
programs, tours, lecture and video series, bus tours, and living history
activities throughout the year. The Museum and Historic Site also interpret
Alexandria, Virginia as an occupied city, the city's role as a vital Union Army
crossroads, life within the Defenses of Washington, and the everyday life of
Civil War soldiers and civilians.
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