Civil War Defenses of Washington

Civil War Stuff: Battlefield Sketch Artists

<p>During the Civil War, photographic technology was not yet capable of capturing action on the battlefield. To bring the war to the public, newspapers hired artist-correspondents who sketched scenes from memory, sometimes during the actual fighting. Join a ranger to explore the remarkable artwork these artists created and learn how their sketches were transformed into engravings for publication in some of the first illustrated newspapers in history.</p>

Lokalizacja: 5200 Glover Rd NW, Washington, DC

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Civil War Stuff: Battlefield Sketch Artists

<p>During the Civil War, photographic technology was not yet capable of capturing action on the battlefield. To bring the war to the public, newspapers hired artist-correspondents who sketched scenes from memory, sometimes during the actual fighting. Join a ranger to explore the remarkable artwork these artists created and learn how their sketches were transformed into engravings for publication in some of the first illustrated newspapers in history.</p>

Lokalizacja: 6625 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Civil War Defenses of Washington

As Seen Through Civilian Eyes: The Battle of Fort Stevens

<p><span data-contrast="none">Join a ranger for a 30-minute, family-friendly walk through Fort Stevens and discover the stories of the civilians that owned the land that the forts were built on. Learn who these civilians were and how the war affected them.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">What was life like for civilians in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War? </span><span data-contrast="none">What was it like to have parts of your land occupied by Union soldiers and to have forts built on their land. </span><span data-contrast="none">Join a park ranger for a fascinating journey into the before and after of the only Civil War battle fought in the nation's capital. Explore the fort's defenses, discover how civilians dealt with the aftermath of battle, and hear stories of the civilians who owned the land around Washington during the Civil War and the dramatic events of July 1864.     Perfect for families, history buffs, and Civil War enthusiasts of all ages.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}"> </span></p>

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Piesza Wędrówka Szlakiem Fortu DeRussy: Obrona Stolicy

<p>Dołącz do strażnika na pieszą wędrówkę do Fortu DeRussy, miejsca z czasów wojny secesyjnej w Waszyngtonie, DC. Spacerując po zalesionych terenach Rock Creek Park, odkryjesz, jak ten fort pomógł chronić stolicę kraju w czasie konfliktu. Po drodze poznasz żołnierzy, którzy tu mieszkali i pracowali, oraz wyzwania, z jakimi się mierzyli. Na miejscu można zwiedzić ziemne umocnienia, które przetrwały do dziś, i wyobrazić sobie życie wewnątrz tego posterunku wojskowego. Strażnicy podzielą się opowieściami o codziennych rutynach, strategiach wojskowych i doświadczeniach tych, którzy tu służyli. Ta wędrówka oferuje możliwość doświadczenia historii tam, gdzie się wydarzyła, jednocześnie nawiązując kontakt z otaczającym ją naturalnym krajobrazem.</p> <p>Program rozpoczyna się w Centrum Przyrody Rock Creek Park.</p>

Lokalizacja: Centrum Przyrody Rock Creek Park znajduje się przy 5200 Glover Rd NW, Waszyngton, DC 20015.

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery

<p>Join a National Park Service ranger for a guided walk-through Battleground National Cemetery to explore Civil War monuments, their symbols, and the stories they were built to preserve. Discover how art, memory, and history come together in this quiet landscape where Washington, DC’s past is written in stone. As a part of the Freedom 250 commemoration, this program invites visitors to reflect on sacrifice, citizenship, and the enduring power of public memory.   <br /> <br />Please note that parking is limited to public streets.   </p>

Lokalizacja: 6625 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Civil War Stuff: African American Soldiers and Flags

<p>Join a ranger to learn about the service and sacrifice of Black soldiers during the Civil War, with a special focus on the United States Colored Troops (USCT) regiments raised in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area—the 1st, 2nd, and 23rd U.S. Colored Infantry Regiments. The program will also highlight the battle flags of several USCT regiments, exploring their symbolism and the stories they represent.</p>

Lokalizacja: 6625 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Civil War Stuff: African American Soldiers and Flags

<p>Join a ranger to learn about the service and sacrifice of Black soldiers during the Civil War, with a special focus on the United States Colored Troops (USCT) regiments raised in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area—the 1st, 2nd, and 23rd U.S. Colored Infantry Regiments. The program will also highlight the battle flags of several USCT regiments, exploring their symbolism and the stories they represent.</p>

Lokalizacja: 5200 Glover Road NW, Washington, DC

Civil War Defenses of Washington

As Seen Through Civilian Eyes: The Battle of Fort Stevens

<p><span data-contrast="none">Join a ranger for a 30-minute, family-friendly walk through Fort Stevens and discover the stories of the civilians that owned the land that the forts were built on. Learn who these civilians were and how the war affected them.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">What was life like for civilians in Washington, D.C., during the Civil War? </span><span data-contrast="none">What was it like to have parts of your land occupied by Union soldiers and to have forts built on their land. </span><span data-contrast="none">Join a park ranger for a fascinating journey into the before and after of the only Civil War battle fought in the nation's capital. Explore the fort's defenses, discover how civilians dealt with the aftermath of battle, and hear stories of the civilians who owned the land around Washington during the Civil War and the dramatic events of July 1864.     Perfect for families, history buffs, and Civil War enthusiasts of all ages.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:288}"> </span></p>

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Wojna secesyjna w Meridian Hill Park

<p>Wielu ludzi może nie zdawać sobie sprawy, że Meridian Hill Park był kiedyś miejscem obozowania żołnierzy w czasie wojny secesyjnej, ponieważ wzgórze to oferowało żołnierzom rozległy widok na miasto Waszyngton, które w czasie wojny było tylko częścią Dystryktu Kolumbii. Przyjdź i dowiedz się o żołnierzach, którzy tu byli, w tym o szeregowiec Robert Gould Shaw, późniejszym dowódcy jednego z pierwszych czarnoskórych pułków w wojnie secesyjnej; 77. Nowojorska piechota, która powróciła do miasta w 1864 roku, aby walczyć w bitwie o Fort Stevens; oraz o 1. Pułku Piechoty Kolorowej Stanów Zjednoczonych, który przybył do Meridian Hill przed zakończeniem służby w Białym Domu.</p>

Lokalizacja: Meridian Hill Park, Waszyngton, Dystrykt Kolumbii

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Within the Walls of Fort Stevens

<p><span data-contrast="auto">What was it like to stand inside Fort Stevens as Confederate forces threatened Washington, D.C.? Join a park ranger for a fascinating journey into the only Civil War battle fought in the nation's capital. Explore the fort's defenses, discover how soldiers prepared for battle, and hear stories of the troops who helped protect Washington during the dramatic events of July 1864.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Perfect for families, history buffs, and Civil War enthusiasts of all ages.</span><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}"> </span></p>

Lokalizacja: Fort Stevens is situated along 13th Street, Quackenbos Street NW, and Rittenhouse Street NW.

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Civil War Stuff:  Stand by the Colors! Create a Civil War Flag

<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Stop by this<strong> </strong>pop-up ranger program during National Park Week and Celebrate America's Story by exploring the fascinating world of Civil War flags. Discover how regimental colors inspired soldiers on the battlefield and how Civil War signal flags<strong> </strong>were used to send coded messages across long distances, helping commanders communicate during battle. Learn how these flags represented courage, identity, and innovation during one of the most pivotal chapters in our nation's history.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof">Then, get creative by designing your own flag to take home! Think about the symbols, colors, and values that tell your story and reflect the many people and experiences that make up America. This free, family-friendly, drop-in activity is perfect for visitors of all ages—stop by for a few minutes or stay longer to explore history through hands-on fun.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div>

Lokalizacja: 6625 Georgia Avenue, Washington, DC

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Civil War Stuff: Media: Newspapers and Political Cartoons

<p><span data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Join a ranger and discover how newspapers and political cartoons shaped public opinion during the Civil War. Explore the headlines, illustrations, and satirical cartoons that informed, entertained, and influenced Americans during this turbulent time in history. </span></p>

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Heroes Remembered: Stories from Battleground National Cemetery

<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Join a ranger for a 30-minute, family-friendly walk through Battleground National Cemetery and discover the stories of the soldiers buried here. Learn who these men were and how their service helped shape our nation's history.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof">Uncover clues about the lives of the soldiers, and think about how we remember people who served long ago. Through stories, questions, and observation, children and families will gain a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made during one of the most important chapters in American history.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof">Perfect for families with children ages 6 and up. This easy walking tour lasts approximately 30 minutes.</div>

Lokalizacja: 6625 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Civil War Stuff: Toys and Games

<div class="aVla3" tabindex="-1" data-itempart-id="AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC/EWg0AnATteaOO/EegbXYLDEepAgAFE8NG0QAA" data-rp-focused-item="true"> <div class="BS0OK"> <div> <div class="fui-FluentProvider fui-FluentProviderr29l ___5n94it0 f19n0e5 f3rmtva fgusgyc fk6fouc fkhj508 figsok6 fytdu2e" dir="ltr"> <div class="wide-content-host"> <div id="focused" class="SlLx9 WWy1F byzS1 WWy1F" tabindex="-1"> <div class="wnVEW"> <div data-test-id="mailMessageBodyContainer"> <div class="Yy5or customScrollBar GNqVo allowTextSelection"> <div class="OuGoX BIZfh" tabindex="0"> <div> <div> <div dir="ltr"> <div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Step back in time and discover how children entertained themselves during the Civil War era. Try classic toys and games such as marbles, cup-and-ball, hoop rolling, and Jacob's Ladder while learning about childhood in the 1860s. This hands-on station offers fun for visitors of all ages. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="aVla3" tabindex="-1" data-itempart-id="AAkALgAAAAAAHYQDEapmEc2byACqAC/EWg0AnATteaOO/EegbXYLDEepAgAFE8NGywAA"> </div>

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Civil War Stuff: Hats, Uniforms, and Selfies

<div class="x_elementToProof" data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Description: Stop by this pop-up ranger program during National Park Week and Celebrate America's Story by exploring the hats, uniforms, and everyday clothing worn by soldiers during the Civil War. Discover how clothing served practical purposes, reflected rank and identity, and offers clues about the lives of the people who experienced one of the most transformative periods in our nation's history.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"> </div> <div class="x_elementToProof">Then, join the fun with hands-on activities for the whole family! Create and decorate a paper hat inspired by George Washington or Abraham Lincoln, then visit our Civil War Selfie Station to try on reproduction Civil War clothing and accessories. Snap a photo, imagine yourself stepping into the past, and experience history in a whole new way. This free, drop-in program is perfect for visitors of all ages—stop by anytime, stay as long as you'd like, and celebrate the stories that continue to shape America.</div>

Lokalizacja: 6625 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Miesięczne Sprzątanie Społeczności Shepherd Parkway

<p>Dołącz do sprzątania Shepherd Parkway z Ward 8 Woods!</p> <p>Spotkaj się przy <a href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/XWocqRKN6oEPUw1F8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">555 Newcomb St SE</a> o 10:30, aby otrzymać instrukcje i zaopatrzenie (rękawice, worki i chwytaki do śmieci będą zapewnione). Proszę nosić solidne, zamknięte buty, długie spodnie i przynieść wodę. </p> <p><strong>Zarejestruj się tutaj: </strong><a href="https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/shepherd%20parkway">https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/shepherd%20parkway</a> </p>

Lokalizacja: 555 Newcomb St SE Washington, DC 20032

Civil War Defenses of Washington

Wieńce na Amerykę na Cmentarzu Narodowym Battleground

<p>Dołącz do nas w sobotę, 19 grudnia o godzinie 12:00, aby uhonorować mężczyzn i kobiety, którzy służyli naszemu narodowi. Po krótkiej ceremonii, wolontariusze w każdym wieku będą układać świeże wieńce, każdy z nich złożony z troską, a imię każdego weterana wypowiadane na głos, aby zachować ich pamięć.</p> <p>Ta znacząca tradycja zachęca nas do refleksji, pamiętania i uczenia przyszłych pokoleń o znaczeniu służby i poświęcenia. Niezależnie czy jesteś stałym uczestnikiem, czy dołączasz po raz pierwszy, Twoja obecność pomaga zapewnić, że ich historie nigdy nie zostaną zapomniane.</p> <p>Weź udział w chwili jedności, wdzięczności i pamięci.</p>

Lokalizacja: 6625 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20012