Fort Ward Museum’s Annual Civil War Camp Day that will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
May 9, 2015
Dear Residents:
I am writing to notify you about Fort Ward Museum’s annual Civil War Camp Day that will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This living history event has been staged at Fort Ward for many years, and this year will be promoted as part of the City’s concluding anniversary events for the Civil War 150th commemoration.
As in past years, the program will feature Union and Confederate interpretations of camp life, drill demonstrations, fort tours, and a variety of other military and civilian living history presentations and activities. The day’s schedule will also include rifle and cannon firing demonstrations at several specified times. As in other living history events at Fort Ward when firing demonstrations are staged, reenactors have been instructed to reduce powder charges to minimize noise levels. Reenactors from outside of the immediate area will be camping overnight in Fort Ward Park on Friday and Saturday nights in designated areas near the historic fort, and will be instructed by City staff about observing Park rules and regulations.
Also, please note that to ensure the safety of our visitors and smooth event logistics, the Park will be closed to public vehicles and other recreational activities on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arrangements will be made for street parking on West Braddock Road, with additional parking for reenactors and the public at St. Stephens/St. Agnes School. Event parking will not impact residential side streets in the area.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact me at 703-746-4848, or email me at susan.cumbey@alexandriava.gov.
We hope to see you and your neighbors at this annual Civil War living history event!
Best regards,
Susan G. Cumbey
Museum Director
May 9, 2015
Dear Residents:
I am writing to notify you about Fort Ward Museum’s annual Civil War Camp Day that will take place on Saturday, June 13, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This living history event has been staged at Fort Ward for many years, and this year will be promoted as part of the City’s concluding anniversary events for the Civil War 150th commemoration.
As in past years, the program will feature Union and Confederate interpretations of camp life, drill demonstrations, fort tours, and a variety of other military and civilian living history presentations and activities. The day’s schedule will also include rifle and cannon firing demonstrations at several specified times. As in other living history events at Fort Ward when firing demonstrations are staged, reenactors have been instructed to reduce powder charges to minimize noise levels. Reenactors from outside of the immediate area will be camping overnight in Fort Ward Park on Friday and Saturday nights in designated areas near the historic fort, and will be instructed by City staff about observing Park rules and regulations.
Also, please note that to ensure the safety of our visitors and smooth event logistics, the Park will be closed to public vehicles and other recreational activities on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Arrangements will be made for street parking on West Braddock Road, with additional parking for reenactors and the public at St. Stephens/St. Agnes School. Event parking will not impact residential side streets in the area.
If you have any questions about the event, please contact me at 703-746-4848, or email me at susan.cumbey@alexandriava.gov.
We hope to see you and your neighbors at this annual Civil War living history event!
Best regards,
Susan G. Cumbey
Museum Director
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