It's time to celebrate the 160th Anniversary of the July 1864 Battle at Fort Stevens - Saturday, July 13, 2024!
- Kim Patterson
- Jul 6, 2024
- 1 min read
Hi Brightwood:
Come out and attend the 160th Anniversary of the Civil War battle at Fort Stevens on Saturday, 13 from 10 am—4:30 pm. Located in Brightwood's backyard, historic Fort Stevens is where President Lincoln was fired upon by Confederate troops during the Civil War. I hope to see you all there enjoying the scheduled activities, including historical talks, dancing, reenactors, and presentations. Please see the attachments for event details.
My best,
Commissioner Kim Patterson
ANC 4A05, Brightwood Neighborhood
Saturday, July 13, activities at the historic Fort Stevens, Quackenbos Street/Elizabeth Thomas Way between 13th and Georgia Ave NW DC:
10:00 AM -- Opening ceremony featuring Civil War music and talks by historians and other Civil War experts.
12 – 3 PM -- Living history demonstrations with military and civilian reenactors, more historical talks, Civil War era activities for kids, books for sale and signing by authors, organizational tables, and more.
3:00 PM -- Walk with NPS Ranger Bryan Cheeseboro from Fort Stevens to Battleground National Cemetery via the spot at Walter Reed from which the sniper shot at Lincoln.
3:30 PM, at Battleground National Cemetery – A presentation by historian Gordon Berg, followed by flag laying on the tombstones and “Taps” played by bugler Tom Sneeringer.
