National Park Service Commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens
(3d Massachusetts Heavy Artillery by guns of Fort Stevens, 1865)
1) The Battle of Fort Stevens and Its Impact on the Community
Wednesday, June 25, 6:30-8:30pm
Fort Stevens Recreation Center, 1327 Van Buren Street N.W., Washington D.C.
Presentations:
- Loretta Neumann, Alliance Vice President & Takoma DC resident: Then & now photos on Battle of Fort Stevens & Defenses of Washington
- David Swerdloff, Historian, Crestwood Citizens Association
- Bernie Siler, Lawyer, Brightwood resident, historian, and member of Black reenacting group: 54th Massachusetts
- Theresa Saxton, Military Road School Preservation Trust and reenactor for Charlotte Forten Grimke
- Kym Elder, National Park Service Program Manager for the Civil War Defenses of Washington
Reception to follow
Sponsored by the Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington; Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4A; Crestwood Citizens Association; Historic Takoma; Military Road School Preservation Trust; Neighbors Inc.; and Shepherd Park Citizens Association
2) Sierra Club Hike of the Eastern Line of the Defenses of Washington, D.C.
Sat. June 28, 9:00 am – Leader: Russ Norfleet, (703) 501-7953, russnorfleet@verizon.net
Meet in Ft. Mahan Park, SW corner Grant and 42nd Streets NE (about 2 blocks east of Minnesota Ave. Metro Station). Hike about seven miles along eastern line of the Defenses of Washington. See Forts Mahan, Chaplin, Dupont, Davis, Ricketts, and Stanton. Spectacular views of US Capitol &Washington Monument. End at Anacostia Metro Station. Wear hiking boots or trail shoes. Bring water & lunch.
