BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Civil War Defenses of Washington Events X-WR-CALDESC:Upcoming events at Civil War Defenses of Washington REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:adamgibbons/ics METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:888CA6E3-0BD6-4C5F-409ADD21BB87F99E@nps-ical SUMMARY:Fort DeRussy Civil War Hike: Defending the Capital DTSTAMP:20260511T022954Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T123000 DESCRIPTION:Join a ranger for a guided hike to Fort DeRussy\, a Civil War s ite in Washington\, DC. As you walk through the wooded landscape of Rock C reek Park\, you’ll uncover how this fort helped protect the nation’s capit al during a time of conflict. Along the way\, learn about the soldiers who lived and worked here and the challenges they faced while stationed in th e field. At the fort\, explore the earthworks that still stand today and i magine what life was like inside this military post. Rangers will share st ories of daily routines\, military strategy\, and the experiences of those who served here. This hike offers a chance to experience history where it happened while connecting with the natural landscape that surrounds it. \ n\nThis program begins at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center.\n\nEvent deta ils: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=888CA6E3-0BD6- 4C5F-409ADD21BB87F99E\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/planyourvisi t/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=888CA6E3-0BD6-4C 5F-409ADD21BB87F99E LOCATION:The Rock Creek Park Nature Center is located at 5200 Glover Rd NW\ , Washington\, DC 20015. CATEGORIES:Exhibition/Show,Hike,Living History RRULE:UNTIL=20260529T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=FR;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:8A313441-B51B-E7D3-A620EAFC71E62D2F@nps-ical SUMMARY:In the Steps of the Fallen: A Living History Walk from Fort Stevens to Battleground National Cemetery DTSTAMP:20260511T022954Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T133000 DESCRIPTION:Walk the ground where soldiers fought in the sweltering summer of 1864\, when Georgia Avenue\, then the Seventh Street Road\, became a Ci vil War front line. Along the way\, explore the harsh realities Civil War soldiers faced -- exhaustion\, fear\, heat\, hunger\, and the uncertainty of survival. Each participant will carry the story of a real soldier\, sea led in an envelope at the start. When we arrive at Battleground National C emetery\, you’ll open it to discover that soldier’s fate\, which brings th e human cost of the battle powerfully to life. This program is part of the Freedom 250 initiative\, connecting the experiences of Civil War soldiers to the evolving story of American freedom.\n\nEvent details: https://www. nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8A313441-B51B-E7D3-A620EAFC71E6 2D2F\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=8A313441-B51B-E7 D3-A620EAFC71E62D2F LOCATION:Fort Stevens Park is located at 6001 13th St NW\, Washington\, DC 20011 CATEGORIES:Hike,Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260516T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SA;INTERVAL=2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89E0F6A2-DA7D-1470-CAF932935597C618@nps-ical-0 SUMMARY:Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery DTSTAMP:20260511T022954Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DESCRIPTION:Join a park ranger for a guided walk through Battleground Natio nal Cemetery to explore Civil War monuments\, their symbols\, and the stor ies they were built to preserve. Discover how art\, memory\, and history c ome together in this quiet landscape where Washington\, DC’s past is writt en in stone. As a part of the Freedom 250 commemoration\, this program inv ites visitors to reflect on sacrifice\, citizenship\, and the enduring pow er of public memory.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/e vent-details.htm?id=89E0F6A2-DA7D-1470-CAF932935597C618\n\nAll events: htt ps://www.nps.gov/cwdw/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=89E0F6A2-DA7D-14 70-CAF932935597C618 LOCATION:Battleground National Cemetery is located at 6625 Georgia Avenue N W in Washington\, DC. CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260531T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89E0F6A2-DA7D-1470-CAF932935597C618@nps-ical-1 SUMMARY:Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery DTSTAMP:20260511T022954Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T120000 DESCRIPTION:Join a park ranger for a guided walk through Battleground Natio nal Cemetery to explore Civil War monuments\, their symbols\, and the stor ies they were built to preserve. Discover how art\, memory\, and history c ome together in this quiet landscape where Washington\, DC’s past is writt en in stone. As a part of the Freedom 250 commemoration\, this program inv ites visitors to reflect on sacrifice\, citizenship\, and the enduring pow er of public memory.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/e vent-details.htm?id=89E0F6A2-DA7D-1470-CAF932935597C618\n\nAll events: htt ps://www.nps.gov/cwdw/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=89E0F6A2-DA7D-14 70-CAF932935597C618 LOCATION:Battleground National Cemetery is located at 6625 Georgia Avenue N W in Washington\, DC. CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260531T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89E0F6A2-DA7D-1470-CAF932935597C618@nps-ical-2 SUMMARY:Stories in Stone: Monuments at Battleground National Cemetery DTSTAMP:20260511T022954Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DESCRIPTION:Join a park ranger for a guided walk through Battleground Natio nal Cemetery to explore Civil War monuments\, their symbols\, and the stor ies they were built to preserve. Discover how art\, memory\, and history c ome together in this quiet landscape where Washington\, DC’s past is writt en in stone. As a part of the Freedom 250 commemoration\, this program inv ites visitors to reflect on sacrifice\, citizenship\, and the enduring pow er of public memory.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/e vent-details.htm?id=89E0F6A2-DA7D-1470-CAF932935597C618\n\nAll events: htt ps://www.nps.gov/cwdw/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=89E0F6A2-DA7D-14 70-CAF932935597C618 LOCATION:Battleground National Cemetery is located at 6625 Georgia Avenue N W in Washington\, DC. CATEGORIES:Talk RRULE:UNTIL=20260531T040000Z;FREQ=WEEKLY;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU,SA;INTERVAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1B8EC426-E91D-BCB0-3AD2BCD43E0521A1@nps-ical SUMMARY:Monthly Shepherd Parkway Community Clean-Up DTSTAMP:20260511T022954Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000 DESCRIPTION:Come cleanup Shepherd Parkway with Ward 8 Woods!\n\nMeet at 555 Newcomb St SE at 10:30 AM to receive instructions and supplies (gloves\, bags\, and trash grabbers will be provided.) Please wear sturdy close-toed shoes\, long pants\, and bring water. \n\nSign-up here: https://www.volun teer.gov/s/global-search/shepherd%20parkway\n\nRegister: https://www.volun teer.gov/s/global-search/shepherd%20parkway\n\nEvent details: https://www. nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=1B8EC426-E91D-BCB0-3AD2BCD43E05 21A1\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/shepherd%20parkway LOCATION:555 Newcomb St SE \nWashington\, DC 20032 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event RRULE:UNTIL=20261212T050000Z;FREQ=MONTHLY;BYSETPOS=2;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SA;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:EE4A9E1C-96DA-E379-27AC6F31AB3EF12B@nps-ical SUMMARY:Fort Mahan Park Monthly Litter Cleanup DTSTAMP:20260511T022954Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T120000 DESCRIPTION:Join the National Park Service to clean up and beutify Fort Mah an Park!\n\nMeet at 10:00 AM by the intersection of 42nd St NE and Grant S t NE at the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail sign. You'll then receive s upplies and instructions before spending a lovely Sunday morning volunteer ing in a historic park. \n\nSign up here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/glob al-search/mahan\n\nRegister: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/mah an\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?i d=EE4A9E1C-96DA-E379-27AC6F31AB3EF12B\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/c wdw/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.volunteer.gov/s/global-search/mahan LOCATION:42nd St NE & Grant St NE\, Washington\, DC 20019 CATEGORIES:Volunteer Event RRULE:UNTIL=20260712T040000Z;FREQ=MONTHLY;BYSETPOS=2;WKST=SU;BYDAY=SU;INTER VAL=1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:B6ECF8B7-CCC0-C0F7-217B59A70A18C6C7@nps-ical SUMMARY:Learning to Move as One: Civil War Drills and Camp Life DTSTAMP:20260511T022954Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T133000 DESCRIPTION:Step into the daily life of a Civil War soldier and learn why d rill and teamwork were essential to survival. Visitors will practice simpl e\, historically inspired drill movements and hear stories about training\ , boredom\, camaraderie\, and daily life in camp. Explore a reproduction C ivil War tent to see where soldiers lived\, slept\, and stored their belon gings. This program is part of the Freedom 250 initiative\, connecting the experiences of Civil War soldiers to the evolving story of American freed om.\n\nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm? id=B6ECF8B7-CCC0-C0F7-217B59A70A18C6C7\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/ cwdw/planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=B6ECF8B7-CCC0-C0 F7-217B59A70A18C6C7 LOCATION:Fort Stevens located at 6001 13th St NW\, Washington\, DC 20011 CATEGORIES:Exhibition/Show,Living History,Talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89BE1B7C-FEAC-4FD2-C384187B27279033@nps-ical SUMMARY:Memorial Day Event at Battleground National Cemetery DTSTAMP:20260511T022954Z DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000 DESCRIPTION:Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who lost the ir lives while serving in the US military. Each May\, many national cemete ries commemorate Memorial Day through ceremonies\, speakers\, and music. V olunteers and staff place American flags on marked graves to recognize the individuals who are buried there. \n\nJoin us on Saturday\, May 23 at 11 am\, for a special Memorial Day event at Battleground National Cemetery.\n \nEvent details: https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=89 BE1B7C-FEAC-4FD2-C384187B27279033\n\nAll events: https://www.nps.gov/cwdw/ planyourvisit/calendar.htm URL:https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=89BE1B7C-FEAC-4F D2-C384187B27279033 LOCATION:Battleground National Cemetery is located at 6625 Georgia Ave NW\, Washington\, DC 20012 CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR