Civil War in Washington DC Tour

Experience the Civil War in Washington

Experience impactful Civil War locations in and around Washington City with a trained military historian on a private tour. Begin the day with pickup by luxury car at your lodging location.

Visit Lincoln’s Cottage, the Camp David of its day where President and Mrs. Lincoln found respite from the busy White House. Journey to The Battle of Fort Stevens, the only battle that took place within the District of Columbia and the only battle in American history that a sitting US President observed.

A brief photo stop at Ford’s Theater will be made while navigating to the Marshall House site in Alexandria, Virginia where the first two casualties of the Civil War took place. Journey to Fort Ward, Virginia and explore the most intact of the sixty-eight artillery forts that ringed the capital city during the war. Fort Ward also has for its size, the highest quality Civil War museum in the nation.

If lunch during the day is desired, we recommend historic Gadsby’s Tavern (ca. 1785) where a contemporary or Civil War era meal may be served.

Washington was an armed camp during the Civil War and many of its significant military sites remain in good order. The Civil War in Washington DC Tour is is a can’t miss journey for Civil War buffs or those with an interest in 19th century military history.

Experience the Civil War in Washington

Experience impactful Civil War locations in and around Washington City with a trained military historian on a private tour.

Fun Fact!

John T. Ford, the owner of Ford’s Theater, was forced to close his theatre during the investigation after the assassination of Lincoln. He had plans to reopen in July 1865, but received threats of arson if he were to reopen. Many people, angry over the President’s assassination, wanted to burn the theatre down. Edwin Stanton, Secretary of War at the time, placed a 24-hour watch on the building to ensure it wasn’t burned.

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