Civil War History Tour - Washington, DC

Civil War Washington: Soldiers and Citizens

Follow the historic roads that took soldiers to and from Washington’s Fort Stevens, where President Lincoln stood on the ramparts as Union forces repelled the advancing enemy. Next take a docent-led tour of Lincoln Cottage, the 16th president's retreat on the bucolic campus of the Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home. A National Trust for Historic Preservation site, Lincoln Cottage has undergone a complete restoration. The African American Civil War Memorial, the only memorial for the war's United States Colored Troops, is also included, along with stories about Matthew Brady's attempts to photograph the battlefield, Clara Barton's tireless efforts on behalf of missing persons, and John Wilkes Booth's assassination of President Lincoln. (Sponsored by Washington Walks and Cultural Tourism DC)

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When: This tour will be offered on Saturday, May 24 and May 31, 2008 and on Saturday June 7, 14, 21, and 28, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.

Cost: $42 per person (includes admission to the Lincoln Cottage site)

Advance purchase required.

Reservations for the "Civil War Washington: Soldiers and Citizens" tour are required and can be made through Zerve.

To purchase by phone, call Zerve at 800-979-3370 or 212-209-3370 (int.).

Check out our full calendar of walks.

Duration: Three hours and combines walking with transport via mini bus.

Weather: Takes place rain or shine.

Who: Your guide will be wearing a blue and green Washington Walks badge.