Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site

4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA

Address:	4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
Phone:	+1 703-746-4848
Site:	alexandriava.gov
Rating:	4.3
Working:	Closed 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 10AM–5PM 12–5PM

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Roger Blain

Found this nice museum by accident while doing a Google search for museums close to Alexandria, VA. The young gentleman staffing the desk was nice and patiently answered my questions about the Civil War. There were only a few other visitors while I was there and the grounds were peaceful. There is a model of the fort in the museum, and I was glad I stopped by before heading out to the reconstructed area where the cannons are. It really helped in understanding just what we were looking at outside.

A Private User

On the weekends, unless you pay the City of Alexandria $85 for a spot ($25) and license ($55) you cannot drive on/in Ft. Ward even if you are not BBQing. There is a "bouncer" at the gate. You can walk on but its about a mile walk unless you pay. Glad to see our City Tax Dollars getting good use. The park should be open to all not those just paying the big bucks. Is this even legal?

Jennifer Kling

Found this little park in the middle of the city, not knowing it had so much history. Took a wal around the fort and the canons were in amazing shape. Then I saw the history and how black slaves came here to fight for their freedom. It has a old cemetery , that they ask you to respect.

Suzanne Roberts

This is really a neat little gem - you can drive around the loop, but most people use the loop for walking/running. There is a playground in the park, and there are several historical markers. The museum is definitely worth a visit! There are several other amenities scattered throughout.

Billy Berkley

The place is worth visiting. It intrigues the mind in a way that cannot be described. I thought over my visit long after the visit itself. How the things I saw correspond to different issues I have read, to the numerous series I have watched, to my ideas and believes. Quite refreshing.

Charles Tomasello

Small museum with some interesting artifacts. Only a small portion of the original fort remains but it has been restored nicely. If your in the area, stop by. The park surrounding the fort is nice, large, and well maintained.

Rob Young

Went here for the cannon shooting for the kids. They were a bit scared but really not so bad. Nice inside museum. Lots of room to sprawl out and run the younguns.

Walker Kerwin

Sweet little museum. Good displays n knowledgeable staff. Love the reenactments in summer n the concerts on Thursdays. Very clean.

Ethan Henkel

Very nice little museum. The grounds are also in great shape. Will definitely consider returning to walk the paths and/or cookout.

Chad Goyette

Awesome place to jog with plenty of room to run and see historic war artifacts, not to mention the many Pokéstops!

Jonathan Logan

Nice park for picnics, walking, and being outdoors. A lot of historic information throughout the park.

Greg Parkes

As much as this had been talked about, it really wasnt that impressive. Could have had more restored

Paul Schwen

Wonderful park to take the kids. There is a play ground, plus the historical stuff.