Fort Tour

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 a......More

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 and 2:00. The tours last about 30-45 minutes.   If you are interested in a tour but need a different time, please call the visitor center at 301-763-4600, prior to arrival. Subject to change due to staffing, please check at the Visitor Center or call the park 301-763-4600.

Check in at the Visitor Center!

Shoreline Clean-up

Join us in cleaning up the shoreline at Fort Washington Park! Gloves, bags, and trash pickers will be provided. Meet up near the Lighthouse.

Meet the Ranger in the lighthouse parking lot.

Fort Tour

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 a......More

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 and 2:00. The tours last about 30-45 minutes.   If you are interested in a tour but need a different time, please call the visitor center at 301-763-4600, prior to arrival. Subject to change due to staffing, please check at the Visitor Center or call the park 301-763-4600.

Check in at the Visitor Center!

Fort Tour

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 a......More

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 and 2:00. The tours last about 30-45 minutes.   If you are interested in a tour but need a different time, please call the visitor center at 301-763-4600, prior to arrival. Subject to change due to staffing, please check at the Visitor Center or call the park 301-763-4600.

Check in at the Visitor Center!

Artillery Demonstration

Step back in time and watch Union soldiers fire a cannon! Learn about the process of loading and firing a Civil War era cannon with Fort Washington staff and volunteers. A Ranger will explain each step as its happening. Rangers and volunteers will be available after the......More

Step back in time and watch Union soldiers fire a cannon! Learn about the process of loading and firing a Civil War era cannon with Fort Washington staff and volunteers. A Ranger will explain each step as its happening. Rangers and volunteers will be available after the demonstration to answer questions.  ---------This demonstration will involve loud noises, similar to that of a firework. Rangers will give a warning to cover your ears, but this program may not be right for people or dogs that are frightened by loud noises.

Firing inside the historic fort.

Fort Tour

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 a......More

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 and 2:00. The tours last about 30-45 minutes.   If you are interested in a tour but need a different time, please call the visitor center at 301-763-4600, prior to arrival. Subject to change due to staffing, please check at the Visitor Center or call the park 301-763-4600.

Check in at the Visitor Center!

Fort Tour

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 a......More

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 and 2:00. The tours last about 30-45 minutes.   If you are interested in a tour but need a different time, please call the visitor center at 301-763-4600, prior to arrival. Subject to change due to staffing, please check at the Visitor Center or call the park 301-763-4600.

Check in at the Visitor Center!

Shoreline Clean-up

Join us in cleaning up the shoreline at Fort Washington Park! Gloves, bags, and trash pickers will be provided. Meet up near the Lighthouse.

Meet the Ranger in the lighthouse parking lot.

Fort Tour

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 a......More

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 and 2:00. The tours last about 30-45 minutes.   If you are interested in a tour but need a different time, please call the visitor center at 301-763-4600, prior to arrival. Subject to change due to staffing, please check at the Visitor Center or call the park 301-763-4600.

Check in at the Visitor Center!

Walk with Birds

Join a Park Guide for a leasurly stroll around the park.  Discussing the basics of mindfulness and basic birding.Meet at the Visitors Center.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  The park has a few to loan for the walk if you don't.    ...More

Join a Park Guide for a leasurly stroll around the park.  Discussing the basics of mindfulness and basic birding.Meet at the Visitors Center.  Bring binoculars if you have them.  The park has a few to loan for the walk if you don't.    

The Visitor Center is the yellow house on the hill in front of the old fort.

Fort Tour

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 a......More

Want to know the who, what, where, when, and why of the fort?  Take a guided tour of the historic fort and learn why Digges Point was chosen as the location to construct to the fort.   Meet up point for the tour is the Visitor Center (yellow house), tours are at 11:00 and 2:00. The tours last about 30-45 minutes.   If you are interested in a tour but need a different time, please call the visitor center at 301-763-4600, prior to arrival. Subject to change due to staffing, please check at the Visitor Center or call the park 301-763-4600.

Check in at the Visitor Center!

Artillery Demonstration

Step back in time and watch Union soldiers fire a cannon! Learn about the process of loading and firing a Civil War era cannon with Fort Washington staff and volunteers. A Ranger will explain each step as its happening. Rangers and volunteers will be available after the......More

Step back in time and watch Union soldiers fire a cannon! Learn about the process of loading and firing a Civil War era cannon with Fort Washington staff and volunteers. A Ranger will explain each step as its happening. Rangers and volunteers will be available after the demonstration to answer questions.  ---------This demonstration will involve loud noises, similar to that of a firework. Rangers will give a warning to cover your ears, but this program may not be right for people or dogs that are frightened by loud noises.

Firing inside the historic fort.