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Fort Washington Park
13551 Fort Washington Road
Fort Washington, Maryland 20744

Phone- 301-763-4600

Emergencies- United States Park Police
202-619-7310
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Fort Washington has monthly artillery demonstrations from April through October
Fort Washington  

Did You Know?
When the Civil War began, Fort Washington was the only existing fortification for the capital's defense. Fort Washington, nearly 12 miles down the Potomac, was built to guard against enemy ships during the War of 1812.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 13:27 EST