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

Visitor Center 301-763-4600

Park fax- 301-763-1389


 

cannon firing
cannon firing
Fort Washington has monthly artillery demonstrations from April through October
South view of the White House, 2001  (Photo by J. Feeney)  

Did You Know?
These two trees are living reminders of our nation's holiday traditions. The Oriental spruce was lit in December 1941 by both President Roosevelt and Sir Winston Churchill. The current National Christmas Tree is the Colorado blue spruce and has been lit by the President each year since 1978.

Last Updated: August 24, 2006 at 11:59 EST