The Forts Vs. The Residents - Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington

Description

The Defenses of Washington dramatically altered the landscape around Washington D.C. Federal soldiers occupied large swaths of land around the capital in Maryland and Virginia, often on civilian property. Buildings, farms, orchards, and forests were cut down to construct the capital forts, an elaborate system of earthworks, roads, and blockhouses. The relationship between soldier and civilian was tense, and often resulted in violence. That drama is revealed in this presentation, entitled, “Forts vs Residents.”

Duration

11 minutes, 38 seconds

Credit

L. Macklin

Date Created

07/09/2020

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