Battlefield before Fort Stevens. Ruins of a house destroyed by the fort garrison to secure a range, July 12, 1864.
photo by Courtesy Library of Congress
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center hosts a free webinar Saturday at 12 p.m. with Steve Phan, historian and park ranger with the National Park Service.
Mr. Phan will be discussing the Civil War Defenses of Washington, the Battle of Fort Stevens, and Sgt. William J. Wray who received his Medal of Honor for actions during the battle.
Tune in for the webinar on Facebook or YouTube.
View a video by the NPS for a brief overview of the Civil War Defenses of Washington and the Battle of Fort Stevens. This video is presented by Mr. Phan.