Military Through the Ages

Step back in time and learn about Fort Washington’s role throughout history at our annual “Military Through the Ages,” event, being held Saturday, October 4, 2025.  

Experience history come to life with cannon demonstrations, historic music and dancing, children’s activities, and programming given throughout the day. 

All events listed below will be held inside the historic fort. 

10:00 am - 10:15 am: Cannon and musket demonstration 

10:15 am - 10:30 am: Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum performance 

10:30 am - 11:10 am: Fort Washington Victorian Dance Society interactive program  

11:00 am - 11:45 am: A Sisterhood of Service – 250 Years of Women’s Military Service            by Marilla J. Cushman, LTC, USA Ret.

12:00 pm - 12:15 pm: Cannon and musket demonstration 

12:15 pm - 12:30 pm: Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum performance 

12:30 pm - 1:10 pm: Fort Washington Victorian Dance Society interactive program 

1:50 pm - 2:00 pm: Fort McHenry Guard Fife and Drum performance 

2:00 pm - 2:40 pm: Fort Washington Victorian Dance Society interactive program 

2:30 pm - 3:15 pm: War of 1812: The Sacking of Alexandria by Ranger Alex Calta 

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm: Musical performance by Hardtack and Sea Biscuit 

4:00 pm - 4:15 pm: Cannon and musket demonstration 

Children's activities and Scavenger Hunt will be offered throughout the day. 

Come celebrate military history with a bang!