The Friends of Fort Ward provides funding for projects such as:

• Sponsoring selected publications, such as Mr. Lincoln’s Forts: A Guide to the Civil War Defenses of Washington (1st ed.) by B. Franklin Cooling and Walton H. Owen, and The Men of Fort Ward by William J. Miller.
• Professional conservation of collection objects.
• The purchase of professional collection storage units for the Museum.
• Purchasing objects for the Museum’s collection.
• Museum exhibitions.
• Erosion control/preservation projects in the earthwork fort.
• Sponsoring Museum programs and special projects

As a member of the Friends of Fort Ward, you’ll receive...

• Invitations to exclusive exhibit previews and receptions at Fort Ward.
• A 15% discount on items sold in the Museum shop.
• Discounts on programs and events sponsored by the Friends of Fort Ward.

Plus, it’s a great way to help keep history alive at Fort Ward!

Membership Levels

• Corporate - $500
• Lifetime Member - $500
• Patron - $250
• Sustaining - $100
• Contributing - $60
• Organization - $30
• Individual - $15

To become a member of the Friends of Fort Ward, sign up online through The Alexandria Shop, or send your donation to:

The Friends of Fort Ward
4301 West Braddock Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22304