Fort Washington has stood as a silent sentry defending the nation’s capital
for over 180 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort Washington, one
of the few remaining seacoast forts in its original design. Sitting on high
ground overlooking the Potomac River, picturesque Ft. Washington offers a
grand view of Washington, DC, and the Virginia shoreline. Today, only one
silent gun stands behind the masonry wall-the last armament of the powerful
fort that once guarded the water approach to the city. In addition to the
fort, the 341-acre park offers an assortment of recreational opportunities,
including hiking and biking trails and a playground.
