Fort Washington Park • Maryland

Entrance way into historic Fort Washington

Fort Washington Volunteers firing a cannon

a green shoreline with small lighthouse along river at sunset

Picnic tables under a tree

Men in blue army uniforms pose by a cannon.

A female park ranger talks with a man and woman in a fort

Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood sentry for over 200 years. As technologies advanced, so did Fort Washington from the brick and stone of the 19th century to the concrete and steel of the 20th century.

Fort Washington Entrance
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Fort Washington Guard fires one of the park's cannons. Demonstrations are presented during the summer months April-October.
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Fort Washington offers great views of the Potomac River, especially at sunset.
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Picnic areas available to reserve.
NPS Photo/ C LaBarge

Check out the park's cannon demonstrations to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of the past!
NPS / Marcey Frutchey

A park ranger gives a tour of the fort
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Three living historians around a field cannon that is firing smoke out of the barrel

Check the schedule for upcoming programs such as tours and living history demonstrations.

A faraway view of Fort Washington overlooking the Potomac River.

Tour Fort Washington

Step into history and explore the historic fort.

A picnic table and grill in a shady park setting.

You can picnic in the park, and reserve a picnic area for your group!

Picnic tables on a fall day

Many activities at the park require a permit, reserve a picnic area, a foot race/walk, a wedding check out the regulations.

A black and white photo of three members of the Womens Army Corps at Fort Washington

History of Fort Washington

Fort Washington was established in 1809 and was an active post through World War II.

A group of people standing by a canyon at sunset.

Learn more about volunteering at Fort Washington Park.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

13551 Fort Washington Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744

Phone:

771-208-1555
This phone is monitored during visitor center hours Wednesday - Sunday.

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