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Private tour in Washington DC Tom S
Full Day Civil War Tour of Washington
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I provide specialized insight while arranging customer entry to attractions, military bases, and clubs not normally accessible to the general public. As an eighteen-year resident of the National Capital Region I have studied the history of the area, visited each of its important sites, and discovered extraordinary exhibits, archives, and artifacts not widely known to the public. I'm a twenty-year veteran Navy Officer and graduate of the Marine Corps Command and Staff College. I'm now in my sixth year as a full-time professional guide. I live in Old Town Alexandria, VA with my two pre-teen children. - I have received both doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination - Twenty year Navy Officer - MA Military Studies, Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, VA, June 2011 - Licensed Tour Guide, District of Columbia - Memberships: DC Guild of Professional Tour Guides Piazza Society, Mt Vernon Ladies Association Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association Association of the United States Army Association of the United States Navy United States Naval Institute Marine Corps University Foundation Visit Alexandria Friends of Carlyle House Gadsby's Tavern Museum Society
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Experience Iconic Civil War Era Attractions in Washington
Overview of your Washington Dc tour
On this 6-hour tour, immerse yourself in Washington Civil War history with an intimate group of 1-6 people. Visit Fort Stevens, The Lincoln Cottage, the Lee Mansion at Arlington, and Robert E. Lee's boyhood home. Next, visit the site of the first Civil War casualties and Fort Ward the most intact example of the 66 forts that surrounded Washington during the Civil War. Enjoy round-trip transportation as you discover Civil War heritage in the National Capital Region.
Your Washington Dc tour itinerary
Begin your 6-hour tour with transportation from your hotel to Fort Stevens. In your private group of 1-6 people, discover interesting details about the only Civil War battle to take place inside the District of Columbia. A short distance from Fort Stevens is the Lincoln Cottage, a national monument on the grounds of the US Soldiers' Home. Walk through the home of Robert E. Lee where he penned his resignation from the Union Army at the Custis Mansion in Arlington. Visit the site of Lee's boyhood home. Next, discuss the Marshall House incident at the spot of the first Civil War casualties for each side. End your day at Fort Ward, the most intact defensive fort that protected the City of Washington during the war. If desired, take a break for lunch at the Fort Myer Officer's Club or the Army Navy Country Club. 6-hours includes travel time between sites and personalized tours at each location. Enjoy being a part of American history on this exclusive and in-depth tour of Washington, DC.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv
Buick Enclave (Private Car)
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