Christmas in Camp Open House at Fort Ward Museum

On December 11 this family-fun holiday event at Fort Ward Museum, 4301 West Braddock Road, will interpret how Christmas was observed during the Civil War. From noon to 4 p.m., enjoy living-history interpreters, a Victorian Christmas tree, refreshments, readings of "The Night Before Christmas" and a patriotic Santa Claus. Guided tours of the fort will be given, weather permitting. Suggested donation of $2 for adults, $1 for children. For more information, visit www.fortward.org or call 703.746.4848.