December 10 – “Christmas in Camp” Open House

Join a Civil War Santa at this family-fun holiday event at Fort Ward Museum, 4301 West Braddock Road,from noon to 4 p.m.  See how Christmas was observed during the Civil War with 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 call703.746.4848