Fort Ward is in the West End of Alexandria
During the U.S. Civil War, Fort Ward was the fifth largest fort defending the Capitol and thus deterred Confederate forces who never attacked its earthen walls. The Union Army abandoned the Fort in December 1865, and shortly thereafter any salvageable materials were sold at auction. The land is now owned by the City of Alexandria. During the time of the war, the fort was a dusty (at times muddy) place, stripped of vegetation and armed with cannons. Today, it is a manicured oasis of greenery in the city of Alexandria.
On the grounds of old Fort Ward, Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site serves as a park, educational center and cultural remembrance for those who served here. The museum has exhibits on general Civil War topics as well as interpretive programs specific to Fort Ward and Alexandria during the Union occupation. Fort Ward can be entered at 4301 West Braddock in Alexandria, Virginia.
The Fort is located relatively close to Inova Alexandria Hospital and Episcopal High School. The surrounding area is a mixture of very high end housing, middle class housing and is located not far from Skyline and the condos near I-395. To search the surrounding area check out West End Alexandria.
Park Place is a condominium community located near Rt. 7 (King Street) and I-395 not far from Fort Ward Park.
From the association management at Park Place: "The wall paper in the lobby area has been removed completely. The next step is for the walls to be treated and then phase two of the lobby renovations will begin. Phase two of the lobby renovations is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012.
"The second phase of the lobby renovations will be the painting of the lobby walls. During this time elevators 1 and 2 will be shutdown. Residents and visitors will only have access to elevators 3 and 4 starting Thursday, April 26th at 8:00pm until Friday, April 27th at 8:00am. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience."
