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All trails have been cleared
All trails, including the Hiker/Biker trail, in the park are now open. Please contact the Fort Dupont Activity Center at 202-426-7723 for further information.
Happy Birthday!
Fort Dupont Park is celebrating three important anniversaries this year. 2012 marks the Park's sesquicentennial as a Civil War fort, as well as its centennial as a park (79th year as a unit of the National Park Service) and our Summer Theatre concert series is commemorating 40 years of outstanding musical performances. There will be many programs to celebrate all the Park's birthdays.
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Civil War Defenses of Washington
Fort Dupont is one of 68 forts built during the Civil War. Today visitors can visit Fort Dupont and six near-by fort sites via the Hiker/Biker trail.
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Join National Capital Parks-East's Social Network
No matter where you are, you can stay connected to Fort Dupont Park through Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and Flicker!
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Feet in the Street
The National Park Service will hold its fourth annual "Feet in the Street" Event on Saturday, September 22, 2012!
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Community Gardens
There are many benefits you will find at the Fort Dupont gardens; ranging from physical exercise, to spiritual renewal, social interaction and food!
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Fort Dupont Park Summer Theatre
The 2012 Summer Theatre Concert Series ended on August 18 but stay tuned for upcoming concerts through the rest of the year!
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Trading Cards for Kids
Discover more than 500 stories about America’s journey from the Civil War to Civil Rights. View online or visit this park to collect your own copies.
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Sites of National Capital Parks-East
Check out the incredible diversity of National Capital Parks-East sites. Natural, Cultural, Historical, and Recreational, we have it all.
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A Visitor's Guide to National Capital Parks-East
Beyond the Capital is the source for information and events in National Capital Parks-East.
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Friends of Fort Dupont Park
This non-profit organization supports the park by enhancing cultural, educational, and environmental programming through volunteerism.
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Did You Know?
Fort Dupont Park is named for Rear Admiral Samuel Francis Dupont. The commander of the South Atlantic Blockade squadron that won a naval victory at Port Royal, South Carolina in November of 1861. More...