Arts & Entertainment

Mark Armed Forces Day with Civil War Era Band

Fort Ward is hosting a free Civil War 150th anniversary concert.

Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site is hosting a concert Saturday.

The Civil War 150th concert features the Federal City Brass Band performing in the amphitheater May 18 at 7 p.m. There is no charge to attend.

The Federal City Brass Band recreates the sound and appearance of a regular U.S. Army regimental brass band of the 1860s. A selection of mid-19th Century songs will be performed on original brass instruments.

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For more information, visit www.fortward.org or call 703-746-4848.


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