Built to defend the river approach to the Nation's Capital, Fort Washington is one of the few remaining Seacoast Forts in its original designs. Standing as silent sentry, defending the Nation's Capital for over 180 years. Fort Washington Park has a wide variety of activities. - NPS
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| Lt Theodore Maurice | Architect | |||||
| Walker Keith Armistead | Architect | |||||
| 1654/00/00 | Lord Baltimore awards a large land grant to Dr Luke Barber. Barber names the tract "Barberton". It will be patented in 1661. | |||||
| 1662/09/23 | Capt Luke Gardiner | Owner | Luke Gardiner conveys the property of St Richard's Manor to Dr Luke Barber in exchange for "Warbleston Manor". | |||
| 1674/08/12 | Richard Gardiner | Owner | I give and bequeath unto my Eldest Son RICHARD GARDNER all that Tract of Land Lying on the north Side of Piscadaway Creek in Charles County Called by the name of Barberton Manor and with all the houseing thereon to him. - Luke Gardiner's will | |||
| 1705/11/16 | John Gardiner | Seller | Luke Gardiner buys a 12,000 acre tract of land formerly on the north side of Piscataway Creek called Warberton Mannar, bounded by Piscataway Creek, by "Piscataway alias Patomack River" for 500 pounds from John Gardiner. | |||
| 1706/04/03 | Luke Gardiner | Seller | John Countee buys a 327 acre tract called Warberton Manner part of land called Contee's Purchase, bounded by land of William Hatton called The Ritch Hill, Barbiton's Manner and Butler's Cove Branch from Luke Gardiner for 163 pounds. | |||
| 1712/00/00 | Richard Gardiner, planter | Born | Anne Craycroft Gardiner, wife of Luke Gardiner, gives birth to a son, Richard Gardiner, at Warburton Manor in Maryland. | |||
| 1717/00/00 | Charles Digges acquires "Warburton Manor". | |||||
| 1729/00/00 | Warburton Manor house (lost) is built for Charles Digges, son of Colonel William Digges. | |||||
| 1814/08/00 | Robert Young | American Commander | General Robert Young leads 500 men, including a company of artillery led by Captain Marsteller, to defend the approaches to Fort Washington. | Battle of Bladensburg | ||
| 1819/00/00 | Warburton Manor house is destroyed by fire. |
Spring and fall are generally comfortable with precipitation possible. Summers can be hot and humid (Average temperature in the summer is 86 degrees Fahrenheit).
July and August are the hottest months. Winters can be cold (Average temperature in the winter is 41 degrees Fahrenheit) with variable precipitation, with snow possible. Winter visitors must prepare for a variety of conditions especially with the fort on the top of a hill overlooking the Potomac River. - NPS
| Particulars for Fort Washington: | |
|---|---|
| Cultural Affiliation | 19th C Military |
| Area of Significance | Architecture |
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Owner | Federal |
| Structure Type | Fortification |
| Area of Significance | Historic and non-aboriginal |
| Sight Category | Historic District |
| Criteria | Historic Event |
| Criteria | Information Potential |
| Area of Significance | Military |
| Historic Use | Military Facility |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Area of Significance | Politics-government |
| Other Description | Second and Third Period |
There is a 3-mile trail that follows the perimeter of the park boundary, offering the opportunity for wildlife viewing. If fishing is for you, the park is located right along the Potomac River where there are many different types of fish waiting for you. One Sunday a month from April to October the park has Civil War artillery demonstrations. - NPS
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