Are you a history buff? Arlington County Parks & Recreation is holding a tour of forts in South Arlington for ages 12 to adult on Saturday January 8, 2011. Visit the locations and remaining earthworks of Forts Scott and, and the reconstructed earthworks at Fort Ward in Alexandria. These forts were built by the Union Army to protect Washington and Alexandria. The van leaves from Lubber Run Rec Center at 9 am and returns at noon. Registration is required. $15. 
#68 – Visit Fort C.F. Smith
If you are a history buff, you might want to visit Fort C.F. Smith in the Maywood neighborhood of North Arlington, offering some of the best preserved ruins of the 22 Civil War forts that were located in Arlington. There are also trails, gardens and a restored 20th Century mansion, Hendry House, on the site. A half mile walking tour points out the highlights.
