P.O. Box 1142: The Hidden History of Fort Hunt Park

Known only by its code name, P.O. Box 1142, Fort Hunt housed several secret intelligence programs during WWII and was the scene of interrogations of the highest ranking and important Axis military personnel and scientists. Join National Park Service George Washington Memorial Parkway Cultural Resources Program Manager Matthew Virta to learn about the archaeological investigations at the site, de-classified documents and oral history interviews illuminating the Park’s hidden history.
 

Accessibility - If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the event (such as an interpreter), please notify museum staff at (202) 208-4743 five business days in advance of the program. 

Building Access - All adults must present a photo ID to enter the building. All visitors will be subject to security screenings, including bag and parcel checks.

LOCATION - The Rachel Carson Room is located next to the basement cafeteria of the Stewart Lee Udall Department of the Interior Building.