Ukrainian Independence Day Picnic

August 22, 1999 - Noon until 6 pm.

The Washington Group invites you to a Ukrainian Independence Day Picnic on August 22, the exact day of Ukraine's Independence.

Large, shaded picnic area with a couple dozen large picnic tables and a half-dozen grills. Bring your own food and beverages (Park Policy does not permit alcoholic beverages). Plenty of open space, so bring balls, frisbees etc. Playground nearby. Trails with great views of the Potomac and its estuaries, green hills of Mount Vernon, and the magnificent Washington skyline!

Scheduled for August 22 are:

Field Artillery Demonstrations @ 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m.;
Fort Tours @ 2:00, 3:00, 4:00.

Directions

Fort Washington National Historical Park, Picnic Area "A" (Directions below)

From Washington DC: Take South Capitol Street south, or from Capital Beltway (I-495/I-95) to Exit 3A (Indian Head Highway or MD 210), continue south for 4 miles. Turn right onto Fort Washington Road, follow to the park entrance, 3.3 miles.

Entrance to park is free! (Normally $4 per car)

For more information, contact:

Oles Berezhny: (703) 534-0309;
Orest Deychakiwsky: (301) 937-0492 (evenings)