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150th Anniversary Civil War Military Reenactment and Events and Display honoring Clara Barton

Saturday, August 25 and Sunday August 26, 2012 a Civil War Reenactment Commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Medical Evacuation of wounded soldiers via Fairfax Station will be held at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum.  This Commemoration will honor Clara Barton, "Angel of the Battle Field" and Founder of the Red Cross.  Ms. Barton tended to 3,000 wounded soldiers at Fairfax Station.  This was an early triage site and the railroad was used for the first time for mass transportation for a large scale disaster evacuation.  The Museum is located at 11200 Fairfax Station Road in Fairfax Station.  Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.  Outside activities are free.  Museum fee is $5 adults; $1 children 5-10.  Under 5 free.  Call 703-425-9225 or visit www.fairfax-station.org. The exhibit will continue to be displayed August 27-September 3.  Exhibit times will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends and 1-8 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Call the Museum phone for any updates.

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