World events have prompted increased security measures at all Department of Defense (DoD) facilities. Foot. McNair is imposing 100% ID verification, as well as increased vehicle searches, for all visitors. It is recommended that you wait 20 minutes to clear Fort McNair security, as these measures have increased the amount of time required to enter Ft. McNair. McNair. Please note that drivers with expired licenses and/or registrations will be denied access to the base.

If you do not have a DOD-issued ID (i.e. military ID, CAC card, dependent ID), DOS, or diplomatic ID, you will be required to present a government-issued ID and submit a visitor access request at the Visitors Center. US citizens may present a driver's license. If you are not a US citizen, you will be asked to present your passport or an alien identification card. The following link will allow you to submit your visitor access documentation in advance to expedite your entry to Fort McNair: https://pass.aie.army.mil/jbmhh/

The Perry Center is located on the third floor of Abraham Lincoln Hall (Building 64).

If you are using a web-based mapping/driving tool to get directions, we recommend that you use 1600 2nd Street SW, Washington DC, 20024 as your destination.

Parking note:

• Unless you have been assigned a reserved spot in the parking lot directly across from the Abraham Lincoln Hall rotunda, please pay attention to all parking signs around campus, especially in the residential areas along 1st, 2nd and 4. Parking spaces are often in short supply, especially during the academic school year, snow days, and special events.

Via I-395 N (Washington National Airport, Crystal City)

1. Head towards Washington, DC on I-395 N
2. Continue straight on I-295 S.
3. Incorpórese a South Capitol Street SE/South Capitol Street SW
4. Turn slight right onto South Capitol Street SW
5. Turn right onto P Street SW
6. Turn left onto 2nd Street SW

On the access road to Dulles (Dulles International Airport)

1. Take the Dulles Airport access road and stay in the left lane.
2. Incorpórese a VA-267 E (Dulles Toll Road)
3. Take Exit 18 toward Capital Beltway/I-495 N toward Baltimore
4. Take Exit 43 toward George Washington Memorial Parkway South.
5. Take the exit onto I-395 N toward Washington.
6. Continue straight on I-295 S.
7. Take South Capitol Street (exit 9)
8. Turn slight right onto South Capitol Street SW
9. Turn right onto P Street SW
10. Turn left onto 2nd Street SW

By MD-295 S (Baltimore-Washington International Airport)

1. Head west on I-195 W (signs for I-195 W/airport exit)
2. Take exit 2B toward MD-295 S/Baltimore/Washington Parkway toward Washington
3. Incorporated on I-295 S
4. Take exit 3B onto Howard Road towards downtown.
5. Turn right onto Howard Road SE; take the ramp to South Capitol Street SE
6. Turn right to stay on S Capitol Street SE
7. Turn left onto N Street SW
8. Turn right onto First Street SE; Continue on Canal Street SW
9. Cross P Street SW and continue on 2nd Street SW

To get to Fort McNair by Metrorail

1. Take the Green Line train to the Waterfront/SEU stop.
2. Walk three blocks south on 4th Street SW. At this point, 4th Street SW turns sharply left in front of the Fort McNair ceremonial gate and turns onto P Street SW.
3. To reach the 2nd Street gate, continue on P Street SW for two blocks and turn right onto 2nd Street SW following the wall. The 2nd Street gate is one block down on the right.

To get to Fort McNair by Metrobus

1. Take the 74 bus southbound toward Nationals Park. There is a stop in front of the main ceremonial gate.
2. To reach the 2nd Street gate, continue on P Street SW away from the ceremonial gate for two blocks and turn right onto 2nd Street SW following the wall. The 2nd Street gate is one block down on the right.

Use:

• Between 06:00 and 09:00, all pedestrians holding a Common Access Card (CAC) can enter through the ceremonial gate. All others must enter through the main entrance located on 2nd Street SW.
• After 09:00, only pedestrians in possession of a Common Access Card (CAC) and a turnstile access code will be allowed to enter through the ceremonial gate. All others must use the main entrance.
• For personal safety reasons, do not walk to Fort McNair during dusk/dark hours.