Smithsonian Photo Contest Showcases 15 US Military Forts

The Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest features 15 captivating compositions of United States military forts, ranging from historic Spanish-era fortifications to modern training facilities. Images include Fort Gorges in Maine, Fort Soledad in Guam, Fort McHenry in Maryland, Fort Ord in California, Fort Barrancas in Florida, Fort Crown Point in New York, Castillo San Felipe del Morro in Puerto Rico, Fort Drum in New York, Fort Union National Monument in New Mexico, and Fort Adams in Rhode Island. Photographers such as Jean Cousins, Melissa Stiefel, Grace Margritz, Joshua Eller, Abby O'Rourke, William Finn, Michael Catillaz, Valeria Villegas-Medina, Jessica George, Steven Martin, Kimberly Maines, and Cody Torkelson captured these sites between 2011 and 2023. The forts span from Colonial times to the present, including decommissioned bases and active military installations.