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the Fort
Visitor & Education Center
Get area information, guided maps for the walking tour and more.
Casemate Museum
Within the sanctuary of Fort Monroe lies the Casemate Museum, which chronicles the military history of “Freedom’s Fortress.” Free Entry. Self-Guided Tour.
Beaches
Miles of pristine beaches at Fort Monroe
Fishing Pier
Fishing Opportunities For all Types of Anglers
Marina
When you sail or motor south to the sun and fun of Hampton Roads
Embrace History and Nature Along the Seawall Trail at Fort Monroe
Get some exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and see historical and scenic views along the Fort Monroe Seawall Trail.
Eco Tourism & Birdwatching
Whether you prefer paddling, bird watching or casting a line, our natural resources offer big adventures.
Continental Park
A lovely waterfront gazebo and plenty of open lawn to accommodate both a large or intimate guest list.
Old Point Comfort Lighthouse
The second oldest light in the bay and the oldest still in use.
First Africans In Virginia Historic Marker
The first documented Africans in Virginia arrived here in Aug. 1619
Picnic Areas
Great location for an intimate family lunch or larger function
Building #1, Old Quarters
Served as the quarters used by Abraham Lincoln while planning the attack on Norfolk during the American Civil War.
Saint Mary Star of the Sea
The oldest parish on the Peninsula
Chapel of the Centurion
Oldest continually used wooden military structure for religious services in the US
Paradise Ocean Club
Seafood-centric bar & grill with swimming pool & private beach
Colonies RV & Travel Park
With 19 campsites, experience all Fort Monroe has to offer
Illuminating Shadows Project
To shine a light on those whose stories have been neglected in the shadows of history, we are working to expand the narrative of Fort Monroe to share the significance of this land to many diverse communities. This particular project aims to share the stories of the many Black people, both free and enslaved, who constructed the walls of the Fort, served in the military as soldiers or civilians, were employed through private enterprise, or lived and grew up on Old Point Comfort from 1619 to the present.
Explore The Stories
https://player.vimeo.com/video/812300110?h=4b5cb0143e
1619 African
Landing Memorial
This one-of-a-kind sculpture will commemorate a singular moment that reverberates through the fabric of more than 400 years of American history—the landing of the first Africans to the Virginia Colony in English North America in August, 1619, here at Point Comfort. Click here to see a digital rendering.
Exploring Years of History
For at least 400 years, the point of land known as Old Point Comfort that now includes Fort Monroe has served as the key defensive site at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
Due to its historical and cultural significance, Fort Monroe was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and recognized as the Fort Monroe National Monument through an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in 2011.
Experience Fort Monroe’s History