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UPCOMING EVENTS AT FORT MONROE
Take a look at the list of upcoming events and you’re sure to find lots to do. From movie nights and lantern tours to seasonal concerts and sporting events, there’s something for everyone. Join us for one of the following events or host your own.
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Fort Monroe programs and events are presented through a collaboration of the United States Army, the Fort Monroe Authority, and the National Park Service. Events are subject to change without notice. All programs and events are free of charge, unless indicated otherwise. Some programs and events require pre-registration.
Garrison Life at Fort Monroe
Experience the sights and sounds of the American Civil War garrison and the gathering of steel of the Army of the Potomac at Fort Monroe at the start of the Peninsula Campaign in 1862. Events begin at 9 am on Saturday, March 30th with Morning Formation and marching to raise Morning Colors at the Flagstaff Bastion. See Soldiers train and drill on the Parade Ground! Black powder firing demonstrations throughout the weekend highlighting Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry concluding at 3 pm on Sunday, March 31st with Retreat – Evening Colors. Other activities can include historical exhibits, doctors, embalmers, coffin makers, sutlers, civilians, ladies, generals, field music, and more.
Upholding the traditions of garrison life, join us on Sunday, March 31st at 10 am in the historic Chapel of the Centurion for a historically based “Church Call” (Sunday service.) The Chapel of the Centurion was built in 1858 and named for the Roman centurion Cornelius, the first reported to convert to Christianity. The importance of faith was significant to many service men at Fort Monroe during the Civil War.
Public parking – is available and visitors should follow direction signs to Outlook Beach Parking Lot for this event. An information booth will be available, nearby, outside East Gate for program details and daily schedule
Experience the sights and sounds of the American Civil War garrison of Fort Monroe as the forces of the United States and the Army of the Potomac assemble to strike out hoping to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia. Events will focus on the civilian, military, and African American experience at Fort Monroe in 1862.
Garrison Life at Fort Monroe
Experience the sights and sounds of the American Civil War garrison and the gathering of steel of the Army of the Potomac at Fort Monroe at the start of the Peninsula Campaign in 1862. Events begin at 9 am on Saturday, March 30th with Morning Formation and marching to raise Morning Colors at the Flagstaff Bastion. See Soldiers train and drill on the Parade Ground! Black powder firing demonstrations throughout the weekend highlighting Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry concluding at 3 pm on Sunday, March 31st with Retreat – Evening Colors. Other activities can include historical exhibits, doctors, embalmers, coffin makers, sutlers, civilians, ladies, generals, field music, and more.
Upholding the traditions of garrison life, join us on Sunday, March 31st at 10 am in the historic Chapel of the Centurion for a historically based “Church Call” (Sunday service.) The Chapel of the Centurion was built in 1858 and named for the Roman centurion Cornelius, the first reported to convert to Christianity. The importance of faith was significant to many service men at Fort Monroe during the Civil War.
Public parking – is available and visitors should follow direction signs to Outlook Beach Parking Lot for this event. An information booth will be available, nearby, outside East Gate for program details and daily schedule
Meeting location and times — to be determined.
A night of traditional and old Negro Spirituals of the past.
Hosted by the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association.
Located in the Fort Monroe Theatre
Meeting times and location — to be determined
The Chapel of the Centurion
invites you to join us in worship as we
joyfully celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord!
Easter Sunrise Service – 6:30 AM on April 21, 2019
Continental Park, Fort Monroe, Virginia
Overlooking the Chesapeake Bay
And our regular services at the Chapel
inside the moat.
Episcopal – 8:30 AM
Interdenominational Church – 10:00 AM
Celebrate National Park Week and find your park with a photo scavenger hunt. Kids can earn their Junior Ranger badge through guided exploration.
Let’s go fly a kite! This annual family friendly event encourages everyone to enjoy their parks, public lands, and nature while flying a kite in partnership with the Fort Monroe Authority and Jackite, Inc. A limited supply of kites are available for loan.