Fort Monroe is a wonderful place to visit. If you are a history buff, nature lover or simply looking for a good meal, a day at Fort Monroe is unlike any other.
Fort Monroe has received several national designations to celebrate and protect this area’s important heritage. 
The Fort Monroe Authority and the National Park Service are joining forces with the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce to host the first ever “State of the Fort” presentation at Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia on June 16. The event will highlight the adaptive reuse of the historic properties as well as the growing success of the preservation and cultural interpretation programs. With municipal services provided by the City of Hampton, Fort Monroe has become a regional economic contributor for business, housing, outdoor enthusiast, and tourist.
The program includes a two-hour walking tour of the property that begins at 1 PM. The Walking Tour will direct visitors to specific historic sites as well as new adaptive reuse projects. Docents at each site will provide information on these “behind-the-scenes” locations that are typically not open to the public.
The Fort Monroe Authority is revitalizing the historic property for both its economic value as well as the important historical narrative to our country. Recognized both nationally and internationally for its unique historical value, Fort Monroe is rising in importance as a new educational venue and a national tourist destination location.
From 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM, guests are invited to gather in the plaza at the Fort Monroe Post Theater for refreshments and networking prior to the formal meeting.
The 3:30 PM meeting in the Post Theater will feature an overview of the national and international historic context of this coastal property on the Chesapeake Bay. Inhabited by American Indians for thousands of years, the former home to the US Army for 200 years, and finally recognized by former President Barack Obama as a National Monument, the storied history of this property is now our generational responsibility to preserve and protect.
The meeting will also feature updates on significant projects such as the $45 million adaptive reuse of the Old Point Comfort Marina, $20 million investments in utility and road improvement projects, and the $6 million investment in the African Landing Memorial. The description of these projects will immerse participants in a comprehensive overview of the adaptive reuse of Fort Monroe.
These as well as other investments have been studied by economist Bob McNab from the Old Dominion University Dragas Center to determine the economic impact on the Hampton Roads economy. The results of his research and evaluation will be presented for the first time at this meeting.
Finally, a panel discussion with representatives from the Fort Monroe Authority, the National Park Service, the City of Hampton, and Bob McNab, will allow participants to enjoy a question-and-answer period regarding the future of Fort Monroe exploring the nexus between nature, history, and tourism as we approach the America 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution.
Visit the VPC website and register today to learn more about the past, present, and future of Fort Monroe.
The walking tours and the afternoon presentations will begin and end at the Fort Monroe Post Theater on 42 Tidball Road.
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