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  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.
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  Its 400-plus years of rich history have made Fort Monroe a unique and diverse place to explore. Surrounded by water, the location has long been chosen by military forces as a strategic point from which to protect our country.
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  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
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  The Fort Monroe Authority collects and cares for objects and archival materials representing the history of the inhabitants of the land currently occupied by the Authority.
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Special Event: NPS Walking Tour–Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Name: Special Event: NPS Walking Tour–Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Start: 2025-03-21T15:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-21T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center

March 21 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake” in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing the largest fortification in the western hemisphere.

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National Park Service

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Outdoor Fun

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Discover

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Special Event: NPS Walking Tour–Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

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