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. 
Experience Freedom’s Fortress: Where History Was Made
Step into the story of emancipation at Freedom’s Fortress. Walk the same ground where, in 1861, the contraband decision forever altered the course of the nation. Discover how courageous freedom seekers, risking everything for a better future, ignited America’s path toward emancipation. Explore the challenges they faced—and how their unwavering determination and hope laid the foundation for freedom.
Plan your visit today and be part of the journey on the Road to Freedom. This tour is FREE and no advanced registration is required.
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