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. Join historic interpreters Fallon Burner and Russell Reed for a living history program to learn how Virginia Indigenous people crafted dugout canoes. The program features craft demonstrations, artifact reproductions, and interactive activities. Special thanks to the Fort Monroe Foundation for their support of this program.
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. This tour is also offered at 3 pm.
This year Harvest Market at @oozlefinchbeers is expanding its footprint with MORE VENDORS, and you’ll now see us WEEKLY! We will have new hot food options, new faces and more local produce than ever before. Markets are rain or shine unless weather is severe. Look for any necessary updates on our website and social media.
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe will explore some of the diverse and dynamic history found here at "Freedom's Fortress." All are welcome. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance.
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