Join Historic Interpreters Fallon Burner and Russell Reed for a living history program to learn how Virginia Indigenous people crafted dugout canoes. Featuring Craft Demonstrations, Artifact Reproductions & Interactive Activities The Fort Monroe Canoe Project is a year-long project to craft dugout canoes. Support Provided by the Fort Monroe Foundation and Newport News Shipbuilding, a […]
Join us for our children's book club program to read and craft to celebrate Mother's Day and Memorial Day! This month we're reading Hero Mom by Melinda Hardin, and creating a portrait of your hero! Love the book? Check it out at Hampton Public Libraries!
Get outside and enjoy some open-air shopping and enjoy lunch with us! Find us next door to Oozlefinch Beers & Blending every Sunday 12-3! Vendors;Canine BarkeryCarletha's KitchenCharcuterie ChariotCrunch On! SnacksCultivating ThymeEllie's CellarEverling Coastal FarmFresh Crunch PicklesGilded Shores Sea Gems & ArtGold Rush Kettle CornHoly CannoliHunger Shop CondimentsL's SourdoughLiliana's ProduceMaD SeasoningMane Events Hand Made DrinksMotherhood In […]
Let’s get fizzy! Try out our fizzy experiment and learn how to be a scientist. Let’s investigate! In this “caregiver and me” style program, adults and children will get to interact and engage with various themed activities that will promote sensory exploration and problem-solving all while having fun. Program is family led and best suited […]
The Powhatan Chiefdom controlled a vast landscape and maintained power over many tribes. This program will explore the intersectionality of politics, economics, culture and religion among tribes and their early interactions with English colonizers in the exhibit galleries and through hands- on activities. FREE 45 minute guided tour - No Registration Required Every Wednesday at […]
Join us for an exciting tour where we will celebrate the contributions of women to the history, culture and community of Fort Monroe. The stories highlight the collective strength and influence of women over time, impacting the daily lives of soldiers and families, in defense of our nation. This tour will explore what it takes […]
Join Historic Interpreters Fallon Burner and Russell Reed for a living history program to learn how Virginia Indigenous people crafted dugout canoes. Featuring Craft Demonstrations, Artifact Reproductions & Interactive Activities The Fort Monroe Canoe Project is a year-long project to craft dugout canoes. Support Provided by the Fort Monroe Foundation and Newport News Shipbuilding, a […]
This tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the stories of early freedom seekers. The tour begins at the Visitor & Education Center and […]
Join Historic Interpreters Fallon Burner and Russell Reed for a living history program to learn how Virginia Indigenous people crafted dugout canoes. Featuring Craft Demonstrations, Artifact Reproductions & Interactive Activities The Fort Monroe Canoe Project is a year-long project to craft dugout canoes. Support Provided by the Fort Monroe Foundation and Newport News Shipbuilding, a […]
Get outside and enjoy some open-air shopping and enjoy lunch with us! Find us next door to Oozlefinch Beers & Blending every Sunday 12-3! Vendors;Canine BarkeryCarletha's KitchenCharcuterie ChariotCrunch On! SnacksCultivating ThymeEllie's CellarEverling Coastal FarmFresh Crunch PicklesGilded Shores Sea Gems & ArtGold Rush Kettle CornHoly CannoliHunger Shop CondimentsL's SourdoughLiliana's ProduceMaD SeasoningMane Events Hand Made DrinksMotherhood In […]
The Powhatan Chiefdom controlled a vast landscape and maintained power over many tribes. This program will explore the intersectionality of politics, economics, culture and religion among tribes and their early interactions with English colonizers in the exhibit galleries and through hands- on activities. FREE 45 minute guided tour - No Registration Required Every Wednesday at […]
Help shape the future of Fort Monroe Fort Monroe is beginning a once-in-a-generation effort to guide how the landscape evolves over the next 25–50 years. Whether you visit for the beach, to walk and bike, attend events, or simply enjoy the space, your perspective matters. Join us in person We’re hosting a series of listening […]
Join us for an exciting tour where we will celebrate the contributions of women to the history, culture and community of Fort Monroe. The stories highlight the collective strength and influence of women over time, impacting the daily lives of soldiers and families, in defense of our nation. This tour will explore what it takes […]
Don’t Miss The American Revolution Screening at Oozlefinch! Oozlefinch Beers and Blending is excited to partner with the Hampton Convention & Visitors Bureau to present the six-part PBS Ken Burns documentary series, “The American Revolution.” The Barrel Room at Oozlefinch will be hosting this bi-weekly screening one Thursday and one Saturday each month through June, […]
Help shape the future of Fort Monroe Fort Monroe is beginning a once-in-a-generation effort to guide how the landscape evolves over the next 25–50 years. Whether you visit for the beach, to walk and bike, attend events, or simply enjoy the space, your perspective matters. Join us in person We’re hosting a series of listening […]
This tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the stories of early freedom seekers. The tour begins at the Visitor & Education Center and […]
Help shape the future of Fort Monroe Fort Monroe is beginning a once-in-a-generation effort to guide how the landscape evolves over the next 25–50 years. Whether you visit for the beach, to walk and bike, attend events, or simply enjoy the space, your perspective matters. Fort Monroe belongs to many communities—those who live nearby, those […]
The African Landing Memorial is a one-of-a-kind sculpture and site, which is designated as a UNESCO Site of Memory on the Slave Route Project, that commemorates a singular moment that reverberates through the fabric of more than 400 years of American history—the landing of the first Africans in Virginia in August 1619, at Point Comfort. […]
Get outside and enjoy some open-air shopping and enjoy lunch with us! Find us next door to Oozlefinch Beers & Blending every Sunday 12-3! Vendors;Canine BarkeryCarletha's KitchenCharcuterie ChariotCrunch On! SnacksCultivating ThymeEllie's CellarEverling Coastal FarmFresh Crunch PicklesGilded Shores Sea Gems & ArtGold Rush Kettle CornHoly CannoliHunger Shop CondimentsL's SourdoughLiliana's ProduceMaD SeasoningMane Events Hand Made DrinksMotherhood In […]
The Powhatan Chiefdom controlled a vast landscape and maintained power over many tribes. This program will explore the intersectionality of politics, economics, culture and religion among tribes and their early interactions with English colonizers in the exhibit galleries and through hands- on activities. FREE 45 minute guided tour - No Registration Required Every Wednesday at […]
Join us for an exciting tour where we will celebrate the contributions of women to the history, culture and community of Fort Monroe. The stories highlight the collective strength and influence of women over time, impacting the daily lives of soldiers and families, in defense of our nation. This tour will explore what it takes […]
Join the Contraband Historical Society’s for a first-of-its-kind national symposium. SAVE THE DATE May 22nd and 23rd, 2026 at Fort Monroe. Across two days, sessions will integrate descendant knowledge, public history practice, and emerging scholarship to illuminate the names, lives, communities, and military service of hundreds of thousands of self-emancipated people. This FREE event will also feature authors’ […]
This tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the stories of early freedom seekers. The tour begins at the Visitor & Education Center and […]
Join the Contraband Historical Society’s for a first-of-its-kind national symposium. SAVE THE DATE May 22nd and 23rd, 2026 at Fort Monroe. Across two days, sessions will integrate descendant knowledge, public history practice, and emerging scholarship to illuminate the names, lives, communities, and military service of hundreds of thousands of self-emancipated people. This FREE event will also feature authors’ […]
The African Landing Memorial is a one-of-a-kind sculpture and site, which is designated as a UNESCO Site of Memory on the Slave Route Project, that commemorates a singular moment that reverberates through the fabric of more than 400 years of American history—the landing of the first Africans in Virginia in August 1619, at Point Comfort. […]
Today's market has been cancelled due to the inclement weather. Get outside and enjoy some open-air shopping and enjoy lunch with us! Find us next door to Oozlefinch Beers & Blending every Sunday 12-3! Vendors;Canine BarkeryCarletha's KitchenCharcuterie ChariotCrunch On! SnacksCultivating ThymeEllie's CellarEverling Coastal FarmFresh Crunch PicklesGilded Shores Sea Gems & ArtGold Rush Kettle CornHoly CannoliHunger […]
The Powhatan Chiefdom controlled a vast landscape and maintained power over many tribes. This program will explore the intersectionality of politics, economics, culture and religion among tribes and their early interactions with English colonizers in the exhibit galleries and through hands- on activities. FREE 45 minute guided tour - No Registration Required Every Wednesday at […]
Join us for an exciting tour where we will celebrate the contributions of women to the history, culture and community of Fort Monroe. The stories highlight the collective strength and influence of women over time, impacting the daily lives of soldiers and families, in defense of our nation. This tour will explore what it takes […]
Join Historic Interpreters Fallon Burner and Russell Reed for a living history program to learn how Virginia Indigenous people crafted dugout canoes. Featuring Craft Demonstrations, Artifact Reproductions & Interactive Activities The Fort Monroe Canoe Project is a year-long project to craft dugout canoes. Support Provided by the Fort Monroe Foundation and Newport News Shipbuilding, a […]
This tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the stories of early freedom seekers. The tour begins at the Visitor & Education Center and […]
Last Chance to join Historic Interpreters Fallon Burner and Russell Reed for a living history program and to see the finished canoe! Learn about Virginia Indigenous lifeways, culture and the craft of dugout canoes. Featuring material culture displays and interactive activities. The Fort Monroe Canoe Project is a year-long project to craft dugout canoes. Support […]
There's no better place to paint outside than Fort Monroe! Registration is now open for "Painting & Drawing in the Open Air," a small-group plein air workshop at Fort Monroe on Saturday, May 30th. Spend the morning painting and drawing outdoors among the coastal views, historic homes, and landscapes of one of Virginia's most beautiful […]
The African Landing Memorial is a one-of-a-kind sculpture and site, which is designated as a UNESCO Site of Memory on the Slave Route Project, that commemorates a singular moment that reverberates through the fabric of more than 400 years of American history—the landing of the first Africans in Virginia in August 1619, at Point Comfort. […]
Get outside and enjoy some open-air shopping and enjoy lunch with us! Find us next door to Oozlefinch Beers & Blending every Sunday 12-3! Vendors;Canine BarkeryCarletha's KitchenCharcuterie ChariotCrunch On! SnacksCultivating ThymeEllie's CellarEverling Coastal FarmFresh Crunch PicklesGilded Shores Sea Gems & ArtGold Rush Kettle CornHoly CannoliHunger Shop CondimentsL's SourdoughLiliana's ProduceMaD SeasoningMane Events Hand Made DrinksMotherhood In […]