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.
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.
Fort Monroe has Breathtaking views of the Chesapeake Bay, a lovely waterfront landscape and plenty of open space to accommodate both large and intimate guest lists.
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
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.
HOLIDAY CLOSURE: The Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center, Casemate Museum, Fort Monroe Main Office and Leasing Office will be closed on Memorial Day
Unfortunately, we’re canceling tonight’s performance due to the inclement weather. Please join us next Thursday at 7 pm as we welcome the Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble. Here's the remaining schedule for the Summer Concert Series: June 8: Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble June 15: IC Norcom High School Choir June 22: US Army TRADOC Rock Band […]
Join us for a unique opportunity to hear from John Weaver, a nationally known expert on coastal defenses and the author of the highly acclaimed book, “A Legacy in Brick and Stone: Coastal Defense Forts of the American Third System 1816-1867.” He is a master of interpretating 19th C. forts and is a technical […]
For the health and safety of our performers and our guests, we are cancelling tonight's concert due to the air quality alert that is in effect for our area. Please join us next Thursday as we welcome the IC Norcom High School Choir from nearby Portsmouth to perform here at Continental Park. Bring your own […]
Remembrance is a spiritual ceremony honoring the millions of African men, women, and children who perished during the Middle Passage of the Transatlantic Slave Trade, which is referred to as “the largest forced migration in history and undeniably one of the most inhumane,” according to the United Nations. Following in the tradition initiated by activist […]
The public is invited to attend FMA Board of Trustees meeting on June 15, 2023 at 1 pm. The location for the meeting will be Building 75, 110 Pratt Street. Registration is NOT required. Agenda and documents
Under the direction of Mr. Joe Harmon, the award-winning IC Norcom High School Choir from Portsmouth, VA will perform this evening Bring your own picnic, chairs, and blankets to enjoy summer sunsets by the Chesapeake Bay along with the sweet sounds of some of the region’s most talented performers. Large groups welcome. Drop-off at Continental […]
Join Fort Monroe Authority staff for a virtual introductory workshop on our new database for the Illuminating Shadows Project! We will discuss the creation of the project and the database. Participants will be guided through how to navigate the database for their own research and education, and the path we’re on to growing the database […]
Tonight's performance with the US Army TRADOC Rock Band is cancelled due to the expected inclement weather. Here's the schedule for the remaining concerts: Friday, June 30: US Army TRADOC Band--50 years of TRADOC featuring the US Army Parachute Team "Golden Knights" and the 1812 Overture with LIVE Cannons. This concert will be at Outlook […]
Join New American History and the Fort Monroe Authority for a virtual screening event followed by a Q&A. Students, educators, parents, and history lovers of all ages are welcome!
Join us at the Visitor and Education Center @ Fort Monroe on Saturday, June 24th from 11am – 1pm for Rampart Readers, our children’s book series in partnership with Hampton Public Library. This month we will be learning about the history and celebration of Juneteenth by reading Juneteenth: Our Day of Freedom by […]
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command is proudly celebrating "50 Years of TRADOC" at Fort Monroe. This event will feature the U.S. Army Parachute Team, "Golden Knights," and the U. S. Army TRADOC Band. During the concert the TRADOC Band with perform the every popular 1812 Overture with LIVE cannons! See the schedule of activities […]