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 […]

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! Registration link is here

    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 […]