Join us at Fort Monroe on Saturday, August 29, for a day of remembrance, reflection and renewal marking the 407th anniversary of the 1619 landing of the first recorded Africans in English North America. The day begins at 9 a.m. with the William Tucker 1624 Society’s annual ceremony of remembrance, followed at 10:30 a.m. by […]
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. Reservations are not required. Free Admission. Weather permitting.
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. […]
A hands on instruction art class for ages 16 and up, Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm! Continue a day of Commemoration with hands on art instruction!! From 2:00 - 3:30 join an Afrcian Inspired Bead making class with renowned Afrcian American Artist Jenita Landrom! Supplies are provided and there is no cost […]