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Heritage Assets/Historic Preservation

With the designation of National Historic Monument comes added responsibility as well as heartfelt enthusiasm for the preservation of Fort Monroe. As stewards of Fort Monroe’s legacy, we dedicate our best efforts to the various aspects of maintenance, management and planning required to safeguard this important historical property.


RECENT ADDITIONS TO THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

Old Quarters #1, Building 17 (quarters once occupied by Robert E. Lee and his young family), and the Chapel of the Centurion are now individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the official list of the Nation’s historic places worthy of preservation. Authorized by the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the National Park Service’s National Register of Historic Places is a part of a national program to coordinate and support public and private efforts to identify, evaluate, and protect America’s historic and archeological resources. See the links below to read the nomination applications for each building.


FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure historic preservation mission of the organization and promote stewardship across all program areas at Fort Monroe
  • Review proposed projects at Fort Monroe to evaluate impacts on historic properties and ensure compliance with Programmatic Agreement and related policies and procedures
  • Design and operate regulatory programs to develop and review plans for alterations within the NHL District
  • Environmental management
  • Develop the planning program for all heritage assets on site
  • Provide technical assistance and training on preservation technologies and procedures
  • Develop and manage the archives for the historic assets on site
  • Prepare and manage annual operating budget

STAFF

Josh Gillespie, AICP, Interim Director of Heritage Assets and Historic Preservation Officer
Phone: 757-251-2745
Fax: 757-637-7776
Email: jgillespie@fortmonroe.org

Robert Kelly, Preservation Assistant
Phone: 757-251-2756
Fax: 757-637-7776
Email: rkelly@fortmonroe.org


POINTS OF REFERENCE AND INFORMATION