Special Event – The Emerging History of American Contrabands: A Symposium at Fort Monroe

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 […]
Black History Month Tour: Road To Freedom

Join us at Freedom’s Fortress to experience history where it happened. Guests will walk in the steps of those whose actions resulted in the 1861 contraband decision, and hear how […]