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.
Fort Monroe has received several national designations to celebrate and protect this area’s important heritage. Join the NY 99th Volunteer Infantry, Company D at the Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center on Saturday, March 9 from 10 am to 4 pm. Learn about the experiences of Union soldiers at Fort Monroe during the Civil War and the historic Battle of the Ironclads. This event is free and open to the […]
Celebrate the contributions to history, culture, and society by the women of Fort Monroe. Explore what it takes to make a lasting change and how these women are an inspiration for future generations. This walking tour will last about one hour. Moderate activity level with limited places to sit. Tour begins at the Fort Monroe […]
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.
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe will explore some of the diverse and dynamic history found here at "Freedom's Fortress." All are welcome. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free Admission. Weather permitting.
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