Fort Monroe Visitor Center

Name: Public Tour – Shifting Sands
Start: 2026-07-31T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-31T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Fort Monroe Visitor Center

30 Ingalls Road
Fort Monroe, VA 23651 United States Get Directions

757 690-8181

Events at this venue

July 2026
Public Tour – Shoulder to Shoulder

Featured July 30 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Public Tour – Shoulder to Shoulder

Fort Monroe Visitor Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

Join us for an exciting tour where we will celebrate the contributions of women to the history, culture and community of Fort Monroe. The stories highlight the collective strength and influence of women over time, impacting the daily lives of soldiers and families, in defense of our nation. This tour will explore what it takes […]
Special Event: NPS Walking Tours–Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Featured July 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Special Event: NPS Walking Tours–Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Fort Monroe Visitor Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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.

Free
Special Event: NPS Walking Tours–Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Featured July 31 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Special Event: NPS Walking Tours–Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Fort Monroe Visitor Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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.

Free
Public Tour – Shifting Sands

Featured July 31 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Public Tour – Shifting Sands

Fort Monroe Visitor Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

This tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the stories of early freedom seekers. The tour begins at the Visitor & Education Center and […]

July 2026