Fort Monroe National Park
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About Us
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41 Bernard Road (Building #17, Lee's Quarters)
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
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Friday May 17 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Weekly
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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 ......More
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Friday May 17 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Weekly
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
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.
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Friday May 17 8:30pm - 11:30pm EDT Monthly
Night Sky: Galaxies and Star Clusters
Join us to explore the night sky viewing galaxies, and star clusers over Fort Monroe. No experience or equipment is needed. Telescopes and expert guides provided. Bring yourself and your curiocity for a rewarding opportunity. Don't forget your bug spray and water.Visito......More
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Saturday May 18 10:00am - 10:45am EDT Monthly
Tree Tour of Fort Monroe
Visit Fort Monroe on the 3rd Saturday of the month from March to November and you will have the opportunity to "leaf" with a greater appreciation of some of our magnificent trees. Hampton Roads Master Gardeners Club Tree Stewards will conduct a 30-45 minute walk explor......More
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Saturday May 18 11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Contraband Commemoration Living History Tour
Contraband Commemoration Living History ToursLiving Historians will explore the legacy of events surrounding the "Contraband Decision" of 1861, the beginning of the end of slavery in the US. Join us to commemorate the 163rd anniversary of this landmark decision and the ......More
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Saturday May 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Weekly
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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 ......More
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Weekly
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
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.
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Saturday May 18 7:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
“Escape to Freedom” hosted by the Contraband Historical Society
The Contraband Historical Society of Hampton, Virginia, will hold its annual commemoration of the "Contraband Decision" of 1861. In partnership with the Fort Monroe Authority, the Contraband Histrorical Society will bring together “Contraband” descendants with historica......More
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Wednesday May 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Weekly
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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 ......More
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Thursday May 23 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Weekly
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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 ......More
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Friday May 24 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Weekly
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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 ......More
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Friday May 24 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Weekly
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
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.
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Friday May 24 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Contraband Commemoration Luminaria
Honoring the 246 years of African heritage between the first enslaved African Landing in English speaking North America and the passage of the 13th Amendment ending slavery in the US.
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Friday May 24 8:30pm - 11:30pm EDT Monthly
Night Sky: Galaxies and Star Clusters
Join us to explore the night sky viewing galaxies, and star clusers over Fort Monroe. No experience or equipment is needed. Telescopes and expert guides provided. Bring yourself and your curiocity for a rewarding opportunity. Don't forget your bug spray and water.Visito......More
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Saturday May 25 10:00am - 10:45am EDT Monthly
Tree Tour of Fort Monroe
Visit Fort Monroe on the 3rd Saturday of the month from March to November and you will have the opportunity to "leaf" with a greater appreciation of some of our magnificent trees. Hampton Roads Master Gardeners Club Tree Stewards will conduct a 30-45 minute walk explor......More
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Saturday May 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT Weekly
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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 ......More
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Saturday May 25 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT Weekly
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
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.