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National Monument · VA

Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escaping slavery sought their freedom at the fort during the Civil War. The fort remained bastion of national defense until 2011, when it became a national park.

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Photos

Aerial View of Fort Monroe
A unique perspective only available from the air brings the entire scope of Fort Monroe into focus in one image.
Fort Monroe in foreground with USS Kearsarge in background.
Fort Monroe's Flagstaff is the first US flag the sailors of the USS Kearsage see when returning to the waters of Hampton Roads.
sun setting over the moat of Fort Monroe
Brilliant colors of the setting sun offer unique views of the largest stone fortification ever built in the United States.
sunrise over the Parade Ground illuminates Algernourne Oak.
The rising sun illuminates Algernourne Oak as it stands sentinel over the Parade Ground as it has done for almost 500 years.
an Osprey dries its wings perched on a live oak.
An Osprey, once endangered, dries its wings in the on-shore breeze while perched on a live oak.

Activities

  • Biking
  • Road Biking
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Hands-On
  • Citizen Science
  • Volunteer Vacation
  • Hiking
  • Living History
  • Reenactments
  • Historic Weapons Demonstration
  • First Person Interpretation
  • Wildlife Watching
  • Birdwatching
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store