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Sankofa’s 14th Annual Remembrance Ceremony
Outlook Beach at Fort Monroe near 310 Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesJoin us for Sankofa’s 14th Annual Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Outlook Beach, Fort Monroe, VA. Honoring the African Ancestors of the Middle Passage, this sacred event includes a special dedication to the Tree of Remembrance. Come together to learn untold history, celebrate culture, and honor those who came before us. Attire:... View Article
A Juneteenth Pageant – The Play
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesAn Evening of History, Music, Laughter, and Secrets! This moving, often humorous, and memorable experience illuminates the origins and meaning of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. You will laugh and you may cry; most of all you will be enlightened to the true meaning of... View Article
A Juneteenth Pageant – The Play
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesAn Evening of History, Music, Laughter, and Secrets! This moving, often humorous, and memorable experience illuminates the origins and meaning of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. You will laugh and you may cry; most of all you will be enlightened to the true meaning of... View Article
Road to Freedom Tour at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesCelebrate Juneteenth with a free guided tour on Thursday, June 19, at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m., leading up to the Juneteenth Remarks and Music by the Bay in Continental Park. The 45-minute tour begins at the Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center (30 Ingalls Road), includes indoor and outdoor stops, and highlights... View Article
Knowledgeable Minds and Skilled Hands
Join us for a fascinating tour where we will bring to light the little-known stories of those who shaped the history at Fort Monroe and beyond. We’ll share the wide-ranging impact of Black labor and the full force their knowledge and experience had on America. With a special behind-the scenes visit, we will see up-close... View Article
A Perfect Frenzy: The Forgotten Fight for Freedom in Virginia
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United StatesAt the start of the American Revolution 250 years ago, the royal governor of Virginia–Lord Dunmore–was cast as a villain by patriots. He was criticized for attacking Hampton in October 1775, blamed for burning Norfolk on January 1, 1776, and reviled for emancipating those enslaved. These events helped convince wavering Americans to demand independence from... View Article
Knowledgeable Minds and Skilled Hands
Join us for a fascinating tour where we will bring to light the little-known stories of those who shaped the history at Fort Monroe and beyond. We’ll share the wide-ranging impact of Black labor and the full force their knowledge and experience had on America. With a special behind-the scenes visit, we will see up-close... View Article
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBlack Heritage at Fort Monroe will explore some of the dynamic history found here at “Freedom’s Fortress.” Sunday – Tuesday at 1 PM | Free All are welcome. Guided walking tour led by Fort Monroe NPS. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance.
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBlack Heritage at Fort Monroe will explore some of the dynamic history found here at “Freedom’s Fortress.” Sunday – Tuesday at 1 PM | Free All are welcome. Guided walking tour led by Fort Monroe NPS. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance.
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBlack Heritage at Fort Monroe will explore some of the dynamic history found here at “Freedom’s Fortress.” Sunday – Tuesday at 1 PM | Free All are welcome. Guided walking tour led by Fort Monroe NPS. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance.
