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Fort Monroe Welcome Tent Opens
Fort Monroe Welcome Tent Continental ParkPick up the schedule of the day's activities at the Welcome Tent located at Continental Park at Fort Monroe, sponsored by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Contraband Commemoration Virtual Campfire Chat
As we think about the impact of a decision on a life, a community, a people, and the world, explore the lasting legacy and modern-day relevance of the risk and perseverance exhibited by freedom seekers in discussion with Dr. Eric Claville, Norfolk State University Director of African American Public Policy and Mr. Joseph McGill, Founder... View Article
1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing
Join the First Enslaved African Landing program and concert on Saturday, August 21, at 11 a.m. at Fort Monroe Continental Park. As we commemorate 402 years of African American history we will reflect on the national and global significance of the African landing and the contributions of Africans and their descendants to American society. Events... View Article
Black Legacies: Shaping the History of Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor Center Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBe inspired by the individuals who shaped the history of Fort Monroe. Walk in their footsteps to the sites where their legacies began. Wednesdays in February at 1PM. Free Admission. Registration is not required. Weather permitting.
Special Event: Youth Black History Fest 2024
Fort Monroe Visitor Center Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesYouth Black History Fest 2024 A hands-on experience and celebration of the heritage behind some of the most influential Black cultural art forms. Join us Saturday, February 10 between 10 am and 3 pm here at Fort Monroe. This free program is geared for youth ages 5-17 and during the day participants will rotate through... View Article
