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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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The Movement of a Legacy
The Movement of a Legacy Park Event · Fort Monroe National Monument · Sep 5, 2026 · 1:00 PM–1:45 PM Walking Tour: The Movement of a Legacy The African Landing M…
Shifting Sands, A Journey Through Time on this Spit of Land
Shifting Sands, A Journey Through Time on this Spit of Land Park Event · Fort Monroe National Monument · Sep 4, 2026 · 1:00 PM–1:45 PM Walking Tour: Shifting Sa…
Shoulder to Shoulder: A Legacy for All
Shoulder to Shoulder: A Legacy for All Park Event · Fort Monroe National Monument · Sep 3, 2026 · 1:00 PM–1:45 PM Walking Tour: Shoulder to Shoulder: A Legacy f…
Power and Prominence of the Powhatan Chiefdom
Power and Prominence of the Powhatan Chiefdom Park Event · Fort Monroe National Monument · Sep 2, 2026 · 1:00 PM–1:45 PM Power and Prominence of the Powhatan Ch…
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation Park Event · Fort Monroe National Monument · Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 · 11:00 AM–11:45 AM NPS Photo J…
Finding "Freedom's Fortress"
Finding "Freedom's Fortress" Park Event · Fort Monroe National Monument · Jun 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM–2:00 PM NPS Photo Explore some dynamic history on…