Event Series: Walking Tour “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation”

Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Name: Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Start: 2025-01-29T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-01-29T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center

January 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Group walking tour led by NPS Park Ranger at Fort Monroe

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 the western hemisphere.

Approximately 45 minutes. Free.

Held Wednesday – Saturday from January 22 to March 27, 2025. See NPS calendar for updates.

Details

Date:: January 29
Time:: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Series:: Walking Tour “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation”
Event Tags:: Fort Monroe, history, Pet-Friendly Ideas in Hampton, Recreation, Things to Do with Kids
Website:: https://www.nps.gov/fomr/planyourvisit/calendar.htm

Organizer

: Fort Monroe National Monument

Venue

: Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
: 30 Ingalls Rd
Fort Monroe, VA 23651 United States + Google Map
Phone: 757-690-8181
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Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

January 29 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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