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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. Free | Daily at 11 AM & 3 […]
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 […]
Join us for our Annual “A Jazz Night Out” Scholarship Fundraiser! The William Tucker 1624 Society is hosting its annual Scholarship Fundraiser, “A Jazz Night Out” on Friday, August 22, 2023 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at the Commanding General's Residence at Ft. Monroe, as part of our African Landing Commemoration Weekend events. The event will feature […]
Center Stage Entertainment brings to you the Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling! As we are one of the best dwarf wrestling shows in the business and we are ready to put on a show you’ll never forget. While some call it midget wrestling but we call it Dwarfanators wrestling! Whether you’re looking for laughs or thrills, our show has […]
On a hot summer day in August 1619, a moment of profound consequence unfolded on the shores of what’s now Hampton, Virginia. It was here that the first enslaved Africans from present day Angola were brought to English North America, marking the beginning of a harrowing chapter in history. On August 23-24 commemoration events will […]
Jane Elizabeth and Linda Williams are excited to announce the launch of their latest children's book, “FarmPoop! A Kid’s Guide to Sights and Smells on the Farm.” We warmly invite you to join us at our book launch at Bluebird Gap Farm. Author Jane Elizabeth and illustrator Linda Williams will be sharing readings from their […]
View the following exhibits by Aug. 23! Admission is Free to view the gallery at the Charles H Taylor Visual Arts Center. Hours: Tuesday - Saturday from 10 am - 6 pm. Please Touch the Art: Works by Sally Barker June 21 - August 23, 2025 A retired CPA, Sally Barker began her retirement […]
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. Free | Daily at 11 AM & 3 […]
This one-hour tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the stories of early freedom seekers. The tour begins at the visitor center and participants […]
Artisans, blacksmiths and textile weavers, farmers and hunters; the people of the Kingdom of Ndongo had a rich culture and exceptional skills. Their lives were upended as they were kidnapped—forced into the Portuguese slave trade. They endured the Middle Passage, survived an attack in the Gulf of Mexico by English privateers, and then dozens were […]
Join us on August 23 or 24, 2025 and commemorate African Landing Day by taking a historic bus tour of Hampton’s Black History Landmarks. Visit Fort Monroe, the Tucker Family Cemetery, Hampton History Museum and the Emancipation Oak. Learn about the first Africans brought to Point Comfort in 1619 and hear highlights about their legacy […]