Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe
Week of Events
Monday, September 8, 2025
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Featured September 8, 2025 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured September 8, 2025 -Featured Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
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Featured September 8, 2025 -Featured The Story of the Dance
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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...
Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Explore some dynamic history on a ranger-led walk to discover "Freedom's Fortress." Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free. Held weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from September 03, 2025 to November 15, 2025 at 1 PM. *This program not available during the federal government...
The Story of the Dance
Join us for a captivating cultural presentation by Chief Babs, a performer, artist, and tradition-bearer from Northern Ghana. Through storytelling, music, and live dance, Chief Babs will share the deep cultural roots and meanings behind time-honored dances from various regions of Ghana. Chief Babs will share the stories behind his artwork explaining about Dagomba culture...
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
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Featured September 9, 2025 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured September 9, 2025 -Featured Walking Tour: From the Ground Up
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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...
Walking Tour: From the Ground Up
Join us on a ranger-led walk to explore and learn about some of the individually listed buildings on the National Register. Discover how these locations contribute the "building" of Fort Monroe "From the Ground Up." Comfortable footwear and water are recommended. Exterior views of the included structures only. Free. Weekly on Tuesday and Friday from...
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
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Featured September 10, 2025 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured September 10, 2025 -Featured Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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...
Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Explore some dynamic history on a ranger-led walk to discover "Freedom's Fortress." Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free. Held weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from September 03, 2025 to November 15, 2025 at 1 PM. *This program not available during the federal government...
Thursday, September 11, 2025
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Featured September 11, 2025 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured September 11, 2025 -Featured Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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...
Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Explore some dynamic history on a ranger-led walk to discover "Freedom's Fortress." Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free. Held weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from September 03, 2025 to November 15, 2025 at 1 PM. *This program not available during the federal government...
Friday, September 12, 2025
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Featured September 12, 2025 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured September 12, 2025 -Featured Walking Tour: From the Ground Up
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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...
Walking Tour: From the Ground Up
Join us on a ranger-led walk to explore and learn about some of the individually listed buildings on the National Register. Discover how these locations contribute the "building" of Fort Monroe "From the Ground Up." Comfortable footwear and water are recommended. Exterior views of the included structures only. Free. Weekly on Tuesday and Friday from...
Saturday, September 13, 2025
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Featured September 13, 2025 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured September 13, 2025 -Featured Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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...
Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Explore some dynamic history on a ranger-led walk to discover "Freedom's Fortress." Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free. Held weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from September 03, 2025 to November 15, 2025 at 1 PM. *This program not available during the federal government...
Sunday, September 14, 2025
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Featured September 14, 2025 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured September 14, 2025 -Featured Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
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Featured September 14, 2025 -Featured Storyteller Ilene Evans presents “Just Justice”
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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...
Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Explore some dynamic history on a ranger-led walk to discover "Freedom's Fortress." Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free. Held weekly on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday from September 03, 2025 to November 15, 2025 at 1 PM. *This program not available during the federal government...
Storyteller Ilene Evans presents “Just Justice”
Following the success of their Hampton Storytelling Festival in July, Hampton Storytellers bring their “Everybody’s Got a Story” ethos to this series is presented at the museum on the second Sunday of the month. Each part of the series explores a different subject. For September 14, the sweet taste of justice is the topic of...