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 29, 2025
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Featured September 29, 2025 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured September 29, 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...
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Featured September 30, 2025 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured September 30, 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, October 1, 2025
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Featured October 1, 2025 -Featured Fort Friends: Pre-K Program
Fort Friends: Pre-K Program
Books are the doorways to fantastical places! Bring some of your favorite books to life through themed activities that are sure to inspire your imagination as we celebrate National Book Month. Let’s investigate! In this “caregiver and me” style program, adults and children will get to interact and engage with various themed activities that will...
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Friday, October 3, 2025
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Saturday, October 4, 2025
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Sunday, October 5, 2025
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