Living History Program–The Fort Monroe Canoe Project
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe
Week of Events
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...
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...
Fort Friends Pre-K Program
It’s time to play! Learn and engage with various toys and games that indigenous tribes would play with their families. All activities are inspired by North American indigenous culture to celebrate Native American Heritage Month. Let’s investigate! In this “caregiver and me” style program, adults and children will get to interact and engage with various...
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...
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...
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...
Veterans Day Celebration
While there won't be a parade this year, the Veterans Day Celebration is still on! From 10 am - 3 pm in Continental Park at Fort Monroe, there will be a celebration of our nation’s veterans with exhibits, entertainment, food trucks, living history interpreters and activities for all ages. Our Veterans Recognition Ceremony at 11:00am...
Streetcar 390 Open House & Fundraiser for the 390 Pavilion
This past year our volunteers have been working hard to finish the restoration. We’re not quite done yet, but we are sure you will be surprised with the progress that has been made from where we were last year. Now that we’re nearing the end of this phase of the project, it’s time to turn...
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...
Living History Program–The Fort Monroe Canoe Project
The Fort Monroe Canoe Project is a year-long project to craft dugout canoes. Join Historic Interpreters Fallon Burner and Russell Reed for a living history program to learn how Virginia Indigenous people crafted dugout canoes. Featuring Craft Demonstrations, Artifact Reproductions & Interactive Activities. Support Provided by the Fort Monroe Foundation and Newport News Shipbuilding, a...
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...