Hampton Roads Philharmonic Presents Winter Classics and Holiday Favorites
Fort Monroe Theater 42 Tidball Road, Fort Monroe, VirginiaCome hear a festive program of winter classics & holiday favorites. This program is a light, family-fun mix of the familiar sounds of the season blended with wintry classical works, tunes from film, guest appearances and more! The winner of October’s Golden Baton raffle will guest conduct Sleigh Ride.
Special Event: Contraband Commemoration Living History Walking Tours
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VALiving Historians will explore the legacy of events surrounding the “Contraband Decision” of 1861, the beginning of the end of slavery in the US. Join us to commemorate the 161st anniversary of this landmark decision and the impact on the development of the United States. Attendees will interact with historical figures such as United States...
Special Event: Seeking Untold Stories: Researching African American Genealogy in Historic Records
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAA discussion and evening of information about researching the genealogy surrounding African Americans. Winston Favor from the Mariners’ Museum will speak about his project finding Black Stories in museum collections, and there will be a video of Selma Stewart of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society speaking specifically about her knowledge of finding Contraband within...
Annual Commemoration of the 1861 Contraband Decision
Cannon Park at Fort Monroe 3 Ruckman Road, Fort Monroe, VirginiaCeremony by the Contraband Historical Society marking the 161st anniversary of the May 24, 1861, “Contraband Decision” at Fort Monroe, The Contraband Decision was the first successful action by an official of the United States Government to confiscate enslaved people from their enslavers. That action signaled the beginning of the end of slavery in the United...
75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Free, Live Concert
Continental Park at Fort Monroe 4 Fenwick Rd, Hampton, VAWhy wait for fireworks – start your summer off with a bang at our free, outdoor concert celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force featuring Air Combat Command’s United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. The family-friendly show is June 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and includes a flyover by the 1st...
Sankofa’s International Day of Remembrance Ceremony
VirtualThis day honors the millions of African men, women and children who perished during the Middle Passage. Join The Sankofa Projects as they educate and celebrate the rich and diverse history of the African diaspora and bring awareness to this tragic chapter in American and global history. The program includes African drumming, songs, dance, poetry,...
1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAFriday, August 26 - Descendent Engagement Virtual Roundtable Dr. Elizabeth Chew Interim Chief Executive Officer of James Madison’s Montpelier and Jeannine Compton-Antoine of the St. Lucia National Trust will explore “Descendant Engagement and Remembrance in the Age of Climate Change – Connecting International Sites of Enslavement in the Critical Times” a collaboration supported by the...
Ghost Walk at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Rd, Fort Monroe, VAJoin us for a walking tour to explore some of the unexplainable phenomenon surrounding historic Fort Monroe. The Fort Monroe Ghost Walk has returned to share with you the haunting tales that accompany the very real history of Fort Monroe. This year we will explore homes, buildings, structures as we share with you a brand...
Ghost Walk at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Rd, Fort Monroe, VAJoin us for a walking tour to explore some of the unexplainable phenomenon surrounding historic Fort Monroe. The Fort Monroe Ghost Walk has returned to share with you the haunting tales that accompany the very real history of Fort Monroe. This year we will explore homes, buildings, structures as we share with you a brand...
Ghost Walk at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Rd, Fort Monroe, VAJoin us for a walking tour to explore some of the unexplainable phenomenon surrounding historic Fort Monroe. The Fort Monroe Ghost Walk has returned to share with you the haunting tales that accompany the very real history of Fort Monroe. This year we will explore homes, buildings, structures as we share with you a brand...
