Fort Monroe Authority
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, VA, United StatesWhy 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, VA, United StatesJoin 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, VA, United StatesJoin 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, VA, United StatesJoin 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...
Music by the Bay Summer Concert featuring the Chisman Creek Band
Continental Park at Fort Monroe 4 Fenwick Rd, Hampton, VA, United StatesFor Fort Monroe's final Music by the Bay concert of this summer, we’re pleased to welcome the Chisman Creek Band, one of the premier bands in our region to Continental Park. They will perform a variety of music– blending some traditional and contemporary bluegrass, classic rock, modern hits, and original songs to create their own...
Just Wreathing It!
Fort Monroe Community Center 100 Stillwell Road, Fort Monroe, VASaturday, November 11, 2023 Make decorative wreaths that will bring style to your home. Don't miss this opportunity to learn a new skill, socialize, and create beautiful decor for your home. Pre-registration is required Ages 18+
Special Event: Youth Black History Fest 2024
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAYouth Black History Fest 2024 A hands-on experience and celebration of the heritage behind some of the most influential Black cultural art forms. Join us Saturday, February 10 between 10 am and 3 pm here at Fort Monroe. This free program is geared for youth ages 5-17 and during the day participants will rotate through...
