Fort Monroe Authority
The City of Hampton and Fort Monroe Virtual Fourth of July Special
While there will not be an in-person fireworks show at Fort Monroe this year, the special production will feature Hampton’s great Fourth of July traditions including a fireworks show, music, greetings and well wishes from citizens, and organizations and businesses from all around Hampton. The special will air on the Hampton City Channel, Cox 47...
Virtual 2020 African Landing Day Commemoration
Join the Fort Monroe Authority, National Park Service, Project 1619 and the City of Hampton on Saturday, August 22, at 10 a.m. for the 2020 Commemoration of the First African Landing special virtual program. Also, at 2 pm tune in for the Lift Your Voice: 1619 and the Power of Collaboration Town Hall. This year's...
Fort Monroe Ghost Walk Daytime Self-Guided Tour
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAHere you will find tickets for the Fort Monroe Ghost Walk: Where History Meets Mystery Daytime Program. If you are someone who prefers to explore the Fort in the light of day then you can purchase this $10 daytime program ticket. With the purchase of this ticket, you may take the tour at your convenience...
Fort Monroe Ghost Walk Evening Tour
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAJoin the Fort Monroe Ghost Walk; Where History Meets Mystery. With public and safety and consideration for all, we have adjusted this year's tour format to accommodate smaller groups and comply with current COVID Tour Standards. This year a new format will lead you on a semi self-guided journey to solve your own mystery as...
Evolution of Freedom
Virtual“Evolution of Freedom” is a new forum series hosted by the Fort Monroe Authority and the Fort Monroe National Monument (National Park Service) and is being supported by a grant from Huntington Ingalls Industries. In this series we are exploring the topic of freedom and how cultural influences continue to impact, and have impacted the...
Special Event: 10 Years: From Mission to Mission–The Legacy Continues
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAJoin Fort Monroe and the National Park Service on September 18 from 10AM – 4PM, in commemorating the 10-year anniversary of the transfer of Fort Monroe from the Department of the Army to the Commonwealth of Virginia, in conjunction with Smithsonian Museum Day! Visitors can Experience America through family friendly programming that will focus on...
Holidays by the Bay at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAJoin us for an open house on Saturday, December 11, from 4:30 pm to 10:00 pm at the Commanding General’s Residence and Garden. Free and open to the public, we invite you to come and tour the Commanding General’s Residence adorned in holiday décor and then walk through the formal garden to enjoy a splendid...
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...
