Fort Monroe National Monument

Name: Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Start: 2026-02-15T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-15T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Casemate Museum

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February 2026
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Featured February 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Featured February 11 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Walking Tour: From the Ground Up

Featured February 11 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Walking Tour: From the Ground Up

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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. Admission is free. Tours begin at the...
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Featured February 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”

Featured February 12 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

Explore some dynamic history on a ranger-led walk to discover “Freedom’s Fortress.” The tour begins at the entrance to the Casemate Museum located at 20 Bernard Road. Free admission. Program is expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free. Thursday & Saturday at 1 PM.
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Featured February 13 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Walking Tour: From the Ground Up

Featured February 13 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Walking Tour: From the Ground Up

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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. Admission is free. Tours begin at the...
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Featured February 14 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”

Featured February 14 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

Explore some dynamic history on a ranger-led walk to discover “Freedom’s Fortress.” The tour begins at the entrance to the Casemate Museum located at 20 Bernard Road. Free admission. Program is expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free. Thursday & Saturday at 1 PM.
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Featured February 15 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Casemate Museum 20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States

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. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...

February 2026

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