Fort Monroe
Night Sky: Galaxies and Star Clusters
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAJoin us to explore the night sky viewing galaxies, and star clusers over Fort Monroe. No experience or equipment is needed. Telescopes and expert guides provided. Bring yourself and your curiosity for a rewarding opportunity. Visitor Parking: On Fenwick Road near former Officers’ Club . Free Admission. Weather permitting.
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...
Peninsula Heart Walk
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAThere’s a wealth of evidence showing walking improves heart and brain health, and it helps people live longer. You can walk with new and old friends at this weekend’s Peninsula Heart Walk and next weekend’s Southside Heart Walk. Nov. 4 at 9 a.m. at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Museum Field Day
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAMuseums and cultural institutions from across the area are coming together to share our regions vast history, culture and natural beauty with the public.
Supernova Ska Festival
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAThe largest ska event in the United States is taking Fort Monroe by storm! The Supernova Ska Festival began in 2014 and this year's festival will be the biggest yet, bringing in 36 bands from 9 different countries. This culturally-rich event was recently acclaimed by the Grammy Awards as one of the top 10 indie...
Annual Commemoration of the 1861 Contraband Decision
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VACome out to the historic Chapel of the Centurion at Fort Monroe to commemorate the Contraband Decision, the first successful action by the United States Government which signaled the beginning of the end of slavery. Contraband Historical Society will bring together local “Contraband” descendants with a 3rd-great-grandson of Major General Benjamin Butler. Come hear more...
Tidewater Striders Distance Series – 10 Mile & 15 Mile Races
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAEvent Overview: 10 Mile & 15 Mile. Saturday, January 28, 2023. 8:30AM start for everyone. Race day packet pickup will be at the Fort Monroe Community Center, 100 Stillwell Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651. Start/finish line will be just a short walk away. Race Courses: January 28th, will be at Fort Monroe, Hampton VA 23651. ...
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...
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...
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...
