Fort Monroe National Monument
Virginia
Free entry
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escaping slavery sought their freedom at the fort during the Civil War. The fort remained bastion of national defense until 2011, when it became a national park.
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No entrance fee.
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Fort Monroe National Monument is open year-round for outdoor activities like walking and exploring the historic grounds. Residents occupy many of the buildings. Respect their privacy by not peering into windows or opening gates.
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Things to do
Commemorate the First African Landing
Discover Fort Monroe's African American Heritage
Join a Guided Tour of Fort Monroe
Be a Fort Monroe Junior Ranger
Start at the Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
See Exhibits at the Casemate Museum
Take a Self-Guiding Walking Tour
Visitor centers
Casemate Museum
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
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