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Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation at Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center (Hampton)

Name: Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation at Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center (Hampton)
Start: 2026-08-22T11:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-08-22T12:00:00-04:00
Location: Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center / Casemate Museum

August 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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. Reservations are not required. Free Admission. Weather permitting.