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History in the Making Youth Program at Fort Monroe (Hampton)
September 27, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join experts from Fort Monroe for a hands-on, skill building workshop series, exploring the various ways we study and engage with the past.
2025 – 2026 Theme: Living History
Do you have what it takes to be a time traveler? Join us to learn how living historians recreate and interpret the past through period clothing, historic tools and methods, and acting techniques.
Workshop 1: Time Traveling 101
This session we’ll dive into living history with Josh and Matt Ford from the 99th New York Infantry and see if you have what it takes to be a Civil War Soldier.
What We’ll Do
- Examine primary sources from Fort Monroe’s history
- Explore a “forgotten room” and learn about historic objects
- Meet living historians and participate in interactive activities
FREE Program
Registration Required – Limited Spaces Available
Program best suited for ages 12-16
