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Join Project 1619 at Fort Monroe on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 6:00 am to 8:00 am for the Healing Day Ceremony! Plan to attend this special ceremony hosted by Project 1619. The Cleansing and Healing Ceremony is a sunrise […]
Feel the boom of History! Park volunteers conduct live artillery demonstrations at the Yorktown Visitor Center on select weekends. Witness the power, precision, and pageantry of Revolutionary War-era cannon firings—an unforgettable experience for all ages. Programs are subject to change or cancellation. Demonstrations […]
Join this panel discussion on Sunday, August 23, 2026, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm at the Fort Monroe Visitor Center! Join us for the first of seven (7) in our African Landing Commemoration Symposium Series. This panel discussion will […]
Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm at the Fort Monroe YMCA! Ages 8 to 18 are welcome! African Landing Commemoration would not be complete without traditional West African Dance!! Join Hampton’s own, The DAY Program, with […]
Experience an awe-inspiring picture book about the origin and advancement of humans, from a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Come and experience an outdoor, projected reading of “The History of We” read by author and #1 New York Times […]