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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 […]
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 Powhatan Chiefdom controlled a vast landscape and maintained power over many tribes. This program will explore the intersectionality of politics, economics, culture and religion among tribes and their early interactions with English colonizers in the exhibit galleries and through […]
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 […]
Join us for an exciting tour where we will celebrate the contributions of women to the history, culture and community of Fort Monroe. The stories highlight the collective strength and influence of women over time, impacting the daily lives of soldiers […]
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 […]
This tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the […]
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 African Landing Memorial is a one-of-a-kind sculpture and site, which is designated as a UNESCO Site of Memory on the Slave Route Project, that commemorates a singular moment that reverberates through the fabric of more than 400 years of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Powhatan Chiefdom controlled a vast landscape and maintained power over many tribes. This program will explore the intersectionality of politics, economics, culture and religion among tribes and their early interactions with English colonizers in the exhibit galleries and through […]
Join this panel discussion on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm at the Fort Monroe Visitor Center! Join for another segment of the African Landing Commemoration Symposium. This panel discussion will dive into a discussion with […]
What are they wearing and why? It’s a common question we hear. As part of African Landing Commemoration Week, join us for this special Community Forum as we explore in detail the design of The Figures, the first sculpture of the […]
Experience a LIVE READING of this awe-inspiring picture book with author and #1 New York Times best selling illustrator Nikkolas Smith!!! Come and experience a outdoor, projected LIVE reading of “The History of We” by author and #1 New York […]
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 […]
Come be a part of our live audience, when Another View travels to Fort Monroe to talk about one of a kind statue at the former base. The statue will sit in the center of the African Landing Memorial, which […]
Join us for an exciting tour where we will celebrate the contributions of women to the history, culture and community of Fort Monroe. The stories highlight the collective strength and influence of women over time, impacting the daily lives of soldiers […]
A lecture with Project 1619 and special guests on Thursday, August 27, 2026 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the Fort Monroe Visitor Center! This segment of the African Landing Commemoration Symposium dives into the difference between historical terms, how they […]
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 […]
This tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the […]
A lecture with renowned former USA Today journalists on Friday, August 28, 2026 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm at the Fort Monroe Visitor Center! The William Tucker 1624 Society and The African Landing Commemoration Symposium present a conversation with former journalists […]
Join us at Fort Monroe on Saturday, August 29, for a day of remembrance, reflection and renewal marking the 407th anniversary of the 1619 landing of the first recorded Africans in English North America. The day begins at 9 a.m. […]
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 African Landing Memorial is a one-of-a-kind sculpture and site, which is designated as a UNESCO Site of Memory on the Slave Route Project, that commemorates a singular moment that reverberates through the fabric of more than 400 years of […]
A hands on instruction art class for ages 16 and up, Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 2:00pm – 3:30pm! Continue a day of Commemoration with hands on art instruction!! From 2:00 – 3:30 join an African Inspired Bead making class […]
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 […]
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 […]
Splish, splash! Help keep the bay clean in this Coastal Clean-up themed activity. Have fun playing in water sensory bins while sorting through ‘trash’ to help protect the bay from litter. Let’s investigate! In this “caregiver and me” style program, […]
The Powhatan Chiefdom controlled a vast landscape and maintained power over many tribes. This program will explore the intersectionality of politics, economics, culture and religion among tribes and their early interactions with English colonizers in the exhibit galleries and through […]
Join us for an exciting tour where we will celebrate the contributions of women to the history, culture and community of Fort Monroe. The stories highlight the collective strength and influence of women over time, impacting the daily lives of soldiers […]
This tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the […]
Join us for our children’s book club program to read and craft to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This month we’re reading Alma and How She Got Her Name by Juana Martinez-Neal , and creating a self-portrait! Love the book? Check it out […]
The African Landing Memorial is a one-of-a-kind sculpture and site, which is designated as a UNESCO Site of Memory on the Slave Route Project, that commemorates a singular moment that reverberates through the fabric of more than 400 years of […]