Fort Monroe National Monument – Virginia

NATIONAL MONUMENT

Fort Monroe

Fort Monroe, VA

Fort Monroe National Monument has a diverse history spanning the American story from American Indian presence, Captain John Smith’s journeys, first arrival of enslaved Africans in English North America, a safe haven for freedom seekers during the American Civil War, and a bastion of defense for the Chesapeake Bay through the 21st Century. Visit and witness the on-going preservation work in action.