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  1. www.nps.gov › fomr › indexFort Monroe National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)

    Aug 2, 2024 · Fort Monroe is a historic site in Virginia that witnessed the arrival of enslaved Africans, the Civil War, and the defense of the Chesapeake Bay. Learn about its diverse history, visit the park, and watch the video "Freedom's Fortress".

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Fort_MonroeFort Monroe - Wikipedia

    Fort Monroe is a former military installation in Hampton, Virginia, at Old Point Comfort, the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula, United States. It is currently managed by partnership between the Fort Monroe Authority for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the National Park Service, and the city of Hampton as the Fort Monroe National Monument.

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  4. fortmonroe.orgFort Monroe - Visit Today

    Fort Monroe is a national historic landmark and monument with 400 years of history and diverse stories. Explore the fort, the beaches, the museum, the lighthouse, the park and more.

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  5. hampton.gov › 1911Fort Monroe | Hampton, VA - Official Website

    Fort Monroe is home to a multitude of outdoor activities. On this 565-acre property you’ll find beautiful nature trails, paths for walking, jogging and biking, miles of beaches and of course spectacular views of the Chesapeake Bay.

  6. www.nps.gov › fomr › learnHistory & Culture - Fort Monroe National Monument (U.S ...

    Learn about the historical significance of Fort Monroe, where the first Africans in English North America landed in 1619 and where the first African American Medal of Honor recipient fought in 1863. Explore the stories of slavery, freedom, and military service at this national park.

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  7. hampton.gov › 1912Fort Monroe | Hampton, VA - Official Website

    Fort Monroe is the largest stone fort ever built in the United States and the only moat-encircled fort remaining in active duty. Over 400 years ago, in 1607, the English explorer Captain John Smith came ashore near here.

  8. www.smithsonianmag.com › history › fort-monroesFort Monroe’s Lasting Place in History | Smithsonian

    Jul 4, 2011 · Learn how Fort Monroe, a Virginia base, became a refuge for escaped slaves and a strategic Union stronghold during the Civil War. Explore its history from Jamestown to the present, and its transformation from a military post to a residential community and tourist destination.

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