45 Minutes
Discover Fort Monroe's African American Heritage
Fort Monroe National Monument
Immerse yourself in over four hundred years of African American history. That story begins in 1619 with the arrival of the first enslaved Africans at Old Point Comfort. It continued through the age of slavery and abolition, and into the 2000s.
Immerse yourself in over four hundred years of African American history. That story begins in 1619 with the arrival of the first enslaved Africans at Old Point Comfort. It continued through the age of slavery and abolition, and into the 2000s.
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Self-Guided Tours - WalkingAfrican American HeritageIndoor activitiesOutdoor activitiesFortsafrican americanenslavementAbolitionCivil WarReconstructionFirst Africans in VirginiaOld Point Comfort LighthouseQuarters 1
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Duration
45 Minutes
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Much of Fort Monroe is on level ground with sidewalks and curb cuts.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed on the grounds of Fort Monroe. They are not allowed inside the Visitor & Education Center, Casemate Museum, or other buildings.
Reservations
No
Location
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center