Fort Monroe is a wonderful place to visit. If you are a history buff, nature lover or simply looking for a good meal, a day at Fort Monroe is unlike any other.
Fort Monroe has received several national designations to celebrate and protect this area’s important heritage. 
Mounted American Civil War US Cavalry soldiers in a line salute with their swords.
National Park Service Photo
Experience the sights and sounds of the US Army at Fort Monroe in honor of the first permanent soldiers stationed in 1823. See Soldiers train and drill on the Parade Ground. Experience black powder firing demonstrations throughout the weekend highlighting Artillery, Cavalry, and Infantry. Hear field music and learn from living historians interpreting 200 years of national defense.
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