History in the Making Youth Program

2025 - 2026 Theme: Living History

Do you have what it takes to be a time traveler? Join us to learn how living historians recreate and interpret the past through period clothing, historic tools and methods, and acting techniques.

Workshop 1: Time Traveling 101

This session we'll dive into living history with Josh and Matt Ford from the 99th New York Infantry and see if you have what it takes to be a Civil War Soldier.

What We'll Do

• Examine primary sources from Fort Monroe’s history
• Explore a "forgotten room" and learn about historic objects
• Meet living historians and participate in interactive activities

FREE Program

Registration Required - Limited Spaces Available

Program best suited for ages 12-16

Host or Publisher Fort Monroe Authority