Walking Tour: Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Schedule

Sun Oct 26 2025 at 03:00 pm to 03:45 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States, Virginia 23651 | Fort Monroe, VA

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Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the "Gibraltar of the Chesapeake" in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing the largest fortification in the western hemisphere.
Tour forms on the plaza behind the visitor center.
Approximately 100 meters in total distance.

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30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United States, Virginia 23651

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