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Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escaping slavery sought their freedom at the fort during the Civil War. The fort remained bastion of national defense until 2011, when it became a national park.","summarySource":"National Park Service","guide":{},"trConnection":null,"trConnections":[],"trTypes":[],"links":{"official":"https://www.nps.gov/fomr/index.htm","social":{},"recreationGov":null,"alltrails":null,"alltrailsExplore":"https://www.alltrails.com/explore?b_tl_lat=37.0352&b_tl_lng=-76.3117&b_br_lat=37.0013&b_br_lng=-76.2931","recreationGovSearch":"https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=Fort%20Monroe%20National%20Monument","directions":"http://www.nps.gov/fomr/planyourvisit/directions.htm"},"images":[{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C859CCE-1DD8-B71B-0B87DECA53D748EB.jpg","title":"Fort Monroe Aerial View","alt":"Aerial View of Fort Monroe","caption":"A unique perspective only available from the air brings the entire scope of Fort Monroe into focus in one image.","credit":"NPS Photo","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C859DCD-1DD8-B71B-0B6B17D24733CD9C.jpg","title":"Fort Monroe with USS Kearsarge","alt":"Fort Monroe in foreground with USS Kearsarge in background.","caption":"Fort Monroe's Flagstaff is the first US flag the sailors of the USS Kearsage see when returning to the waters of Hampton Roads.","credit":"NPS Photo/Aaron Firth","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C859EC7-1DD8-B71B-0BF84920C57F623E.jpg","title":"Fort Monroe Flagstaff Bastion","alt":"sun setting over the moat of Fort Monroe","caption":"Brilliant colors of the setting sun offer unique views of the largest stone fortification ever built in the United States.","credit":"NPS Photo/Aaron Firth","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C859FC5-1DD8-B71B-0BA185AE9A0B4A44.jpg","title":"Algernourne Oak: Standing Sentinel","alt":"sunrise over the Parade Ground illuminates Algernourne Oak.","caption":"The rising sun illuminates Algernourne Oak as it stands sentinel over the Parade Ground as it has done for almost 500 years.","credit":"NPS Photo/Aaron Firth","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/3C85A10E-1DD8-B71B-0B8CA1EB47053028.jpg","title":"Osprey Perches on Live Oak","alt":"an Osprey dries its wings perched on a live oak.","caption":"An Osprey, once endangered, dries its wings in the on-shore breeze while perched on a live oak.","credit":"NPS Photo/Aaron Firth","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Biking","Road Biking","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Hands-On","Citizen Science","Volunteer Vacation","Hiking","Living History","Reenactments","Historic Weapons Demonstration","First Person Interpretation","Wildlife Watching","Birdwatching","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","Archeology","Colonization and Settlement","Explorers and Expeditions","Maritime","Coastal Defenses","Maritime - Military","Lighthouses","Medicine","Hospital","Military","Artillery","US Army","US Navy","US Marines","Monuments and Memorials","Presidents","Wars and Conflicts","Colonial/European Contact Conflicts","Civil War","World War II","Women's History","Animals","Birds","Night Sky","Astronomy"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Fort Monroe","description":"Fort Monroe National Monument is open year-round for outdoor activities like walking and exploring the historic grounds. Residents occupy many of the buildings. Respect their privacy by not peering into windows or opening gates.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"5:00AM - 11:59PM","monday":"5:00AM - 11:59PM","thursday":"5:00AM - 11:59PM","sunday":"5:00AM - 11:59PM","tuesday":"5:00AM - 11:59PM","friday":"5:00AM - 11:59PM","saturday":"5:00AM - 11:59PM"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Beaches","description":"The beaches at Fort Monroe are open to the public all year from sunrise to sunset. Only the first two coves at Outlook Beach have Life guards. Please use caution when entering the water. \nSeptember 16 - May 14: Dogs allowed on the beach with 6 foot leash\nMay 15 - September 15: Dogs not allowed on the beach","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","monday":"Sunrise to Sunset","thursday":"Sunrise to Sunset","sunday":"Sunrise to Sunset","tuesday":"Sunrise to Sunset","friday":"Sunrise to Sunset","saturday":"Sunrise to Sunset"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"Take exit 268 from Interstate 64 (I-64) in Hampton, Virginia toward Fort Monroe. Turn left from the exit ramp onto South Mallory Street. Turn right at the second light onto East Mellen Street. Cross the bridge and turn left at the light onto Ingalls Road. The Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center is on the left after about two-thirds of a mile. Park on Ingalls Road or in the lot behind the building.","weatherInfo":"Spring: Temperatures range from 40 F to 70 F with rain being common. Summer: Temperatures range from 75 F to 100 F with rain and sun equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of water. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 65 F. Hurricanes are more likely to threaten the are at this time of year. If planning a visit during this time, please be mindful of the storm activity. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 50 F on average with snow being uncommon.","contacts":{"phone":"757-722-FORT (3678)","email":"fomr_interpretation@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center","description":"Start your visit at Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center. Get oriented, see exhibits, and pick up visitor guides. Find national park passport cancellation stamps. Kids can ask for Junior Ranger Activity Books, and dog owners for BARK Ranger programs. The building has public restrooms and a water filling station. Admission is free. Park in the rear.","url":"https://fortmonroe.org/place_to_visit/visitor-education-center/","lat":37.00201,"lon":-76.31099},{"name":"Casemate Museum","description":"Located within the fort walls, the museum highlights a topical history of Point Comfort and Fort Monroe. The museum showcases the unique purposes of the casemates through time and the important role Fort Monroe played during the Civil War through the 21st century. Learn about the importance of tourism and hospitality during the turn of the 20th century, the importance of Fort Monroe as school starting per-Civil War, and other interesting uses of the casemates over time.","url":"https://fortmonroe.org/things-to-do/casemate-museum/","lat":37.00216282070882,"lon":-76.30935609340668}],"campgrounds":[{"name":"The Colonies RV Travel Park & Country Store","description":"The Colonies RV & Travel Park is at historic and scenic Fort Monroe National Monument. The Colonies offers RV and tent camping sites. The country store sells gifts, beach necessities, and RV supplies. The campground has picnic tables and pavilion rentals. Colonies rents pits and charcoal grills for use in the campground. The clubhouse has television and a full kitchen. The bath house has restrooms and showers. There is a 24-hour laundry.","url":"https://thecoloniesrvtravelpark.com","reservationUrl":"https://thecoloniesrvtravelpark.com","sites":35}],"thingsToDo":[],"nearby":[{"slug":"plum-tree-island-national-wildlife-refuge","km":14},{"slug":"cape-henry-memorial-part-of-colonial-national-historical-park","km":28},{"slug":"yorktown-battlefield-part-of-colonial-national-historical-park","km":28},{"slug":"nansemond-national-wildlife-refuge","km":31},{"slug":"fisherman-island-national-wildlife-refuge","km":31},{"slug":"eastern-shore-of-virginia-national-wildlife-refuge","km":34}],"hasBoundary":true,"boundarySource":{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division","url":"https://irma.nps.gov/DataStore/Reference/Profile/2224545"},"sources":[{"name":"NPS Data API","url":"https://developer.nps.gov/api/v1/parks?parkCode=fomr"},{"name":"NPS Land Resources Division boundaries","url":"https://services1.arcgis.com/fBc8EJBxQRMcHlei/arcgis/rest/services/NPS_Land_Resources_Division_Boundary_and_Tract_Data_Service/FeatureServer/2"}],"editorialStatus":"draft","synced":"2026-11-09T02:12:45.612Z","alerts":[{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Reminder: Look Before Parking","text":"Visitors are reminded to park in marked parking spaces. Parking in the grass or other alternative areas is unauthorized. Please help us #KeepFortMonroeBeautiful.","url":null,"updated":"2025-05-01 11:46:15.0","id":"nps-B9BEABDF-968C-4FCC-A17E-62C37E762042"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Road Closure and Fishing Pier Impact","text":"The Engineer Wharf, one of two fishing piers at Fort Monroe is temporarily closed. The Finger Pier remains open. Also closed is the section of Fenwick Road between Ingalls and the East Gate of the fort. Detour signs will aid travelers around the closure.","url":null,"updated":"2025-05-01 10:15:52.0","id":"nps-A3EF71AE-63D1-48C7-A970-3A08ED77AFFE"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/fort-monroe-national-monument/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/fort-monroe-national-monument.geojson"}