Fort Monroe Authority

4.9 · 28 reviews
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Steve Markos
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2020-09-03 05:00

I am a writer and photographer for National Park P...

I am a writer and photographer for National Park Planner and I visited Fort Monroe National Monument in September 2014. The park preserves the largest masonry fort ever built in the United States. Construction started in 1819 and lasted until 1834, with minor construction projects continuing for yea...

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Thomas Cook
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2020-07-05 05:31

Was stationed at Fort Monroe before it closed. It ...

Was stationed at Fort Monroe before it closed. It is a beautiful, hidden gem. Take the time to get off the interstate (after you transit the HRBT) and spend a few hours both "inside the moat" and outside. Visit the museum and drive around the Old Post.

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William A. Jokela
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2020-05-26 13:32

I was stationed there from July 1968 - January 196...

I was stationed there from July 1968 - January 1969 and was assigned to the 50th Army Band, "The Continental Army Band." We played evening concerts at Continental Park and did what we called "March Arounds" inside the mote. The chief engineer for the construction of Fort Monroe AND Fort Pulaski in S...

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Eric Johnston
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2020-05-21 01:05

If you are in the area it is worth visiting. The ...

If you are in the area it is worth visiting. The fort is very interesting, and the Casemate museum makes the trip. Visit the flag staff. If facing the interior of the fort, walk the wall to the right and visit the pretty cemetery along the wall.

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Jeannie Power
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2020-04-13 21:32

Gorgeous National Park! Park inside the fort at Th...

Gorgeous National Park! Park inside the fort at The Casemate Museum. Take a walk up the Flag Bastion for a wonderful view of the bay and walk around the entire fort walls. Have dinner at The Deadrise, also on Fort Monroe, and catch a great sunset over the Marina.

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John Vinacco
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2020-01-25 05:00

I highly recommend the Ft Monroe experience includ...

I highly recommend the Ft Monroe experience include shuttle boat rides to Ft Wool
Kids want some activities and a boat ride and tour of the companion fortress not only completes the historical picture but makes the destination more exciting for the kids ... and this 64 year old kid would love the a...

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