Fort Monroe, Virginia - Lee's Quarters at Fort Monroe National Monument (2019)
Fort Monroe (also known as the Fort Monroe National Monument) is a decommissioned military installation in Hampton, Virginia at Old Point Comfort, the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula, United States. Along with Fort Wool, Fort Monroe originally guarded the navigation channel between the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads—the natural roadstead at the confluence of the Elizabeth, the Nansemond and the James rivers. Until disarmament in 1946, the areas protected by the fort were the entire Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River regions, including the water approaches to the cities of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, along with important shipyards and naval bases in the Hampton Roads area. Surrounded by a moat, the six-sided bastion fort is the largest fort by area ever built in the United States.
During the initial exploration by a mission headed by Captain Christopher Newport in the early 1600s, the earliest days of the Colony of Virginia, the site was identified as a strategic defensive location. Beginning by 1609, defensive fortifications were built at Old Point Comfort during Virginia's first two centuries. The first was a wooden stockade named Fort Algernourne, followed by other small forts.[8][9] However, the much more substantial facility of stone that became known as Fort Monroe (and adjacent Fort Wool on an artificial island across the channel) were completed in 1834, as part of the third system of U.S. fortifications. The principal fort was named in honor of U.S. President James Monroe. Although Virginia became part of the Confederate States of America, Fort Monroe remained in Union hands throughout the American Civil War (1861–1865). It became notable as a historic and symbolic site of early freedom for former slaves under the provisions of contraband policies. For two years thereafter, the former Confederate President, Jefferson Davis, was imprisoned at the fort. His first months of confinement were spent in a cell of the casemated fort walls that is now part of its Casemate Museum. Around the turn of the 20th century, numerous gun batteries were added in and near Fort Monroe under the Endicott program; it became the largest fort and headquarters of the Harbor Defenses of Chesapeake Bay.[9] In the 19th and 20th centuries it housed artillery schools, including the Coast Artillery School (1907–1946). The Continental Army Command (CONARC) (1955–1973) headquarters was at Fort Monroe, succeeded by the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) following a division of CONARC into TRADOC and United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) in 1973. CONARC was responsible for all active Army units in the continental United States. TRADOC was headquartered at the fort from 1973 until its decommissioning.
Fort Monroe was decommissioned on September 15, 2011, and many of its functions were transferred to nearby Fort Eustis. Several re-use plans for Fort Monroe are under development in the Hampton community. On November 1, 2011, President Barack Obama signed a proclamation to designate portions of Fort Monroe as a National Monument. This was the first time that President Obama exercised his authority under the Antiquities Act, a 1906 law to protect sites deemed to have natural, historical or scientific significance.
Fort Monroe, Virginia - Fort Monroe National Monument Drive (2019)
Fort Monroe (also known as the Fort Monroe National Monument) is a decommissioned military installation in Hampton, Virginia at Old Point Comfort, the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula, United States. Along with Fort Wool, Fort Monroe originally guarded the navigation channel between the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads—the natural roadstead at the confluence of the Elizabeth, the Nansemond and the James rivers. Until disarmament in 1946, the areas protected by the fort were the entire Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River regions, including the water approaches to the cities of Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland, along with important shipyards and naval bases in the Hampton Roads area. Surrounded by a moat, the six-sided bastion fort is the largest fort by area ever built in the United States.
During the initial exploration by a mission headed by Captain Christopher Newport in the early 1600s, the earliest days of the Colony of Virginia, the site was identified as a strategic defensive location. Beginning by 1609, defensive fortifications were built at Old Point Comfort during Virginia's first two centuries. The first was a wooden stockade named Fort Algernourne, followed by other small forts. However, the much more substantial facility of stone that became known as Fort Monroe (and adjacent Fort Wool on an artificial island across the channel) were completed in 1834, as part of the third system of U.S. fortifications. The principal fort was named in honor of U.S. President James Monroe. Although Virginia became part of the Confederate States of America, Fort Monroe remained in Union hands throughout the American Civil War (1861–1865). It became notable as a historic and symbolic site of early freedom for former slaves under the provisions of contraband policies. For two years thereafter, the former Confederate President, Jefferson Davis, was imprisoned at the fort. His first months of confinement were spent in a cell of the casemated fort walls that is now part of its Casemate Museum. Around the turn of the 20th century, numerous gun batteries were added in and near Fort Monroe under the Endicott program; it became the largest fort and headquarters of the Harbor Defenses of Chesapeake Bay.[9] In the 19th and 20th centuries it housed artillery schools, including the Coast Artillery School (1907–1946). The Continental Army Command (CONARC) (1955–1973) headquarters was at Fort Monroe, succeeded by the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) following a division of CONARC into TRADOC and United States Army Forces Command (FORSCOM) in 1973. CONARC was responsible for all active Army units in the continental United States. TRADOC was headquartered at the fort from 1973 until its decommissioning.
Fort Monroe was decommissioned on September 15, 2011, and many of its functions were transferred to nearby Fort Eustis. Several re-use plans for Fort Monroe are under development in the Hampton community. On November 1, 2011, President Barack Obama signed a proclamation to designate portions of Fort Monroe as a National Monument. This was the first time that President Obama exercised his authority under the Antiquities Act, a 1906 law to protect sites deemed to have natural, historical or scientific significance.
Fort Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Hampton, Virginia
Fort Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Virginia
National Historic Landmark District
Old Point Comfort is a 565 acre barrier split of land surrounded by eight miles of panoramic waterfront views of the harbor of Hampton Roads and the Chesapeake Bay. It is home to the largest stone fort ever built in America and one of Virginia's most popular tourism destinations.
Imagine stunning historic neighborhoods, three miles of pristine beaches, and nearly 200 acres of natural resources where you can jog, bike, and stroll along the breezy boardwalk.
Now, you can make your way home to Fort Monroe and live in this one of a kind place. On September 15, 2011 the U.S. Army departs Fort Monroe and it will immediately transition to a state enclave, open to all.
President Obama Designates Fort Monroe a National Monument
President Obama signs a declaration to declare Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia, as a national monument. November 1, 2011.
The Hauntings at Fort Monroe in Hampton Virginia
Okay here we go again! My husband and I went on another one of our haunting endeavors. Fort Monroe, a former army base is said to be one of the most haunted bases in Virginia. Now a National Park, Heather McCann, the Deputy Public Affairs Officer at Fort Monroe says that she does not come here at night as she led some tourist pass the Casemate Museum. The lamp posts illuminated the area as some colleagues investigated the area at 10:00 p.m. As they looked up in the window they notice the curtain parted when it shouldn't have been. One of the tourist on the tour guide said they felt as if someone or something touched them. Apparitions from the Civil War era are most often seen. Jefferson Davis was imprisoned there after being wrongly accused of plotting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Davis ghost is seen walking the ramparts day and night. Quarters Number 1 is reportedly visited by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln. Jane Polonsky, author and former resident has been collecting ghost stories about Fort Monroe since the 1960s. The story of the white lady is another haunting because she was having an affair on her husband with a young soldier. The husband came home early and found his wife and the soldier in bed together and he shot his wife. It is said that the wife roams the fort in her white nightdress looking for her lover. The Chamberlain hotel is near Fort Monroe and has been notorious for its hauntings of ghosts. Edgar Allan Poe has visited the hotel and has talked to one of the lady ghosts. This information came from The Hauntings of Fort Monroe Website, Article, The United States Army. We toured the Casemate Museum and we saw the Jefferson Davis Prison Cell. This is an interesting place to visit if your interested in history and ghost hauntings. AAGH (African American Ghost Hunters)
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USS Forrest Sherman DDG98 viewed from Fort Monroe, Phoebus/Hampton, Virginia
USS Forrest Sherman DDG98 viewed from Fort Monroe, Phoebus/Hampton, Virginia. 15mph/13 knots winds ship at 11.5mph10 knots. Relative speed on the weather decks. 25mph/23knotts. Air temp 40d F. Wind chill 36dF. All plus or minus depending on headwind gusts up to 25mph.
Dji phantom 3 Fort Monroe Hampton Virginia
Just a quick flight at Fort Monroe Hampton Virginia today Winds were 35mph. I will Definitely be back for another flight here soon. Thanks for Watching
Fort Monroe a Monumental Success
Join us in celebrating Fort Monroe becoming a National Monument.
Fort Monroe Virginia
Walking through Fort Monroe. It is a historical form between Williamsburg and Busch Gardens, Virginia. It was built in the early 1800's and was active through World War I but is best known as a Civil War fort. It is free to tour and makes for a great day trip. Afterwards, there is a beach just outside one of the gates.
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Driving tour of the entrance to Fort Monroe NM, Virginia
Driving tour of the entrance to Fort Monroe NM, Virginia Through Tunnel entrance
Fort Monroe, Virginia - National Monument Part 3 FINAL
Fort Monroe, Virginia - National Monument Part 3 FINAL
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00:02:21 1 Description
00:02:56 2 History
00:03:32 2.1 Colonial period
00:05:25 2.2 Early 19th century
00:08:03 2.3 American Civil War
00:08:12 2.3.1 1860–61
00:13:18 2.3.2 1862
00:14:56 2.3.3 1864–96
00:17:50 2.4 Twentieth century
00:18:43 2.5 Coast Artillery School
00:19:23 2.5.1 Commandants list
00:20:45 2.6 Base Realignment and Closure
00:21:40 3 Preservation
00:22:28 4 Redevelopment possibilities
00:25:29 5 Climate
00:25:54 6 See also
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Fort Monroe (also known as the Fort Monroe National Monument) is a decommissioned military installation in Hampton, Virginia—at Old Point Comfort, the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula, United States. Along with Fort Wool, Fort Monroe guarded the navigation channel between the Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads—the natural roadstead at the confluence of the Elizabeth, the Nansemond and the James rivers. Surrounded by a moat, the seven-sided star fort is the largest stone fort ever built in the United States.
During the initial exploration by the mission headed by Captain Christopher Newport in the earliest days of the Colony of Virginia, the site was identified as a strategic defensive location. Beginning by 1609, defensive fortifications were built at Old Point Comfort during Virginia's first two centuries. The first was a wooden stockade named Fort Algernourne. However, the much more substantial facility of stone to become known as Fort Monroe (and adjacent Fort Wool on an artificial island across the channel) were completed in 1834. The principal facility was named in honor of U.S. President James Monroe. Although Virginia became part of the Confederate States of America, Fort Monroe remained in Union hands throughout the American Civil War (1861–1865). It became notable as a historic and symbolic site of early freedom for former slaves under the provisions of contraband policies. For two years thereafter, the former Confederate President, Jefferson Davis, was imprisoned at the fort. His first months of confinement were spent in a cell of the casemate fort walls that is now part of its Casemate Museum. In the 20th century, it housed the Coast Artillery School and later the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) until its decommission.
Fort Monroe was decommissioned on September 15, 2011, and many of its functions were transferred to nearby Fort Eustis. Several re-use plans for Fort Monroe are under development in the Hampton community. On November 1, 2011, President Barack Obama signed a proclamation to designate portions of Fort Monroe as a National Monument. This was the first time that President Obama exercised his authority under the Antiquities Act, a 1906 law to protect sites deemed to have natural, historical or scientific significance.
Fort Monroe, Virginia Aka Fort Monroe Big Guns (1936)
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Fort Monroe July 4th 2018
Presentation given at Historic Fort Monroe (Hampton, VA) on the 187th anniversary of the death of President James Monroe, titled All Roads Lead to the Chesapeake Bay: James Monroe Secured the Land Borders First was given by G. Mark Walsh, National Advisory Board of the James Monroe Memorial Foundation.
(4) 2nd US Cavalry Company A, Re-enactment, Fort Monroe, Hampton, Virginia, 4/2/17 2189
Garrison Life at Fort Monroe, April 1-2, 2017
(1) Operatic Medley, Federal Brass Band, Garrison Life Encampment at Fort Monroe, 4/1/17 1958
(2) Federal Brass Band, Garrison Life Encampment at Fort Monroe, 4/1/17 1950
(3) Bugle, Garrison Life Encampment at Fort Monroe, 4/2/17 2188
(4) 2nd US Cavalry Company A, Re-enactment, Fort Monroe, Virginia, 4/2/17 2189
(5) Cavalry Members Talking with Spectators, 4/2/17 2226
(6) “Horses on Roadway” sign, Fort Monroe, 4/1/17 2117
(7) Cannon Firing, Re-enactment, Fort Monroe, Virginia, 4/1/17 1996
(8) Civil War Infantry Demonstration, Fort Monroe, 4/2/17 2452
(9) Civil War Infantry Demonstration, Fort Monroe, 4/2/17 2455
(10) Horses, 2nd Cavalry Company A Encampment, Fort Monroe, 4/2/17 2437
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(11) Photos from Fort Monroe Garrison Life Civil War Re-enactment, April 1-2, 2017 3 Sec per Slide
(12) Photos from Fort Monroe Garrison Life Civil War Re-enactment, April 1-2, 2017 5 Sec per Slide
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Land transfer allows Fort Monroe to move forward with plans
The Fort Monroe Authority is moving forward with its plans to establish the area as a livable community and tourist attraction.
Senator Warner urges national monument status for Fort Monroe
Senator Mark Warner's spoke on the Senate floor today urging national monument status for Fort Monroe in Hampton, Virginia. Tomorrow, the U.S. Army transfers ownership of the historic fort to a regional authority.