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Fort Monroe boasts the nickname of Freedom’s Fortress and features a long history spanning almost four centuries, beginning in the year 1609 with the first settlers to serving as a safe house for slaves in the years of the Civil War to acting as a defense bastion for the bay throughout World War II. Visitors can relax and spend some times outdoors on the green grounds and maybe spot a member of the bird family of Fort Monroe National Monument park. Fort Monroe is a site of particular African American cultural significance, with several historical events taking place at the fort.

41 Bernard Rd, Fort Monroe, VA 23651, Phone: 757-722-3678

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