Fort Monroe National Monument VA
Lat, Long: 37.01733343, -76.30103195
Designation: National Monument
Fort Monroe National Monument has a diverse history spanning the American story from American Indian presence, Captain John Smith's journeys, first arrival of enslaved Africans in English North America, a safe haven for freedom seekers during the American Civil War, and a bastion of defense for the Chesapeake Bay through the 21st Century. Visit and witness the on-going preservation work in action.
Weather:
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.
Directions:
From I-64 East or West take Exit 268 (169 East Mallory St/Ft. Monroe) (Going East: Last Exit prior to Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, going West: first Exit after it.) Top of Exit Left at light onto S Mallory St (0.1 mile). Right at 2nd light onto E Mellen St. Continue crossing a small bridge (0.6 mile). Continue straight at light (Left fork) onto Ingalls Rd (0.6 mile). Left into visitor center parking lot or on street parking.
For more details ›Address/Contact:
41 Bernard Road
Fort Monroe, US, 23651-1001
Phone: 757-722-FORT (3678)
Email: fomr_interpretation@nps.gov
Entrance Fees:
Entry is free
![Aerial View of Fort Monroe](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fcommon%2Fuploads%2Fstructured_data%2F3C859CCE-1DD8-B71B-0B87DECA53D748EB.jpg&w=640&q=100)
![Fort Monroe in foreground with USS Kearsarge in background.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fcommon%2Fuploads%2Fstructured_data%2F3C859DCD-1DD8-B71B-0B6B17D24733CD9C.jpg&w=640&q=100)
![sun setting over the moat of Fort Monroe](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fcommon%2Fuploads%2Fstructured_data%2F3C859EC7-1DD8-B71B-0BF84920C57F623E.jpg&w=640&q=100)
![sunrise over the Parade Ground illuminates Algernourne Oak.](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nps.gov%2Fcommon%2Fuploads%2Fstructured_data%2F3C859FC5-1DD8-B71B-0BA185AE9A0B4A44.jpg&w=640&q=100)
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