Fort Monroe National Monument
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe
N 37° 00.283 W 076° 18.439
18S E 383684 N 4096194
Fort Monroe National Monument has a diverse history spanning the American story from American Indian presence,
Waymark Code: WM11V48
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 12/20/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Bernd das Brot Team
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"Freedom's Fortress"
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.
State/States the Park is located...: Virginia

Park Designation: Monument/Memorial

Website From the National Parks Service Page of this Waymark...: [Web Link]

Are pictures included?: yes

Times the Visitors Center (or Park) is Open....: Not listed

Months the Visitors Center/Park is open...: Not listed

SECONDARY website.: Not listed

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