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The Fort Monroe Authority collects and cares for objects and archival materials representing the history of the inhabitants of the land currently occupied by the Authority. Research & Collections
The Fort Monroe Authority, a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Virginia, is governed by a fourteen member Board of Trustees.
Fort Monroe Authority Oversees the preservation, conservation, protection, and maintenance of the Commonwealth's real property interests at Fort Monroe and the renewal of Fort Monroe as a vibrant and thriving community.
Fort Monroe's story spans from prehistory to the 2000s. Kecoughtan Indians occupied Old Point Comfort before the arrival of English colonists. The first enslaved Africans arrived in 1619. Those escaping slavery sought their freedom at the fort during the Civil War.
Fort Monroe is a former military installation in Hampton, Virginia, at Old Point Comfort, the southern tip of the Virginia Peninsula, United States. It is currently managed by partnership between the Fort Monroe Authority for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the National Park Service, and the city of Hampton as the Fort Monroe National Monument.
Establishes the Fort Monroe Authority as a public body corporate and as a political subdivision of the Commonwealth to be governed by a 12-member Board of Trustees. The Authority oversees the preservation, conservation, protection and maintenance of the Commonwealth's real property interests at Fort Monroe and the renewal of Fort Monroe as a ...
Fort Monroe is the largest stone fort ever built in the United States and the only moat-encircled fort remaining in active duty. Over 400 years ago, in 1607, the English explorer Captain John Smith came ashore near here.
The Fort Monroe Authority collects and cares for objects and archival materials representing the history of the inhabitants of the land currently occupied by the Authority. Research & Collections Programs & Tours
Fort Monroe Authority. Reimagine historic Fort Monroe’s future. Adaptive reuse and redevelopment RFQ opportunity for mixed-use community on the Chesapeake Bay coastal waterfront.
Fort Monroe programs and events are presented through a collaboration of the Fort Monroe Authority and the National Park Service. Events are subject to change without notice. All programs and events are free of charge, unless indicated otherwise. Some programs and events require pre-registration.
There is hereby created a political subdivision and public body corporate and politic of the Commonwealth of Virginia to be known as the Fort Monroe Authority, to be governed by a Board of Trustees (Board) consisting of 14 members appointed as follows: the Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources and the Secretary of Commerce and Trade, or ...
Detailed building information and governing documents. Reimagine historic Fort Monroe’s future. Adaptive reuse and redevelopment RFQ opportunity for mixed-use community on the Chesapeake Bay coastal waterfront.
Detailed building information and governing documents. Reimagine historic Fort Monroe’s future. Adaptive reuse and redevelopment RFQ opportunity for mixed-use community on the Chesapeake Bay coastal waterfront.
The Fort Monroe Authority is leading the way. On November 1, 2011, President Barack Obama named the fort a National Monument—a key strategy to preserve the fortress with the National Park Service.
Fort Monroe boasts a hotel with exceptional views, a coffeehouse located within the walls of the old army fire station, a bar/restaurant by the water with stunning sunset views, a small beach and more.
Description: To govern the Fort Monroe Authority. Staff Contact: Glenn Oder, Executive Director of the Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority. goder@fmauthority.com, (757) 251-2748, Old Quarters #1, 151 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651. All members appointed by By Statute.
The Illuminating Shadows Project highlights the stories of black people who have played diverse roles in the history of Old Point Comfort. Submit a Story!
Fort Monroe Authority is an office in Hampton, Virginia. Fort Monroe Authority is situated close to the historic buildings Quarters 1 and Building #50 . Overview
Located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay you can enjoy the panoramic waterfront views, nature trails, historic homes and buildings, restaurants, and beaches. Today, through a partnership between the National Park Service, Fort Monroe Authority and the City of Hampton, Fort Monroe continues to be a wonderful place to live, work, play, and learn.
Fort Monroe Authority. 757-637-7778. The Fort Monroe Authority (FMA) is committed to fulfilling the education and stewardship mission of the FMA through organizational excellence. Contact us today.