Overview
Fort Monroe is a large stone fort at the tip of the Virginia Peninsula, now a national monument.
History
The first enslaved Africans in English North America arrived nearby at Point Comfort in 1619. During the Civil War, the fort became a refuge for people escaping slavery and was called "Freedom's Fortress".
Today
Visitors tour the fort, museum and waterfront.
Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.