Name: Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Location: National Park Event Location

<p>Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the "Gibraltar of the Chesapeake" in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing the largest fortification in the western hemisphere.</p>

Uniformed park ranger conducting tour for semicircle of people under mottled shade on a sunny day.

Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

Fort Monroe Aerial View

Fort Monroe in foreground with USS Kearsarge in background.

Fort Monroe with USS Kearsarge

Fort Monroe Flagstaff Bastion

sunrise over the Parade Ground illuminates Algernourne Oak.

Algernourne Oak: Standing Sentinel

an Osprey dries its wings perched on a live oak.

Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation

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