11. Center of African American Heritage
Fort Monroe’s story is inseparable from African American heritage. Just steps away, in 1619, the first enslaved Africans landed at Point Comfort, forever shaping the course of American history. Centuries later, the fort emerged as a sanctuary for freedom seekers during the Civil War. The Fort Monroe Authority underscores its legacy as a powerful symbol of both oppression and liberation, marking it as sacred ground for generations to come.
