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Fort Monroe Print - National Parks Gallery

Fort Monroe Print - National Parks Gallery

Fortress Monroe, Old Point Comfort, & Hygeia Hotel, Va. in 1861 & 1862

Battery church at sunset, Fort Monroe National Monument, 2016.

Battery church at sunset, Fort Monroe National Monument, 2016.

This battery church is a Spanish-American War era Endicott battery from the 1890s. Note: Endicott stands for the Secretary of War William C. Endicott, head of a joint army/navy/civilian board appointed by US Pr... More

Battery Church at Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Battery Church at Sunset - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

As the sunsets over Fort Monroe, VA the changing light helps paint a whole new picture of Battery Church, a Spanish-American War era Endicott battery during the 1890s.

General Benjamin Butler (1818-1893), Fort Monroe National Monument, 2016.

General Benjamin Butler (1818-1893), Fort Monroe National Monument, 20...

General Butler served at Fort Monroe during the Civil War, helping to welcome thousands of escaped slaves under the Monroe Doctrine.

View Along the Moat, Fortress Monroe, VA

View Along the Moat, Fortress Monroe, VA

A historic view along the moat of Fort Monroe from around 1900. On the left is the Water Batter, which no longer stands. In the distance is the fort's FLagstaff Bastion as well as the Old Point Comfort Lighthou... More

Tourist Attraction - Building 119,  Fort Monroe

Tourist Attraction - Building 119, Fort Monroe

Building 119 is located outside the stone Fortress on Fenwick Road, on "General's Row." It is a two-story brick building designed by Brigadier General Arthur Murray and was constructed in 1907 as the commanding... More

Live Oak,  Fort Monroe - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Live Oak, Fort Monroe - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Over 300 live oak trees call Fort Monroe, VA home. Among the most northern reaches of the live oak's natural range, it is uncommon to find the same concentration of these majestic trees anywhere else in the are... More

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk.

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe Nation...

NORFOLK (Nov. 04, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final ... More

Aerial view of Fort Monroe, Fort Monroe National Monument, 2016.

Aerial view of Fort Monroe, Fort Monroe National Monument, 2016.

Many significant examples of historic, cultural and natural resources can be seen in this aerial photograh of the nearly-600 acre Fort Monroe, which has been a national landmark since 1960.

Aerial View of Fort Monroe - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Aerial View of Fort Monroe - Public Domain image, National Parks Galle...

Only from an aerial view can the entire breadth of Fort Monroe be taken in all at once. Consisting of many significant examples of historic, cultural, and natural resources the almost 600 acres of Fort Monroe, ... More

Tourist Attraction - Fort Monroe Bridge

Tourist Attraction - Fort Monroe Bridge

The bridge leading to the Postern Gate. The photo clearly shows the detailed stonework of the construction of the Fort. On the other side of the Postern Gate is the Casemate Museum.

Escaped Slaves,  Fort Monroe - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Escaped Slaves, Fort Monroe - Public Domain image, National Parks Gal...

Escaped slaves, "contraband of war", sought refuge at Fort Monroe during the Civil War.

General Benjamin Butler - National Parks Gallery

General Benjamin Butler - National Parks Gallery

Genral Benjamin Butler served at Fort Monroe during the Civil War and helped welcome thousands of escaped slaves under the "Monroe Doctrine".

Spectators watch from Fort Monroe National Monument as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) prepares to cross over the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

Spectators watch from Fort Monroe National Monument as the aircraft ca...

NORFOLK (Mar. 11, 2012) Spectators watch from Fort Monroe National Monument as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) prepares to cross over the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel as the ship departs Naval Stati... More

Spectators watch from Fort Monroe National Monument as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) prepares to cross over the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel.

Spectators watch from Fort Monroe National Monument as the aircraft ca...

NORFOLK (Mar. 11, 2012) Spectators watch from Fort Monroe National Monument as the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) prepares to cross over the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel as the ship departs Naval Stati... More

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower passes Fort Monroe National Monument.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower passes Fort Monroe National Monument.

NORFOLK (Jun. 20, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk. Eisenhower is deploying as part of the Eisenhower C... More

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower passes Fort Monroe National Monument.

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower passes Fort Monroe National Monument.

NORFOLK (Jun. 20, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk. Eisenhower is deploying as part of the Eisenhower C... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) passes Fort Monroe Nat...

NORFOLK (Nov. 04, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Nitze deployed as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk.

The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) passes For...

NORFOLK (Nov. 04, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. James E. Williams deployed as part of Carri... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) passes Fort Monroe Nat...

NORFOLK (Nov. 04, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze (DDG 94) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Nitze deployed as part of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 12... More

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk.

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe Nation...

NORFOLK (Nov. 04, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final ... More

The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk.

The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) passes For...

NORFOLK (Nov. 04, 2012) The guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. James E. Williams deployed as part of Carri... More

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk.

The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe Nation...

NORFOLK (Nov. 04, 2012) The aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship arrives at Naval Station Norfolk. Enterprise's return to Norfolk will be the 25th and final ... More

A onlooker waves as the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing an eight-month deployment.

A onlooker waves as the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) ...

NORFOLK (Nov. 07, 2013) A onlooker waves as the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing an eight-month de... More

Tourist Attraction - Fort Monroe at twilight

Tourist Attraction - Fort Monroe at twilight

Fort Monroe National Monument: This national park preserves a diverse history from American Indian presence through the 21st century including the beginning of the end of slavery in the United States. The year ... More

Fort Monroe National Monument, Virginia

Fort Monroe National Monument, Virginia

Title from panel. Includes text on "Fort Monroe Points of Interest" and "Planning your Visit, " location map, and color illustrations. Text titled "Freedom's Fortress," three portraits of individuals (one color... More

Fort Monroe and the USS Kearsarge

Fort Monroe and the USS Kearsarge

An aerial view of Fort Monroe overlooking Continental Park as the USS Kearsarge returns to Norfolk, VA. Fort Monroe's flag is the first US flag many sailors see as their ship returns to port in Hampton Roads.

Aerial view of Fort Monroe, Fort Monroe National Monument, 2016.

Aerial view of Fort Monroe, Fort Monroe National Monument, 2016.

Public domain aerial photograph, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Public domain photograph of water reservoir, lake, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fort Monroe National Monument - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fort Monroe National Monument - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

U.S. 2nd Cavalry Charge During Fort Monroe First Civil War Encampment.

Artillery Firing Demonstrations on Fort Monroe's Parade Ground

Artillery Firing Demonstrations on Fort Monroe's Parade Ground

The sights and sounds of the firing of black powder weapons return to the Parade Ground at Fort Monroe, VA. The 5th US Artillery, Battery A, an American Civil War reenactment unit, provide firing demonstrations... More

Fort Monroe National Monument - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery

Fort Monroe National Monument - Public Domain image, National Parks Ga...

Families enjoy annual kite day at Fort Monroe National Monument.

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk. Eisenhower is deploying as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to s... More

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN

The aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) passes Fort Monroe National Monument as the ship departs Naval Station Norfolk. Eisenhower is deploying as part of the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group to s... More

Davis in casemate by A. Waud

Davis in casemate by A. Waud

Sketch of Davis in the casemate at Fort Monroe by Alfred Waud (circa 1865). source at Library of Congress]

Davis in casemate by A. Waud (cropped)

Davis in casemate by A. Waud (cropped)

Sketch of Davis in the casemate at Fort Monroe by Alfred Waud (circa 1865). source at Library of Congress]

Fort Monroe Aerial

Fort Monroe Aerial

Fort Monroe, Virginia, from the Air US Army Photo