2017-18 ANNUAL REPORT

The Stories of Freedom at Set the Stage for ’s 2019 Commemoration From the first arrival of Africans in English North America in 1619, to Fort Monroe becoming “Freedom’s Fortress” during the , this peninsula has been the site of many nationally significant events. In August 2019, we will open the Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center that will include exhibits featuring the Virginia Indians, the 1619 arrival story, the 1861 “Contraband Decision,” and the US Army presence at the fort. On behalf of the Fort Monroe Authority, the , and the Fort Monroe Foundation, welcome to Fort Monroe and the 2019 commemoration year.

2 fortmonroe.org A Shared Perspective

Greetings from the Fort Monroe Authority Board of Trustees, the Fort Monroe Foundation Board of Directors, the Fort Monroe National Monument, and all staff.

On behalf of the Fort Monroe Trustees, Foundation an historic structures study of the nationally significant Board of Directors, and our National Park Service Quarters No. 1 and restoration is proceeding. colleagues, I share this report of last year’s highlights The transformation of the former U.S. Army post with a view toward the much-anticipated 2019 into a national visitor destination continues with commemoration year -- beginning at Fort Monroe further infrastructure improvements and the final August 23-25, 2019. transfer of property. We’ve launched a Request for The new Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Qualifications to “reimagine” Fort Monroe’s future Center is under construction following extensive development as a unique public community and public, architectural and exhibit planning, and diversely rich, historic site. an unanticipated archaeological study of historic In support of this progress, generous investments foundations discovered at the project site. Partnering continue by the federal government, the Commonwealth with the City of Hampton Schools and the National of Virginia, and now a growing circle of private sector Park Service, we hosted every student in grades donors – for which we are most grateful. Thank you for 4 through 12 for a special educational program, your interest and support of Fort Monroe. resulting in close to 5,000 participating! Special events continued to draw ever-increasing, enthusiastic crowds--thanks to the successful collaboration among Fort Monroe and National

Park Service staff, volunteers, and City of Hampton G. Glenn Oder, ASLA Executive Director colleagues. The National Park Service completed Fort Monroe Authority

Annual Report 1 Welcoming Act

The $8.5 million Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center will provide guests with a point of arrival and orientation to the significant historical and recreational amenities of Fort Monroe. Through the adaptive reuse of an original Beaux Arts Style building, first built in 1909 as a library for the Coast Artillery School, the Visitor and Education Center will offer visitor amenities, galleries, a gift shop, information desk, archives, and multi-purpose space. It will also feature exhibits that include the story of the arrival of the first Africans and the Contraband Camp at Fort Monroe. Opening is scheduled for August 2019.

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Hands-on & Minds-on

Inspiring stewardship of Fort Monroe through recreation, conservation, educational, and historic preservation programs is what we do. Over 100,000 diverse visitors joined us this year to explore, learn, discover, be inspired, or simply have fun in a variety of ways while experiencing Fort Monroe.

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The following are just a few ways to discover and enjoy Fort Monroe:

African Arrival Day Ghost Walk Annual Living History Dinner Hampton Cup Regatta Artillery Firing Demonstration Kite Day Campfire Talk Series Memorial Day Ceremony Common Soldier Program Mistletoe Home Tours Contraband Commemoration Music by the Bay Concerts Fourth at the Fort Tree-lighting Ceremony Garrison Life at Fort Monroe Veterans Day Ceremony

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Quarters No. 1 is Fort Monroe National Monument’s first major preservation project, beginning with exterior renovations by staff from the National Park Service’s Historic Architecture, Conservation and Engineering Center. A national landmark, Quarters No. 1 is the site where Major General made the decision to consider three freedom seekers as “contraband” and changed the course of the Civil War. Through a National Trust for Historic Preservation initiative, a college crew was trained on preservation practices as they restored the porch of the Engineer’s Quarters. At the site of the new Visitor and Education Center, the original 1820s foundation of the DeRussy House was discovered, home of Brigadier General Rene Edward DeRussy, chief engineer on many fort construction projects.

5 Reimagine Fort Monroe – A Once-In-A-Lifetime Community Redevelopment Opportunity

Strategic Objectives | The primary objective of the Request For Qualifications is to allow the Fort Monroe Authority to find qualified respondents with the experience and capacity to accept the challenges of this unique adaptive reuse project. Respondents must understand our desire to see this historic property redeveloped into a vibrant, mixed-use community that creates social, cultural, and economic successes. To accomplish these objectives, the FMA is looking for respondents who embrace the following strategies:

Adaptive Use and Reuse of Historic Structures Fort Monroe will be a model of preservation and sustainability. The successful respondent will work within the parameters of the Fort Monroe Historic Preservation Manual and Design Standards, the Programmatic Agreement, the State Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

Exemplary Land Use Planning The Reuse Plan and the Fort Monroe Master Plan are guidelines that respondents will strategically use to capture and enhance the essence of a mixed-use community that embraces our mandates of preserving this historic site and sharing our rich history while striving to achieve economic sustainability.

Provide Sustainable Revenue Fort Monroe is an economic engine for the community, the region, and the state. To achieve a successful performance model, respondents will accept their proportional role in the sustainability of the common area, special events, and community spaces in order to maintain the ambiance of this special place.

Embrace the NPS Fort Monroe is a National Monument. Although the property is divided between the FMA and NPS, the aspirational goal is to provide a borderless visitor experience without legislative barriers. Successful respondents will embrace this objective and demonstrate a vision for use and adaptive reuse that welcomes visitors to historic interpretation experiences and special events.

Implement the Vision The FMA will select one or more respondents to implement a mutually accepted vision for a strategic project or projects at Fort Monroe. Implementation of these projects will follow negotiated and agreed-upon timelines and project goals.

6 fortmonroe.org Reimagine Fort Monroe – A Once-In-A-Lifetime Community Redevelopment Opportunity

The vision for Fort Monroe is to redevelop this historic property into a vibrant, mixed-use community that creates social, cultural, and economic successes.

Annual Report 7 Investment

Since taking ownership from the U.S. Army in 2011, Fort Monroe mission, develop awareness and audience, and build sustainability. has secured $78,200,000 from the U.S. Congress, National The Fort Monroe Foundation has begun to broaden the base of Park Service, Commonwealth of Virginia, the City of Hampton, donors to include all interested individuals, corporations, and and several early, founding philanthropic sources. These early foundations. Major private investors this past year included The investments have funded a first phase of extensive planning, Mary Morton Parsons Foundation with a $250,000 Challenge; capital improvements to infrastructure, and early educational and TowneBank with a total gift to date of $250,000; and Dominion public program development. Energy Foundation with a gift of $200,000.

Now, a second phase of capital restoration and program development has begun, totaling $20,000,000 to meet our

$78.2M $250K $250K $200K Secured from the U.S. Challenge investment from Total gift to date from Gift from Dominion Energy Congress, National Park The Mary Morton Parsons TowneBank Foundation Service, Commonwealth Foundation of Virginia, the City of Hampton, and several early, founding philanthropic sources

8 fortmonroe.org Phase Two Priority Components Under Development

• The Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center • Enhancements to the Casemate Museum

• Rehabilitation of the historic Quarters No. 1 • Rehabilitation of the Fort Monroe Post Theater

• Enhancements to the property’s front entrance • African Landing Memorial

• Wayfinding signage implementation • Capacity-building – additional staffing and volunteers, education and public program

• Extensive site-wide interpretive signage planning expansion, increased marketing and communications, and further structuring of a comprehensive development program

Annual Report 9 Funding Strategy

While Fort Monroe has a 400-year history, the Fort Monroe Foundation is young. To meet short-term needs, the Foundation is focusing on securing early investment from highly strategic sources who understand the need to attract major early founding donors. Long term, the Foundation is building a model comprehensive development program. This year, the Foundation introduced The Annual Fund for all individuals, expanded the Sponsorship Program for events and program needs, and broadened the constituency and communication programs.

WAYS TO INVEST

More donors are choosing Fort Monroe Foundation for their philanthropic support – and selecting from among several ways of giving: annual unrestricted support for operations and programs (The Annual Fund); restricted support for priority capital projects and programs; sponsorship of special events, educational programs or communications; or reserve funds.

Donors also have a choice to fulfill their interest in Fort Monroe through optional tax-wise ways: outright gifts, multi-year pledges, gifts of appreciated securities, real or personal property, or a planned gift.

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The Fort Monroe Foundation is a 501c3 charitable organization that helps build awareness and garner support for the mission and needs of Fort Monroe.

The Fort Monroe Trustees, Foundation Directors and all staff gratefully acknowledge the generous support of the following donorswho provided gifts totaling $2,276,268 between January 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018. Every attempt has been made to list donors accurately. For inquiries or corrections, please contact: Patti Ferguson, Fort Monroe Foundation, [email protected].

SPECIAL & RESTRICTED GIFTS

Capital & Capacity-Building Programs & Services Holidays at Fort Monroe Gifts or pledges made toward renovation or Contributions to sustain and/or Hampton Convention and Visitor Bureau restoration projects or expansion of resources expand educational and public programming Deadrise Fish House Casemate Museum Fort Monroe Visitor Living History Dinner Program The Casemate Museum Foundation and Education Center Cox-Powell The Chamberlin City of Hampton James River Landscaping CNU Lifelong Learning Society Commonwealth of Virginia Kimley-Horn Dominion Energy Foundation Joan Smith Music-by-the-Bay Concert Series National Park Foundation Michael Terry Cable Associates The Mary Morton Parsons Foundation Elise Tolley Cox-Powell Joyce S. Price Family Foundation Warrant Officer Historical Foundation Divaris Real Estate, Inc. TowneBank Flags Over Freedom’s Fortress Hampton Convention and Visitor Bureau U.S. Department of Defense Yacht Club – Office of Economic Adjustment Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. Marketing Communications Services Old Point National Bank Jefferson Davis Memorial Park Hampton Convention and Visitor Bureau Senex Law Lucy Steele Howell Creative Group Veolia Water North America John G. & Mary M. Williams United Daughters of the Confederacy Sponsorships Endowment & Reserve Funds Recognition of those providing support to special Border Rangers #2508 The Fort Monroe Foundation invites donors to events held annually at Fort Monroe Caroline Grays Chapter consider tax-wise planned gifts for current needs Great Granddaughters Virginia Division Campfire Talk Series or for reserves and endowment for future needs. J E B Stuart Chapter 156 Colonies RV and Travel Park Policies for investment management available upon request. President Davis Chapter 2197 Fourth at the Fort Richmond Stonewall Jackson Chapter Cox Communications Virginia Great Great Divaris Real Estate, Inc. Granddaughters Club Hampton Convention and Visitor Bureau Commanding General’s House Paradise Ocean Club Ann Partlow Ward Scull Charles & Amanda Graham Veolia Joyce Bush Warwick Mechanical Group For more information about ways you can give, please contact: Main Entrance Landscaping Youth Sailing Virginia Garden Club Ghost Walk The Fort Monroe Foundation Old Point National Bank (757) 637-7778 [email protected] Veronica Weymouth Weymouth Funeral Home

Annual Report 11 THE ANNUAL FUND – Ongoing Unrestricted Program Support

Individuals Col. Carter & Caroline Furr Veroncia Gallardo Foundations The Algernourne Society Anne Griesmer Terry Gearhart & Trusts recognizing gifts of $500, David & Debbie Grimm Christine Jacques Gergely Peninsula Community Foundation $1,500, $2,500 or more Dr. Thomas Hall Carlyle Gravely Associations William Armbruster & Betty Wright Douglas & Mindy Henderson Edna Griffenhagen

Edward Ayers Norman & Barbara Hines Elena Grose & Congregations American Friends of Lafayette Colin G. Campbell Mr. & Mrs. Kendall C. Jones Elynor (Dibba) B. Hamilton Centurion Interdenominational Vincent & Nancy Cuda Arlene K. Kopek E. David & Louise M. Hodor Church Alan Diamonstein Mamie E. Locke Alan R. & Marilyn F. Hoffman Chip Dicks Chip & Dawn Lomax Ann Hogg Memorial Gifts William & Anne Hart Deedy Mason Raymond Holleran Rep. Herbert Bateman Laura Bateman T. Destry Jarvis Terry McGovern Arthur & Marg Jensen Charles Bryan Jay & Tara Joseph Al & Jan Miller Martha Katz-Hyman Soucy Family Mr. & Mrs. W. Robert Kelly Jr. Barry & Janice Miller William Lowry LTC & Mrs. Robert W. Cornell Barbara Langley Ray & Phyllis Morgan Jerry & Janice Markham Dorothy Conley Neal & Susan Lineberry David L. Morris II I. Neil McInnis Jr. Col USA Ret. Delceno Miles Patricia Doop Nathanial & Anne Peirce Lorraine Menard Susan Bradley Jim Moran Ronald & Kathryn Ponzar Steve Morales Jeff Sandford Lawrence & Kathy Myers Steve Ralph Jeri Ortiz Agnes Liakos The Honorable Glenn & Mary Oder Robin Reed & Patti Ferguson Norman & Karen Otto Barbara Langley W. Taylor Reveley John J. Reynolds Jennifer Pattison Ed & Janet Lippus Ward R. Scull III Gordon & Judith Rheinstrom Kristine Payson Robert Lomax Robert E. Seger Charles Schwam Shannon Ricles Jullian Macallister Robert Shuford Marcia Scrivener Blanche Rollins Nathanial Peirce Anthony & Patricia Soltys Tom & Sharon Sobieski Jeff & Laura Sandford Colonel Edward G. Miller, USA, Ret. Davis & Trena Stalfort Steve & Gena Spaur Terry & Carol Seas Lieutenant Colonel Barry A. Miller, Mary Ellen Stumpf Kevin Spence Darcy & Sam Sink USAF, Ret. Chuck & Julia Valiant Wayne Sprinkle Christine Soucy Walter and Alice Poznar Ronald E. Ponzar Michael Westfall Mark & Wendy Stephens David Spencer Nina C. Terry Jane Yerkes Jay Sweat Larry Strauss Mark F. Terry Freedom Fellows Mark F. Terry Mr. Noel Talcott Jr. recognizing gifts of $250 - $499 Jerry & Judy Wymore Phyllis Terrell Commemorative Gifts Charles & Joan Baker Continental Army Command Band Friends of the Fort Cody & Sabrina Ann Thomas William Lowry Dr. William & Norma Harvey recognizing gifts up to $99 Bradley Todd Hampton’s History Gregory Lawson Helen & Warren Aleck Judy Torrey Hannah Wampler Sally A. Lazorchak Jennifer Allen Cindi Townsend W. Robert Kelly Jr. Evelyn (Kay) Perry Anonymous Claude Vann Charles Schwam Bruce Sturk Terry Vidaurri Carol A. Baker Henry Parfitt Molly J. Ward Hannah Wampler Ed & Sheila Barnes Samantha Hopson Jamie Weist Connie Basnett Charles Webb Douglas K. Henderson Centurion Circle Laura Bateman Lindsey Yarashes & Kippy Kyle Robin Reed recognizing gifts of $100 - $249 Laura Bayer Barbara Young Martha B. Katz-Hyman Janice R. Allen Kathleen Bowman Dois and Shirley Rosser Business/Industry Anonymous Janice Rosser Allen Susan Bradley Partners ($500+) Marjorie Bain Sharkie! Hal Brauer Oozlefinch Craft Brewery Michael & Andrea Berndt Janet Burdette Warren R. Scull Associates (Gifts up to $499) Mary Bunting Yvonne Cash Michael E. Worthington Brandon Currence Architect Chip Dicks Susan Collins Dorothy (Cornell) Conley Powers Business Machines, Inc. Michael P. Curry Rachel Dancy Robert’s Antiques & Collectibles Kathleen E. De Russy Denise Dooley Top Guard Robert Doggett Ethel Eaton & Thomas Davidson WHRO Public Media Sue & Kevin Eley Colonel Donald G. Fendrick, Bob & Terri Feild USA, Ret. Matching Gifts Adrienne White Grace Frost Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

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2017-18 Volunteers

Fort Monroe’s tours and programs would not be possible without the generous contributions of volunteer time and talent.

In 2017-18, over 375 individuals and four volunteer groups accumulated close to 6,000 hours cleaning Fort Monroe’s beaches, guiding museum tours, decorating for holidays, presenting living history programs, and providing support for all major events. To improve the guest experience, Casemate Museum staff held a volunteer training workshop to acquire feedback and share developments that occurred through the course of the fourth-grade tour season, incorporating many suggestions into future program outlines. The museum staff also recorded tours in progress to use as training videos for future tours and guides.

Each fall, volunteers are invited to a Volunteer Appreciation Picnic and Recognition Ceremony in their honor. Thanks to all the volunteers who assist Fort Monroe in achieving its mission. Following is a list of Fort Monroe Authority volunteers.

JoEllen Anklam Kathie de Russey Bill Lynch Paul Rizzo Debra Viviani Bruce Anker Shasta Dell Cheryl Marek Melinda Robbins Johnathan Walker Caroline Armstrong Anne DePaul Jan Markham Bill Romano Justin Weatherwax Dan Aston Sean Dooley Jerry Markham Buddy Routten Olivia Wiggins Bill Ayres Betty Doucette Charles McCorey Colby Sauer Rhonda Williams Charles Baker John Doucette Judy McDowell Alison Schmidt Judy Worthington Torey Baker William Dropski Mattie McKnight Bob Seger Michael Worthington Trisha Barber Boyd Duncan Judy Moore Barbara Smiley Gem Blair Allison Eubank Maggie Morgan Dave Stalfort 2018 Clean the Bay Day Alan Bomar Fara Faust John Nelson Trena Stalfort Volunteers Becky Boyd William Filbert Jordan Nelson Dianna Starmer Sailors of the USS Larry Boyd Gwen Galusha Mary Oder Peggy Steele Abraham Lincoln Judy Brynildsen Lisa Garber Patricia O’Connell Chyanne Stewart Sailors of the Gerald Mark Brzozowski Marty Goetz Patrick O’Connell Terry Stokes R. Ford Barry Buchanan Greta Hawkins Nancy O’Malley ST Strop SUPSHIP Newport Sarah Christiansen Kelly Hoff Catrina Owens Jackie Tate News Helean Collier Ray Holleran Andy Pai Diana Thompson Judith Connelly Betsy Hughes Linda Pai Gene Thompson Solveigh Corley Heidi Jenson Terry Pasternak Buffie Tipton Penny Cornelius Katherine Kelly Maximillan Pearsall Ekaterina Tipton Shannon Cornelius William Kelly Kenneth Porter Tommy Tipton Nancy Cuda Barbara Krumpen Carlos Quinones Heidi Trush Vince Cuda Kevin Lineberry Seifi Retzlaff Chuck Valliant Doug Daniel Neil Lineberry Gordon Rheinstrom Teri Vander Debra Davis Patrick Lineberry Michael Rickey Rosalinda Veryzer Martha Davis Sydney Lowe James River Terry Vidaurri

Volunteer: Be Part of History The Casemate Museum welcomes volunteers in many capacities, including tour guides, museum greeters, and administrative assistants. To find out more about our opportunities, please contact [email protected] | 757-690-8071

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Volunteers Volunteer Hours 46 2,816 Casemate Casemate 66 1,375 Fort Monroe Authority Fort Monroe Authority 275 1,674 National Park Service National Park Service

Annual Report 15 The Fort Monroe Authority Board of Trustees (As of September 2018)

The Honorable Dr. Rex Ellis Dr. Maureen Elgersman Lee James P. Moran Associate Director for Associate Professor and Chair Chair, Board of Trustees Curatorial Affairs Department of Political Science Senior Legislative Advisor, National Museum of African and History McDermott Will & Emery, LLP American History and Culture, Hampton University Dr. Edward L. Ayers The Honorable Professor and President Emeritus The Honorable Mamie E. Locke Gordon Helsel State Senator-Virginia Senate State Delegate-Virginia House District 2 The Honorable Brian Ball District 91 Secretary of Commerce and Trade Mr. John J. Reynolds Ex-officio, Non-voting Member T. Destry Jarvis Consultant Consultant National Park Service Mary Bunting Outdoor Recreation and Park City Manager Services, LLC The Honorable Matt Strickler City of Hampton Secretary of Natural Resources James R. (Jay) Joseph Ex-officio, Non-voting Member Colin G. Campbell Senior Vice President Former President & CEO Harvey Lindsay Commercial Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Real Estate

Fort Monroe Foundation Board of Directors (As of September 2018)

Michael Westfall Jack L. Ezzell Jr Ms. Kim Maloney Retired Chief Executive Officer President and CEO Healthcare Facilities Manager Zel Technologies, Inc. Williamsburg Pottery Factory Civic Leader Ms. Norma Harvey The Hon. Glenn Oder William Armbruster First Lady Executive Director Retired Hampton University Fort Monroe Authority Former Executive Director of Fort Monroe Mr. Destry Jarvis Col. Robert E. Seger President Retired Susan Collins Outdoor Recreation U.S. Army Senior Vice President and Park Services Casemate Museum Divaris Real Estate Foundation Board Patrick Jones The Honorable Alan Vice President Ms. Jane Yerkes Diamonstein, Esq. Old Point National Bank Retired Partner Downtown Branch Officer Preservationist Patten, Wornom, Hatten Civic Leader & Diamonstein

16 fortmonroe.org Financials for 2017-18

REVENUE GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISE TOTAL ,387 22 General Fund Appropriations 5,054,052 – 5,054,052 ,4 7

OEA Grant Reimbursements 448,574 – 448,574

VDOT Maintenance Funds 359,945 – 359,945 Total Revenue $13,976,282 Revenue & Fees 8,109 4,563,486 4,571,595

4 9 Utility Fund Revenue & Fees – 1,762,997 1,762,997 8 3, 6,55 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,551,707 227,411 1,779,119

TOTAL REVENUE 7,422,387 6,553,894 13,976,282 GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISE

EXPENSES GOVERNMENT ENTERPRISE TOTAL

Administrative Expenses 316,879 156,608 473,487 2 22 4, 9 Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations 193,677 12,052 205,729 ,7 4 Architectural, Engineering 251,074 1,174,091 1,425,165 & Contracted Services Total Expenses $13,232,647 Insurance and Storm Related Damage 13,894 110,088 123,981

6 Leasing & Management Expenses 412,769 464,340 877,109 2 4 8, 8,43 Payroll, Fringe, Pension 1,909,555 351,529 2,261,084 and OPEB Benefits GOVERNMENT PILOT Fee & Other Taxes 16,061 968,083 984,145 ENTERPRISE

Repairs & Maintenance 55,953 1,194,901 1,250,854

Security Patrolling 181,955 – 181,955

Utility & Public Works Expenses 1,169,344 4,006,732 5,176,076

VDOT Maintenance Expenses 273,061 – 273,061

TOTAL EXPENSES 4,794,222 8,438,426 13,232,647

Unaudited Internal Statement – Accrual Basis

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2019 Events – A Look Ahead

Summer Series Music By The Bay Outdoor Concert Series Campfire Talk Series Thursday Evenings June – September Friday Evenings June – September Continental Park at 7:00pm Colonies RV and Travel Park at 7:00pm

Kite Day American Civil War Artillery Firing Demonstrations Continental Park Parade Ground April Sept. Easter Sunday Service Hampton Cup Regatta Continental Park Mill Creek

Fort Monroe Ghost Walk Memorial Day Flag Retirement Ceremony Main Gate

Colonies RV and Travel Park Oct. May Living History Dinner Chamberlin Fourth of July Flag Ceremony Flagstaff Bastion July Veterans Day Ceremony Fourth at the Fort DeRussy/Church Field North Gate Area Nov.

EVP Beach Volleyball World Championship Tree Lighting Ceremony Paradise Ocean Club Cannon Park Dec. Aug. African Arrival Day Mistletoe at Fort Monroe Homes Tour Continental Park Various

2019 Commemoration Mistletoe at Fort Monroe Concert Fort Monroe Visitor and Education Center Hampton Roads Philharmonic Fort Monroe Theatre

Building #83 | 20 Ingalls Road Photo Credits • Daily Press Fort Monroe, VA 23651 • National Park Service • Patti Ferguson 757-637-7778 • The Virginian-Pilot 18 fortmonroe.org fortmonroe.org • The 2019 Commemoration, AMERICAN EVOLUTION

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