Fort Monroe National Monument — Bernard Road
Fort Monroe, VA Location

41 Bernard Road
Fort Monroe, VA   23651Driving Directions
Phone: (757)722-3678(757)722-3678 Maps & Directions

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National Monument

Operating Hours & Seasons

Fort Monroe

Fort Monroe is managed and operated in partnership between the National Park Service, Fort Monroe Authority, and US Army offering daily public access as well as commercial and residential leasing. Out of respect for the on-site residents the grounds are open daily from dawn to dusk.

Standard Hours

• Sunday: Sunrise - Sunset
• Monday: Sunrise - Sunset
• Tuesday: Sunrise - Sunset
• Wednesday: Sunrise - Sunset
• Thursday: Sunrise - Sunset
• Friday: Sunrise - Sunset
• Saturday: Sunrise - Sunset

Fees & Passes

Entrance Fees:

• $0.00 - Individual Fort Monroe Entrance Fee
  Day use visitation of the grounds and Casemate Museum.

About

"Freedom's Fortress"

Fort Monroe National Monument spans the American story through the 21st century: American Indian presence, Captain John Smith's journeys, a safe haven for freedom seekers during the Civil War, home of the US Army Artillery School, and a bastion of defense for the Chesapeake Bay. Visit this young national park with a centuries-old tradition and see on-going preservation work in action.

Directions

From I-64 East or West take Exit 268 (169 East Mallory St/Ft. Monroe) (Going East: Last Exit prior to Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel, going West: first Exit after it.) Top of Exit Left at light onto S Mallory St (0.1 mile). Right at 2nd light onto E Mellen St. Continue crossing a small bridge (0.6 mile). Continue straight at light (Left fork) onto Ingalls Rd (0.5 mile). Left onto Ruckman Rd towards fort Main Gate, pass through fort walls Right onto Bernard Rd, angled parking on Left (0.2 mile).

Visitor Centers

Casemate Museum

This partner-operated museum presenting the complex history of Old Point Comfort and Fort Monroe across more than four centuries. The museum is the main location for visitor services at Fort Monroe including Passport Cancellations, the Junior Ranger program, and Bookstore.

Weather

Spring: Temperatures range from 40 F to 70 F with rain being common. Summer: Temperatures range from 75 F to 100 F with rain and sun equally common. On very sunny days, be prepared with plenty of water. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 40 F to 65 F. Hurricanes are more likely to threaten the are at this time of year. If planning a visit during this time, please be mindful of the storm activity. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 50 F on average with snow being uncommon.

Permits and Reservations Information