Fort Monroe Collection

Fort Ripraps, Fortress Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Fort Ripraps, Fortress Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1920

Ascent to the flagstaff, Fort Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Ascent to the flagstaff, Fort Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1910

New Barracks, Fort Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
New Barracks, Fort Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1910

The Moat and main entrance, Fort Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
The Moat and main entrance, Fort Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1910

Soldiers barracks, Fort Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1906. Creator: Unknown
Soldiers barracks, Fort Monroe, Va. between 1900 and 1906

Class from Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. looking at cannon at Fort Monroe, 1899 or 1900

The U. S. S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort
1767430 The U.S.S. Pennsylvania Under Tow at the Outbreak of the American Civil War with Fort Monroe in the Background (oil on board) by Buttersworth, James E

Cannon, Fortress Monroe, ca. 1864. Creator: Alexander Gardner
Cannon, Fortress Monroe, ca. 1864

Fortress Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, 1862-1867. Artist: R Hinshelwood
Fortress Monroe, Old Point Comfort, Virginia, 1862-1867. Although the state of Virginia seceded to become part of the Confederacy in April 1861

A F / A 22 Raptor flies over Fort Monroe
May 12, 2001 - A F/A 22 Raptor flies over Fort Monroe to its permanent home at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia

HAMPTON INSTITUTE, c1900. A Hampton Institute history class at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Photographed by Frances Benjamin Johnston, c1900

VIRGINIA: FORT MONROE. Fort Monroe, Virginia, during the Civil War. Steel engraving, 1862

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Fort Monroe, Virginia: A Historic Military Installation Witnessed Pivotal Moments in American History Fort Monroe, a historic military installation located at Old Point Comfort, Virginia, holds significant importance in American history. At its onset, it played a crucial role during the American Civil War. The U.S.S. Pennsylvania, under tow at the outbreak of the war, sought refuge in its protective waters. The fortress, with its imposing cannons, stood as a symbol of the Union's determination to defend its territory. Throughout the war, Fort Monroe served as a prison for Confederate and Union leaders, most notably Jefferson Davis, the former Confederate President, who was held there after the war's end. The contrasting conditions of imprisonment for Federal prisoners of war and Davis were vividly depicted in Thomas Nast's 1866 cartoons, "Andersonville," highlighting the stark disparities. Fort Monroe continued to be an essential part of military history, with the Hampton Institute, a historically black college, established on its grounds in the late 1800s. The institute provided education to formerly enslaved African Americans, contributing to the advancement of civil rights. Fast forward to the present day, Fort Monroe remains an active military installation, with the F/A-22 Raptor soaring above its historic walls, symbolizing the modern military's commitment to protecting our nation. Fort Monroe's rich history continues to inspire and educate, reminding us of the past while shaping the future.