Last updated: August 30, 2024
Thing to Do
Commemorate the First African Landing
![A line of colorfully dressed seated people in colorful clothes beat drums with their hands. .](/common/uploads/cropped_image/primary/25B5D06D-F95D-3C1E-F86FE23D14A35725.jpg?width=1300&quality=90&mode=crop)
Melissa Buss
Americans come together at Fort Monroe each August to commemorate the landing of the first enslaved Africans in Virginia. Their historic arrival still has a profound impact on the United States and its people.
Visit Fort Monroe's calendar for event dates and details.
Details
Activity
Cultural Demonstrations
Pets Allowed
Yes
Activity Fee
No
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility Information
The walkways of Continental Park and the approaches to the African Landing Memorial site are wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking is near the venue.