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Fort Norfolk
Category: Museums & Historic Homes
Address
801 Front St View on Google Maps
Norfolk, VA 23510
Details
Fort Norfolk is the last remaining of 19 coastal forts authorized by President George Washington in 1794. It served the nation during the War of 1812 and American Civil War. The masonry walls and several buildings were constructed in 1810 in preparation for defense of the harbor during the War of 1812. It has been called the best preserved War of 1812 site in America. Admission is free and self-guided tours are allowed. Photo ID required. Visit historicforrest.com for more information.
Hours
Mon-Sun, 9am-4pm; Guided tours: Sun, Noon-4pm (mid-June through beginning of October)
Upcoming Events
- Craney Island Days at Fort Norfolk
Saturday, Jun 22, 2019 10am-4pm - Sundays at Fort Norfolk
Sunday, Jun 23, 2019 noon-4pm - Sundays at Fort Norfolk
Sunday, Jun 30, 2019 noon-4pm - Sundays at Fort Norfolk
Sunday, Jul 7, 2019 noon-4pm - Sundays at Fort Norfolk
Sunday, Jul 14, 2019 noon-4pm - Sundays at Fort Norfolk
Sunday, Jul 21, 2019 noon-4pm - Sundays at Fort Norfolk
Sunday, Jul 28, 2019 noon-4pm - Sundays at Fort Norfolk
Sunday, Aug 4, 2019 noon-4pm
Nearby Dining
- Four Eleven York411 West York St (0.5 miles SE)
- Cure Coffeehouse503 Botetourt St (0.5 miles SE)
- Voila! Cuisine Internationale509 Botetourt St (0.6 miles SE)
- Hummingbird Macarons & Desserts501 Botetourt Street (0.6 miles SE)
- Omar's Carriage House313 West Bute St (0.7 miles SE)
Nearby Shopping
- Chrysler Museum of Art Gift Shop1 Memorial Pl (0.7 miles E)
- Chrysler Museum Glass Studio745 Duke St (0.7 miles E)
- d'Art Center740 Duke St (0.7 miles E)
- Spruce Home + Design243 West Bute St (0.8 miles SE)
- The Banana Pier Gift Shop at NauticusOne Waterside Dr (0.9 miles SE)
Nearby Attractions
- The Torch Bearers (0.7 miles E)
- Chrysler Museum of Art1 Memorial Pl (0.7 miles E)
- Chrysler Museum Glass Studio745 Duke St (0.7 miles E)
- Pagoda & Oriental Garden265 West Tazewell St (0.7 miles SE)
- d'Art Center740 Duke St (0.7 miles E)
Nearby Parking Garages
- York Street Garage215 W. York St. (0.8 miles E)
- Freemason Street Garage161 Freemason St (0.9 miles SE)
- Boush Street Garage112 W. City Hall Ave. (0.9 miles SE)
- West Plume Street Garage135 West Plume St (0.9 miles SE)
- Town Point Garage110 West Main St (1 miles SE)