Fort Norfolk — Attraction in Norfolk

Free. Donations Welcomed. Guided Tours on Sunday, in the warm months and in the colder months the first Sunday of the month!

Was thrilled to finally make it to this Historic Norfolk Landmark! To think this place was commissioned by George Washington right here on the Norfolk waterfront is just another reason Virginia is such a rich bed of our nation's history!

I also got to meet Steve Forss (?) The researcher and historian of all things Fort Norfolk. His enthusiasm paired with his deep knowledge of Fort Norfolk is downright contagious!

I was familiar with Fort Monroe, in Hampton, VA. (the only Fort in the US surrounded by a moat) but to discover Fort Norfolk was its predecessor came as a surprise!

Our tour guide forgive me his name, was not only well-informed but was privy to the many changes that occurred with the Fort in the past 200-plus years. It was completed in 1812. He was also excited to share the future plans to come with the various rooms and buildings. Lots of info displayed and certainly to take notice of. Though there are several buildings only 2 of them were open to the public and both of them air-conditioned. Which was most welcomed on this hot August day.

It's a beautiful sight and a lovely view of the Elizabeth River, the same river that sailed the head of Blackbeard the pirate on the mast of a ship from the outer banks of NC. To Norfolk proving his death.

Upon entering the Fort stopforr a moment and notice theiron-cladd and wooden gates. It's something that I've only seen in movies. They are original!!! Like the gates to a castle! Located next them is a jail complete with iron bars.

I am certain that Steve Forss in his research will uncover more mysteries to be solved, uncovered and answers revealed. You'll be lucky to happen upon him in his study which seems to be on the grounds of Fort Norfolk.

I could easily see this be a film location for a big screen period movie. It's authentically period and a true testament to...

It was just a few buildings that are in disrepair. I don't mind historical disrepair but these were things that were recently added that were falling apart. Doors of sheds revealing modern storage poorly piled inside. There were not very many informational signs. I knew the buildings were not going to be open yet but something would have been helpful. We followed a path way by the water and we're told by a security officer we weren't allowed down there. I believe the fort should be sectioned off from the restricted area if you are going to allow visitors. I have been to many historical forts and this one was a...

The stewardship of this place is very lacking. The buildings are not being maintained they've only done some cosmetic changes but nothing on the order of restoring the fort to its original condition and that's by taking out all 20th century stuff and going back to what was there in the 19th century. The people who go there to present something to the public is disorganized and borderline ridiculous. Things are going to change drastically or else this icon this wonderful icon of History will be lost...