Marching Around the Parade Grounds: Introduction

Aerial view of Ft. Hancock Parade Grounds

While Fort Hancock encompasses the entire Sandy Hook peninsula, Fort Hancock Historic Post was the center of social and daily life outside of the fortifications and field training locations.

The Parade Ground Walking Tour takes you through the main areas in Fort Hancock Historic Post for junior enlisted soldiers, sergeants, and officers. Despite numerous distinctions between these soldiers, they all came together at the Parade Ground to carry out the traditions and routines of the U.S. Army.