Three soldiers operating radio system

Soldier Life at Fort Hancock 1898 - 1941

Gateway National Recreation Area

  • Nov 14, 2026 at 2:00 PM
  • Free

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Step into soldier life at Fort Hancock from the time that the U.S. Army Artillery soldiers arrived to man Fort Hancock gun batteries and other defenses in early 1898 up to 1941 when Pearl Harbor was attacked and plunged the United States into World War Two. Discover the daily routine of soldiers serving at the fort, how their uniforms changed over 43 years, as did their harbor defense weapons designed to destroy enemy warships and warplanes. 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Fort Hancock Museum, Building 28

Schedule

Date:

Nov 14, 2026

Time:

2:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour and 30 minutes
Tags: gateway national recreation area, sandy hook, soldiers, army life