Park After Dark: Night Skies at Fort Monroe
A folk song passed through generations, “Follow the Drinking Gourd” helped enslaved people escape to
freedom with directions hidden in the lyrics. A ranger program explores the song’s navigational clues followed
by a night sky viewing of some of the darkest skies on the Virginia Peninsula.
Program starts at 6:30pm, informal night sky viewing with members of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy / Stargazers to follow. You are encouraged to bring your own binoculars, chairs, and red lights for this interactive experience.
Shelter #5
Colonies RV and Travel Park
501 Fenwick Road
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Shelter #5, Colonies RV and Travel Park 501 Fenwick Road Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Latitude and Longitude 37.020600, -76.297790
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Contact Information
Aaron Firth
757-722-FORT (3678)
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Event Type
- Guided Tour
- Partner Program
- Talk