When Virginia left the Union on April, 17th 1861, the control of Hampton Roads- with its ports, shipyards and forts- became an important strategic goal for both North and South.  Fort Monroe became a major Union base while the Confederates sought to build a navy at Gosport Navy Yard.

When Virginia left the Union on April, 17th 1861, the control of Hampton Roads- with its ports, shipyards and forts- became an important strategic goal for both North and South. Fort Monroe became a major Union base while the Confederates sought to build a navy at Gosport Navy Yard.

When Virginia left the Union on April, 17th 1861, the control of Hampton Roads- with its ports, shipyards and forts- became an important strategic goal for both North and South.&nbsp; Fort Monroe became a major Union base while the Confederates sought to build a navy at Gosport Navy Yard.

Here & Then Civil war Sites

Here and Then is an award winning series of fast paced, information packed features hosted by local historian John Quarstein.  Through this series of one-minute vignettes, viewers gain a perspective about the rich history of Hampton Roads through visits to Isle of Wight County and St. Lukes Church, Jamestown and the first settlers, Lincolns visit to Ft. Monroe and the first landing at Cape Henry and more.

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Here and Then is an award winning series of fast paced, information packed features hosted by local historian John Quarstein. Through this series of one-minute vignettes, viewers gain a perspective about the rich history of Hampton Roads through visits to Isle of Wight County and St. Lukes Church, Jamestown and the first settlers, Lincolns visit to Ft. Monroe and the first landing at Cape Henry and more.

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