Governor McAuliffe Signs Deed to Transfer Fort Monroe Land to National Park Service

Press Release

Governor Terry McAuliffe today signed a deed that transfers land at Fort Monroe from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the National Park Service, solidifying Virginia's commitment to turning the fort into a national monument for the enjoyment of tourists and history-buffs from all over the Commonwealth and country.

The deed was signed in a public ceremony at the Main Gate of the Fort by Governor McAuliffe and Peggy O'Dell, the Deputy Director of the National Park Service. The document formally and legally finalizes the transfer of land at Fort Monroe from the Commonwealth of Virginia to the National Park Service.

"Fort Monroe is a rich historical site that helps tell the story of our Commonwealth and our country," said Governor McAuliffe. "By transferring this land to the National Park Service, we are creating the opportunity to enhance this great asset so that we can preserve our history and leverage it to draw greater tourism revenue and economic activity to the Peninsula. I am thrilled to sign this deed and help begin the next chapter in the history of Fort Monroe."

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