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 Guard House at Fort Norfolk, Norfolk VA - Photo by Steven Forrest

Fort Norfolk Guardhouse

Over the main gate is the guardhouse, home of the fort's guard. The guard regulated traffic into and out of the fort, and maintained security of the fort as well as the orderly conduct of the garrison. The guard room was renovated in 1993 thanks to a grant from the National Society of the Colonial Dames of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Plexiglass shields allow viewers to see the progression of inner wall construction from the original construction through the late 1800s Navy period.

Please do not get too close to the edge of the wall, while visiting the guardhouse. The edge of wall is old and could be a fall hazard.

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Visitor Information

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM For Self Guided Tour. The self guided tour is only the outside of the buildings inside the fort. Free parking is available behind the guard house at the Entrance. Must show picture ID to gate guard at entrance building.

The Norfolk Historic Society will open the fort and provide tours starting June 1 until the end of September on Sundays from Noon - 4:00 PM, and the first Sunday of each month from Noon to 4:00 PM.

Admission Cost: Free

Address: 810 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510

Official Web site for more information: http://www.nao.usace.army.mil