Ft. Monroe future discussed at meeting

HAMPTON, Va. - The Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority held a Town Hall Meeting Thursday to hear the public's ideas for the future of the early 19th century fortress.

In 2005, the Base Realignment and Closing commission identified the base for closure. The Army is scheduled to officially close the facility in September 2011.

There has been a great deal of interest in the property and the development authority wanted public input as they work on an Interpretive Master Plan (IMP) to ensure visitor and educational services will tell the stories the public most wants to experience at the historic site.

More information on the current Fort Monroe Reuse Plan, adopted in August, 2008, is available here.

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