African Landing Memorial Construction Updates
As construction is underway for the African Landing Memorial, this page will be continuously updated to keep the public up to date with the progression and scope of the project on Fort Monroe’s landscape. All photos are provided by Fort Monroe Authority.
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January 2025
Construction begins -
January 29, 2025
Construction uncovers old railcar scale which was preserved and worked around. -
February 2025
New water utility lines along with further site construction -
April 2025
Landscape infrastructure completed -
May 2025
Materials arrive and staged -
July 2025
Concrete and pavement foundation completed -
August 2025
Landscape architecture design with pavers begins -
October 2025
Near completion of landscape architectural design with pavers -
December 2025
Large fencing is down, new lighting being placed, and landscaping progress. -
January 2026
All construction fencing is down and landscaping is near completion. -
April 2026
African Landing Memorial Plaza completed. -
April 24, 2026
African Landing Memorial Plaza dedicated. -
June 2026
Preparation work for arrival of first sculpted element: The Figures.