Robert E. Lee's Quarters - Historic Fort Monroe (sitios de interés)

Quarters where Robert E. Lee Stayed

Robert E. Lee, future Confederate General, was stationed at Fort Monroe from 1831 through 1834 as a Lieutenant of engineers. He was nearly in complete charge of construction and put the finishing touches on the fort. Lee's first child was born here in 1832.

Inside Wall of Fort

Over the years, the casemate of the fort walls became quarters for the residence stationed at Fort Monroe.