The Commanding General's Residence and Garden

The Commanding General's Residence and Garden is a historic venue at Fort Monroe for organisers planning weddings, private celebrations and business gatherings. The early 20th-century brick residence and its formal garden offer a distinctive setting, with indoor rooms and outdoor areas available to hire. The property once served as the home of Fort Monroe's commanding general and family, and its Classical Revival character and garden lend themselves to both formal occasions and relaxed gatherings.

The venue welcomes wedding ceremonies and receptions, engagement and rehearsal parties, holiday celebrations, reunions, homecomings, retirement parties and business meetings. It can also be booked for portrait photography, including wedding, graduation and family photographs. Depending on the event and layout, the site can accommodate up to 150 people, with organisers encouraged to check the suitable capacity for their plans.

Available equipment includes round and rectangular tables, cocktail-height tables, folding chairs and black or white linens. Organisers may arrange their own caterer, and garden tent installations can be considered subject to site requirements and advance permitting. The venue does not provide catering. Most bookings are offered for a full day, with some shorter hire options available. For event planners, this provides a historic indoor-and-outdoor location that can be tailored to the occasion, whether the brief is a wedding celebration, family gathering or company event.