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Discover Fort Monroe: Pet Cemetery

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Discover Fort Monroe: Pet Cemetery

Discover Fort Monroe Episode 5 | 5m 14s | CC

The Pet Cemetery at Fort Monroe reveals a deeply personal side of the fort’s history. Animals have long played an important role at Fort Monroe, serving both practical purposes and becoming cherished members of military families. Established in 1928, the pet cemetery at Fort Monroe began with a simple request to lay a family pet to rest that grew into a lasting collection of stories!

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