Hampton VA National Cemetery

Hampton National Cemetery is a military burial ground in Virginia divided into two separate sections spanning 27.1 acres total. The original section sits along Cemetery Road, while an additional area extends east of Interstate 64.

The cemetery was founded in 1862 during the American Civil War and received its national status in 1866. It initially served as the final resting place for Union soldiers stationed at Fort Monroe.

The cemetery reflects the diverse people buried here across different eras and conflicts. Walking through, visitors notice how graves from various periods sit side by side, each telling part of the area's shared history.

The cemetery is open to visitors from sunrise to sunset, while administrative offices operate Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Weekend and holiday hours should be checked in advance if you need to speak with staff.

The cemetery holds graves of 55 German and 5 Italian prisoners of war from World War II. Among them are sailors from the German submarine U-85, reflecting the layered history contained within these grounds.