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  • October

    Historic Fort Norfolk, Va.

    Historic Fort Norfolk to close for maintenance and repairs Oct. 14

    Fort Norfolk will close to visitors from Oct. 14 to Dec. 12 as contractors perform various maintenance and repairs to the historic War of 1812-era coastal fortification.

  • August

    William Price Craighill became the fourth officer in charge of what would later become the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when he took command July 1, 1887. Craighill became the Corps' first Southeast Division Engineer and established the camp for the Yorktown surrender celebration. (U.S. Army photo)

    Norfolk District 135: William Price Craighill

    William Price Craighill was the fourth officer in charge of what would later become the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He became the Corps’ first Southeast Division Engineer, overseeing coastal fortification projects in Hampton Roads.