Ahead of its 400th Anniversary, the 1619 African Landing Memorial unveils a comprehensive website, serving as a lasting digital tribute and educational resource.
The Challenge
The Fort Monroe Authority sought to create a powerful and engaging online presence for the 1619 African Landing Memorial, a site of profound historical significance. The challenge was to develop a website that would serve as the definitive resource for this memorial, communicating its mission in an impactful and informative manner.
The website needed to provide a welcoming and easy-to-navigate user experience, encouraging both new and repeat visitors to learn, reflect and share information. Crucially, the site had to launch on a strict deadline, before the memorial’s 400th Anniversary celebration, and inspire ongoing engagement with updates about the memorial and Fort Monroe Park.
The Solution
TechArk delivered a comprehensive and user-friendly website for the 1619 African Landing Memorial, designed to serve as a central hub for education and reflection.
The site features intuitive navigation and resources that encourage visitors to delve into the historical significance and contributions of the enslaved Africans. We incorporated educational resources, visitor planning tools, donation portals, testimonials, and a detailed timeline and facts about the memorial’s construction.
Leveraging our standard website deliverables, we created a visually compelling and fully mobile-optimized platform that honors the memorial’s legacy.
This website provides a powerful tool for the Fort Monroe Authority to connect with its audience, fulfilling the goal of becoming the go-to resource and launching successfully ahead of the 400th Anniversary celebration.
