Category: History & Culture

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Hampton

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15- October 15 in our city. Hampton is a diverse city made up of residents and visitors from all walks of life including various Hispanic communities. According to the Virginia Hispanic Chamber, Hispanics/Latinos are...

Celebrate Women’s History Month

Some of Hampton’s most significant strides and developments have been due to strong and creative women. This year during Women’s History Month, discover events and sites in Hampton, which honor women past and present:  Events: March 11: Margaret Cho: Live...

Honor Black History Month at Sites & Events

Black History Month is an annual observance of accomplishments by African Americans and a time for recognizing their pivotal role in U.S. history. African Americans have played a massive role in shaping Hampton for over 400 years, from culture, to...

Top 5 highlights from 2022 in Hampton

2022 was a year of growth for Hampton, and we are proud to say that our visitation has returned to pre-pandemic levels! Here are 5 highlights from the year, and 5 reasons to plan your visit in 2023: 1. Making...

Stay in Style: Magnolia House Inn Bed & Breakfast

Since 2006 Joyce and Lankford have been welcoming visitors to the Magnolia House Inn Bed & Breakfast and Wedding Chapel. Close to Downtown Hampton, local restaurants, and shops, it is the perfect place to stay for a weekend getaway, anniversary,...

Experience Hampton’s Civil War Trails

The American Civil War descended upon Hampton with a blaze of historic firsts. Hampton’s location near Fort Monroe placed it in harm’s way at the beginning of the Civil War, resulting in the burning of Hampton on August 7, 1861....

Meet the Women Who are the Keepers of Hampton’s History

Women’s history month is a time for us to celebrate the achievements of women in Hampton and across the world. Hampton’s history has been formed by many women since its early years, and is now continuously shared through the keepers...

Learn About, Explore Hampton’s Historic Black Churches

Following the Civil War, many African Americans in Hampton received their education in concert with religious studies through the programs of the American Missionary Association, a philanthropic society dedicated to teaching people of color. But while the presence of the...