July 15 – 21, 2024
Storytelling Academy July 15-19 | Hampton Storytelling Festival July 19-21
FREE for the Community

Hampton, Virginia, a city rich in history, is also a city rich in stories. For almost 30 years Hampton has been a city uniquely focused on the importance of its neighborhoods, but the stories of those neighborhoods and their residents have yet to be celebrated. Storytelling, an art that has gained much recent popularity across the country, is a significant opportunity to showcase the individuals and stories that make Hampton special.

This festival is designed to introduce the art of storytelling at Hampton’s grassroot levels in order to make storytelling a viable part of the city’s culture. It will broaden understanding among residents and contribute to strengthening communications within and among neighborhoods. https://www.hamptonstorytelling.art/

Thursday, July 18

5-7 PM at Women’s Club of Hampton, 171 Columbia Ave.

Everybody’s Got a Story: Hampton Storytelling Festival reception

Friday, July 19

2:30 – 4:30 PM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150 Cuningham Dr. 

Seniors Storytelling Program (55+)

7 – 9 PM at First Baptist Church Hampton, 229 North King St. 

Stories of Humor, Hope, Honor, and Hope (ages 8+ to adults)

Saturday, July 20

10 – 11:30 AM at VFW Post 3219, 122 East Mellen St

Ray’s Story: From Solider to Scholar

1 – 2:30 PM at Hampton Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall, 40 Kings Way

Story Swap – Come share a story, come hear a story

4 – 4:30 PM at Hampton Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall, 40 Kings Way

Local Storyteller Showcase

6 – 8 PM at Hampton Baptist Church – Fellowship Hall, 40 Kings Way

Stories of Humor, Hope, Honor, and Hope (ages 8+ to adults)

Sunday, July 21

2 – 3:30 PM at Hampton History Museum, 107 Old Hampton Lane

Sacred Stories (ages 10+ to Adults)