Annual Commemoration of the 1861 Contraband Decision

Cannon Park at Fort Monroe 3 Ruckman Road, Fort Monroe, Virginia

Ceremony by the Contraband Historical Society marking the 161st anniversary of the May 24, 1861, “Contraband Decision” at Fort Monroe, The Contraband Decision was the first successful action by an official of the United States Government to confiscate enslaved people from their enslavers. That action signaled the beginning of the end of slavery in the United...

Bodacious Bazaar Wine & Spring Festival

Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United States

The Bodacious Bazaar is an amazing three day shopping extravaganza that is held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia. Our show is designed to promote talented artists, crafters, local businesses and wonderful Virginia wineries at an extraordinary venue. Our show donates to chosen non-profits each show. Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm...

Event Series BlackBeard Pirate Festival

BlackBeard Pirate Festival

Mill Point Park 100 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA, United States

Once a year visitors from all over the country enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th century Hampton overrun by pirates. Hampton's waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate re-enactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who transform today's Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by Blackbeard the Pirate himself, re-enactors help visitors step...

75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Free, Live Concert

Continental Park at Fort Monroe 4 Fenwick Rd, Hampton, VA, United States

Why wait for fireworks – start your summer off with a bang at our free, outdoor concert celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force featuring Air Combat Command’s United States Air Force Heritage of America Band. The family-friendly show is June 3, beginning at 7:30 p.m. and includes a flyover by the 1st...

Bodacious Bazaar Wine & Spring Festival

Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United States

The Bodacious Bazaar is an amazing three day shopping extravaganza that is held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center in Hampton, Virginia. Our show is designed to promote talented artists, crafters, local businesses and wonderful Virginia wineries at an extraordinary venue. Our show donates to chosen non-profits each show. Friday & Saturday 10:00am - 7:00pm...

Event Series BlackBeard Pirate Festival

BlackBeard Pirate Festival

Mill Point Park 100 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA, United States

Once a year visitors from all over the country enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th century Hampton overrun by pirates. Hampton's waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate re-enactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who transform today's Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by Blackbeard the Pirate himself, re-enactors help visitors step...