Special Event: Seeking Untold Stories: Researching African American Genealogy in Historic Records
Fort Monroe 20 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VAA discussion and evening of information about researching the genealogy surrounding African Americans. Winston Favor from the Mariners’ Museum will speak about his project finding Black Stories in museum collections, and there will be a video of Selma Stewart of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society speaking specifically about her knowledge of finding Contraband within...
Annual Commemoration of the 1861 Contraband Decision
Cannon Park at Fort Monroe 3 Ruckman Road, Fort Monroe, VirginiaCeremony 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...
75th Anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Free, Live Concert
Continental Park at Fort Monroe 4 Fenwick Rd, Hampton, VA, United StatesWhy 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...
Langley Speedway Cars Tour 125
Larry King Law's Langley Speedway 11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton, VA, United StatesCars Tour, Grand Stocks, Super Trucks, UCars In 2022, Langley Speedway will enter its 72nd season of racing. During the past 71 years, Langley has been home to stock car racing’s biggest names like Richard Petty, Jimmie Johnson, Chase Elliott, and former track champion Denny Hamlin, as well as local drivers whose love of the...
Bodacious Bazaar Wine & Spring Festival
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesThe 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...
BlackBeard Pirate Festival
Mill Point Park 100 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA, United StatesOnce 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...
Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Part I
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesFriday, June 10, 2022 Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Fundraising Gala Part 1 Marcus Miller | Marcus Anderson with Ceelo Green| Hiroshima | Jazz Legacy Uncut Featuring Adrian Crutchfield BK Jackson - Special Guest 5:00 pm - Doors Open VIP (Inc. hors d’oeuvres & 1 beverage ticket) 5:30 pm - Doors Open Special Reserved...
Sankofa’s International Day of Remembrance Ceremony
VirtualThis day honors the millions of African men, women and children who perished during the Middle Passage. Join The Sankofa Projects as they educate and celebrate the rich and diverse history of the African diaspora and bring awareness to this tragic chapter in American and global history. The program includes African drumming, songs, dance, poetry,...
Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellece Part I
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesSaturday, June 11, 2022 Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Fundraising Gala Part 1 Gregory Porter | Regina Belle | Paul Taylor-Jackiem Joyner-Adam Hawley | Alex Bugnon | Marion Meadows THIS IS AN ALL WHITE AFFAIR 5:00 pm - Doors Open VIP Dinner & 1 beverage ticket) 5:30 pm - Doors Open Special Reserved -...
Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Part I
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesSunday, June 12, 2022 Jazz Legacy Foundation Decade of Excellence Fundraising Gala Part 1 Richard Elliot | Keiko Matsui & Kirk Whalum | Marcus Johnson w/ Raheem DeVaughn - Special Guest Lori Williams | J&J Feat. Jeanette Harris & JJ Sansaverino 1:45 pm - Doors Open VIP Lunch 2:30 pm - Doors Open Special Reserved...
