Experience the story of Martha Ann Fields, an enslaved cook, and one of Virginia’s unsung heroes, who escaped and set out on an arduous journey seeking freedom for herself and eight children at Fort Monroe. The celebrated award-winning Djelimusa (African storyteller) and Historical Interpreter, Valerie Davis, captures the physical, historical, and spiritual essence of this...

This lively, award-winning contemporary string band is known for an eclectic mix of foot-stomping bluegrass, old-time folk, and classic Americana featuring guitar, fiddle, clawhammer banjo, and upright bass. Brackish Water Jamboree performs all original music (and a few staple standards) that echo classic country, upbeat Appalachian fiddle tunes, ragtime blues, the Bakersfield sound, and more....

We are excited to announce the Fall premiere of the Hampton University Museum’s Lift Every Voice series. This upcoming session will feature an exciting exploration of the work of iconic artist, Jacob Lawrence. Join us on October 1st, 2021 at 1:00pm as we engage in an open-discussion and learn about the artist's journey from imaginative...

M.S.G. performs acoustic blues, roots, and spiritual music in the Piedmont style and writes original songs steeped in their honored traditional influences. This band can raise the roof with some old-fashioned house party tunes, make you laugh with their witty originals and then make you weep with blues ballads! M.S.G. is Miles Spicer, vocals and...