Week of Events
Transit Equity Day
In honor of Transit Equity Day, on Friday, February 3, Hampton Roads Transit will be providing free rides, available on all bus, light rail, ferry, paratransit and microtransit services. Transit Equity Day is a National Day of Action that commemorates the importance of investing in public transit for the benefit of all citizens. It also coincides with the birthday of civil...
Great American Train Show
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of miniature railroading at the train show! The train show is designed for children of all ages; for modelers, collectors and enthusiasts; for families in search of good old-fashioned fun; and for the simply curious. Each show features hundreds of tables of trains, accessories, scale models and collectible toys...
Opening Day: ‘Teetotalers and Moonshiners, and Hampton’s Prohibition Story’ Exhibit
This exhibit combines content from the Virginia Library’s 2017 exhibit “Teetotalers and Moonshiners: Virginia’s Prohibition Experiment” with research and artifacts from the Hampton History Museum on the local experience. On November 1, 1916, Virginia Breweries and distilleries closed their doors as the state began a grand experiment in Prohibition. From that date until 1933, state...
RecruitMilitary Job Fair
The free event provides an opportunity for job seekers with military experience to meet with recruiters from local and national companies, and is open to U.S. veterans, military spouses, transitioning military personnel, and members of the National Guard and Reserve. Prior to the event, attendees are asked to complete a RecruitMilitary profile online where a resume...
Perpetual Motion: A Modern Music Concert Performed by Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Peninsula Youth Orchestra Concert features vibrant works of contemporary composers, including our very own PYO musicians! Our winter concert promises to bring musical vivacity, focusing on contemporary composers such as Alan Silva, Doug Spata, Oswald Huynh, Kathryn Griesinger, John Williams. The concert will also include original compositions created by our PYO musicians making for a delightful...
West African Drum Lesson – Drumming with Kam
West African Drum class with Kam is a multi-leveled experience that allows beginners to learn the history behind the drum, the basics of rhythms, and techniques while more experienced players learn and practice the accompaniment parts and solos that make up the poly-rhythms of the djembe orchestra. Each class is tailored to the skill level...
