Hampton Restaurant Week
For the Defense of the Coast: Privateers and the Virginia State Navy
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, HamptonWeek of Events
Monday, March 2, 2026
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Featured March 2, 2026 -Featured For the Defense of the Coast: Privateers and the Virginia State Navy
For the Defense of the Coast: Privateers and the Virginia State Navy
Who will defend the rivers and towns from the Royal British Navy and all of the privateers patrolling the Chesapeake Bay? Royal Governor Lord Dunmore wishes to control the bay by using ships and quick raids. Only the vigilant Virginia State Navy can foil his plans. Join Watermen’s Museum Education Director Mike Steen for this...
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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Featured March 4, 2026 -Featured Fort Friends- Pre-K Program
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Featured March 4, 2026 -Featured HAMPTON ROADS JOB FAIR
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Featured March 4, 2026 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured March 4, 2026 -Featured Walking Tour: From the Ground Up
Fort Friends- Pre-K Program
What’s buzzin’? That’s the sound of our garden-based sensory play where you can plant a seed in a completely compostable pot. Let’s investigate! In this “caregiver and me” style program, adults and children will get to interact and engage with various themed activities that will promote sensory exploration and problem-solving all while having fun. Program...
HAMPTON ROADS JOB FAIR
YOU’RE INVITED! Ready for a fresh start or your next big move? Come meet some of Hampton Roads’ top employers and find a new career! ✅ Multiple employers hiring ✅ Bring copies of your resume ✅ Great opportunities across industries Don’t miss it—your next job could be waiting.
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake” in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing the largest fortification in the western hemisphere. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Walking Tour: From the Ground Up
Join us on a ranger-led walk to explore and learn about some of the individually listed buildings on the National Register. Discover how these locations contribute the “building” of Fort Monroe “From the Ground Up.” Comfortable footwear and water are recommended. Exterior views of the included structures only. Admission is free. Tours begin at the...
Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Featured March 5, 2026 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured March 5, 2026 -Featured Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
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Featured March 5, 2026 -Featured Classic Movie Nights
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake” in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing the largest fortification in the western hemisphere. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Explore some dynamic history on a ranger-led walk to discover “Freedom’s Fortress.” The tour begins at the entrance to the Casemate Museum located at 20 Bernard Road. Free admission. Program is expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free. Thursday & Saturday at 1 PM.
Classic Movie Nights
Hot-Buttered Popcorn & the Roar of the MGM Lion! Here’s your chance to become familiar with the age of “screwball comedy” and the great detectives of “film noir.” Names that once were household words like – Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert, and Humphrey Bogart – are returning to The American Theatre’s silver screen. Come experience the...
Friday, March 6, 2026
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Featured March 6, 2026 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured March 6, 2026 -Featured Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo
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Featured March 6, 2026 -Featured Women’s History Month Tour
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Featured March 6, 2026 -Featured Walking Tour: From the Ground Up
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Featured March 6, 2026 -Featured Monster Jam
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake” in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing the largest fortification in the western hemisphere. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo
Join us at the Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo March 6 - 8, 2026 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Featuring live tattooing by World Class Tattoo Artists from across the country, professional piercing, cool vendors, tattoo contests, live music, entertainment, and so much more! Tickets are sold at the door only - $30/day or $50...
Women’s History Month Tour
Shoulder to Shoulder: A Legacy for All Join us for an exciting tour where we will celebrate the contributions of women to the history, culture and community of Fort Monroe. The stories highlight the collective strength and influence of women over time, impacting the daily lives of soldiers and families, in defense of our nation....
Walking Tour: From the Ground Up
Join us on a ranger-led walk to explore and learn about some of the individually listed buildings on the National Register. Discover how these locations contribute the “building” of Fort Monroe “From the Ground Up.” Comfortable footwear and water are recommended. Exterior views of the included structures only. Admission is free. Tours begin at the...
Monster Jam
Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam®. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone! You’ll be close to the action watching the world’s best drivers tear up the dirt and show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles of speed and skill....
Saturday, March 7, 2026
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Featured March 7, 2026Featured Too Much of a Woman Festival
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Featured March 7, 2026 -Featured Living History Program with the NY 99th Volunteer Infantry, Company D
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Featured March 7, 2026 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured March 7, 2026 -Featured Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo
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Featured March 7, 2026 -Featured Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
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Featured March 7, 2026 -Featured Monster Jam
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Featured March 7, 2026 -Featured Monster Jam
Too Much of a Woman Festival
Kick off Women’s History Month at the Too Much of a Woman Festival, a celebration of the voices, stories, and contributions of women across Virginia. This festival highlights women in arts, culture, and industry, honoring trailblazers of the past while amplifying today’s leaders and inspiring the future. Through engaging programming and community connection, the festival...
Living History Program with the NY 99th Volunteer Infantry, Company D
On March 7 from 10 am to 4 pm we will host the NY 99th Volunteer Infantry, Company D, for a living history program commemorating the Battle of Hampton Roads, which took place on March 9, 1862, in the waters of the Chesapeake within sight of Fort Monroe. Enjoy a chance to engage with living...
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake” in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing the largest fortification in the western hemisphere. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo
Join us at the Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo March 6 - 8, 2026 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Featuring live tattooing by World Class Tattoo Artists from across the country, professional piercing, cool vendors, tattoo contests, live music, entertainment, and so much more! Tickets are sold at the door only - $30/day or $50...
Finding “Freedom’s Fortress”
Explore some dynamic history on a ranger-led walk to discover “Freedom’s Fortress.” The tour begins at the entrance to the Casemate Museum located at 20 Bernard Road. Free admission. Program is expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free. Thursday & Saturday at 1 PM.
Monster Jam
Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam®. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone! You’ll be close to the action watching the world’s best drivers tear up the dirt and show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles of speed and skill....
Monster Jam
Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam®. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone! You’ll be close to the action watching the world’s best drivers tear up the dirt and show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles of speed and skill....
Sunday, March 8, 2026
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Featured March 8, 2026 -Featured Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
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Featured March 8, 2026 -Featured Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo
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Featured March 8, 2026 -Featured Monster Jam
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Featured March 8, 2026Featured Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Young Artists Showcase Recital
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Featured March 8, 2026Featured Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Young Artists Showcase Recital
Gibraltar of the Chesapeake and the Building of a Nation
Join us on a ranger-led walking tour to explore the history of Fort Monroe. Learn about the establishment of the 3rd system, the role of the “Gibraltar of the Chesapeake” in local and national defense, and the diverse workforce constructing the largest fortification in the western hemisphere. Admission is free. Tours begin at the entrance...
Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo
Join us at the Hampton Roads Tattoo Expo March 6 - 8, 2026 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Featuring live tattooing by World Class Tattoo Artists from across the country, professional piercing, cool vendors, tattoo contests, live music, entertainment, and so much more! Tickets are sold at the door only - $30/day or $50...
Monster Jam
Nothing compares to the one and only Monster Jam®. With awesome trucks, amazing stunts and action-packed excitement, it’s the definition of fun for everyone! You’ll be close to the action watching the world’s best drivers tear up the dirt and show off crazy skills and all-out racing in fierce head-to-head battles of speed and skill....
Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Young Artists Showcase Recital
Join the Hampton Roads Philharmonic for an afternoon celebrating rising musical talent at the Young Artists Showcase Recital. The program features the winner of the Philharmonic’s 10th Annual Young Artist Competition, performing a movement of a concerto of their choice. This concert also includes selections from Edward MacDowell’s Indian Suite, Steven Bryant’s Dusk, and Florence...
Hampton Roads Philharmonic: Young Artists Showcase Recital
Join the Hampton Roads Philharmonic for an afternoon celebrating rising musical talent at the Young Artists Showcase Recital. The program features the winner of the Philharmonic’s 10th Annual Young Artist Competition, performing a movement of a concerto of their choice. This concert also includes selections from Edward MacDowell’s Indian Suite, Steven Bryant’s Dusk, and Florence...
