Front Porch Music Series: The Storyweavers
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VABand members Sheela Fortner, Linda Gale Poole, Beth Whyle and Jennifer McLaughlin blend Americana, folk, blues and funk into an original soulful sound with music inspired by their life stories. American Sign Language performance artist Jennifer McLaughlin ensures that the message of The Storyweavers can be enjoyed by all, and ASL interpreter Annie James assists...
Opening Day at the Hampton Carousel
Carousel Park 602 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VAThe Hampton Carousel is reopening for the season! Come out and enjoy a ride on this historic carousel for just $1. Built in 1920, the carousel is completely restored to its original beauty and housed in its own weather-protected pavilion at Carousel Park on the city’s downtown waterfront. It is one of only 170 antique...
Visions of Futures Past 2020 “Geared Up Gala”
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VACelebrate this fantastical exposition with the “Grunge Grass” music of alt-country band Tornado Bait, along with other music, mirth and merriment. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Hampton History Museum.
Hampton Heroes 2021 Ceremony
VirtualJoin Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck, and members of city council and other dignitaries for this prerecorded induction ceremony of the 2021 Hampton Heroes honorees. Since 2019 the city has recognized individuals, both historical and contemporary, who had an impact on Hampton through a commitment to peace, justice and progress. Their names are added to the...
The Americana Lovebirds Virtual Concert
VirtualValentine’s Day will be over, but you’ll still feel the love with this duo! The Lovebirds are Amy Celeste Young-Beard and Jason W. McKinzie. They'll bring you an hour of original music to charm their way into your heart in this Facebook Live event. Raised on the music of Peter, Paul & Mary, The Beatles, The...
Fort Monroe: Descendant Engagement and Unearthing Collective Memory in Hampton Roads
VirtualJoin Eola Lewis Dance, Acting Superintendent for the Fort Monroe National Monument for this Facebook Live event as she discusses contraband communities, archeology, and descendant engagement. In February, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Fort Monroe, the site where the first Africans were brought to English speaking North America in 1619, was named a "site of...
Virtual Front Porch Music Series: Dustin Furlow
VirtualAward-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Dustin Furlow brings you an hour of his original contemporary folk music in this virtual concert. With comparisons to songwriters such as Ray LaMontagne and virtuoso guitar-players like Tommy Emmanuel, Furlow eventually carved out a sound that became easily distinguishable by his melding of complex guitar work and warm, home-spun lyrics. From the...
Virtual Port Hampton Lecture
VirtualThe Life and Tryals of the Gentleman Pirate, Major Stede Bonnet Hampton History Museum Facebook Live - Monday, May 3, 7:00 p.m. Chesapeake-native Jeremy Moss brings to life the golden age of piracy through the vivid life of one of the least likely, yet most interesting pirates, Major Stede Bonnet. Using his book, The Life...
The Grave Injustice: The Middle Passage and the Afterlife of Slavery
VirtualChadra Pittman, Founder and Executive Director of The Sankofa Projects will explore the history of the “Middle Passage” by resurrecting memory, honoring Ancestors, and giving voice to the untold history of Africans of the Diaspora. From her work at the New York African Burial Ground (ABG) Project to the creation of Sankofa’s Annual Remembrance ceremony...
Juneteenth: Emancipation and Celebration
VirtualThe Fragments of Freedom Theatre Productions presents "Juneteenth: Emancipation and Celebration through Spoken Word Theatre and Music," featuring the talents of spoken word artists and award-winning soul/R&B artist K'bana Blaq. Written and directed by Hampton playwright, Marie St. Clair, this moving and memorable experience will illuminate the origins and meaning of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally...
