This exhibition of toys and art is a captivating showcase that blends the worlds of childhood wonder and artistic expression. Within the galleries, visitors are greeted with a colorful array […]
Organized by the Gibbes Museum of Art, Charleston, SC, this exhibition is inspired by Dr. Edda Fields-Black’s 2025 Pulitzer Prize Award-Winning Book, Combee: Harriet Tubman, The Combahee River Raid, and […]
The Powhatan Chiefdom controlled a vast landscape and maintained power over many tribes. This program will explore the intersectionality of politics, economics, culture and religion among tribes and their early interactions with English colonizers in the exhibit galleries and through hands- on activities. FREE 45 minute guided tour – No Registration Required Every Wednesday at […]
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.
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. This tour will explore what it takes […]
Oozlefinch Beers & Blending, in partnership with Hampton Convention & Visitors Bureau and HamptonVA250, is proud to present a special multi-month screening series of The American Revolution, the acclaimed PBS […]
In this hands-on class, participants will create their own DIY field sketchbook designed for drawing, note-taking, and creative exploration on the go. Students will learn simple bookbinding techniques, choose papers suited for sketching and mixed media, and customize their sketchbooks with covers and personal details. Participants can bring their own fabric (must measure 9” x […]
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 […]
This tour explores the pre-revolutionary history of Point Comfort and highlights its importance due to its proximity to the waterways. Participants will hear about Indigenous use of the land, the first fortifications and role in colonial trade, culminating in the stories of early freedom seekers. The tour begins at the Visitor & Education Center and […]
This fair will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This event is free and open to the public. The Hampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is planning to host the 2nd Annual Medical & Mental Health Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 9am […]
This fair will be held at the Hampton Roads Convention Center on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This event is free and open to the public. The Hampton Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is planning to host the 2nd Annual Medical & Mental Health Wellness Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 9am […]
The African Landing Memorial is a one-of-a-kind sculpture and site, which is designated as a UNESCO Site of Memory on the Slave Route Project, that commemorates a singular moment that reverberates through the fabric of more than 400 years of American history—the landing of the first Africans in Virginia in August 1619, at Point Comfort. […]