September 6, 2024 5:53 pm
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Event – Saturday, September 14, 6-8 pm – FREE Artifact Display – FREE Friday, September 13, 9 am-5 pm Saturday, September 14, 9 am-5 pm Sunday, September 15, 1-5 pm Join hosts Reginald Robinson and Judy Leonard to celebrate the...
August 20, 2024 12:24 pm
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The Hampton History Museum, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and acclaimed local jazz and cabaret vocalist Becky Livas, proudly presents “Drop Me Off In Harlem,” a captivating musical fundraiser. This special event...
August 6, 2024 1:10 pm
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Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 Join the Fort Monroe Authority, National Park Service, Project 1619, and the City of Hampton for the 1619 Commemoration of the First African Landing Ceremony on Saturday, August 24 from 10 am – 4 pm at...
July 18, 2024 2:34 pm
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Mark your calendars for year 2 of the Annual Battle for The Real Big State Charity Alumni Baseball Game between Virginia State University and Norfolk State University alumni teams. This year’s game will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024....
June 18, 2024 3:27 pm
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Honoring 246 years of African heritage between the first enslaved African Landing in English speaking North America in 1619 and the passage of the 13th Amendment ending slavery in the US in 1865. Join us to reflect on Juneteenth and...
May 31, 2024 3:57 pm
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Freedomfest – Celebration Fathers and All Families at Mill Point Park! Special Performance by the Dynamic GO-GO Band Be’la Dona! This in-person event promises to be a day filled with joy, music, food, and community spirit. Come together with your loved...
April 15, 2024 1:42 pm
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The Contraband Historical Society of Hampton, Virginia, will hold its annual commemoration of the Contraband Decision of 1861. In partnership with the Fort Monroe Authority, the Society will bring together “Contraband” descendants with historical reenactors and extraordinary local musical talent....
March 14, 2024 5:10 pm
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Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024 Join the Fort Monroe Authority, National Park Service, Project 1619, and the City of Hampton for the 1619 Commemoration of the First African Landing Ceremony on Saturday, August 24 from 10 am – 4 pm at...
March 3, 2024 3:32 pm
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From Blackbeard to Pride and Bluegrass to Ska, save the date for these upcoming festivals in Hampton, Virginia this Summer!
February 9, 2024 11:43 am
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Special Family Event! “Moonlight Stories With Orisirisi” Saturday, February 10, 10-10:50 am, FREE Museum admission free all day, 9 am-5 pm Celebrate Africa with Orisirisi drumming, dance, and call and response, inspiring the audience by exploring traditional stories of African...