Tag Archive: black history

Special Event: Youth Black History Fest 2024

February 1, 2024 3:09 pm Published by

Youth Black History Fest 2024 A hands-on experience and celebration of the heritage behind some of the most influential Black cultural art forms. Join us Saturday, February 10 between 10 am and 3 pm here at Fort Monroe.  This free...

Virginia Black Film Festival (VBFF)

January 30, 2024 11:58 am Published by

The Virginia Black Film Festival (VBFF) will celebrate its inaugural event February 24-25th, 2024 in Hampton, VA with screenings, seminars, and awards gala. Presented in association with the Hampton University School of Liberal Arts and Education, VBFF will showcase short...

Remembering the Contraband and their Descendants

January 17, 2024 4:25 pm Published by

The Contraband Decision was the first successful action by the US Government which signaled the beginning of the end of slavery. The historic Chapel of the Centurion at Fort Monroe, the Contraband Historical Society will bring together local “Contraband” descendants...

Virtually Tour Hampton’s Black Heritage Sites

February 18, 2021 8:54 am Published by

We invite you to virtually visit Hampton, Virginia’s Black history and heritage sites! You can now virtually explore the Hampton University Museum, Historic Fort Monroe, and Hampton History Museum. Explore these locations wherever and whenever you want to learn more...