Led by one of the National Park Service Rangers, discover more about the common soldier, their equipment, and experience during the American Civil War. This program includes historic weapons firing demonstrations. This program will last about 30 minutes and will...
Families can enjoy a day of FREE artful entertainment and education throughout the museum brought to you by the Hampton City Schools Fine Arts Department in conjunction with Arts for Learning, the Virginia Affiliate of Young Audiences. A Splash of...
Spend an afternoon tracing the streetcar routes of Hampton between 1880’s and 1946. This adventure will be led by local community historian Greg Siegel, chair of the Streetcar 390 Project. Your journey will begin and end at the Hampton History...
As a prelude to this Sankofa’s 14th International Remembrance Day Ceremony taking place at Fort Monroe on Saturday, June 14, join Chadra Pittman, founder and executive Director of The Sankofa Projects for her presentation “America’s Inconvenient Truths: Remembering the Transatlantic...
The Hampton History Museum’s popular fundraising Hampton Horror Tours are back, reincarnated for 2025 with new stories, characters, plus twists and turns where you will hear the case of the departed and ultimately decide the fate of the spirits you...
This one-hour 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...
Join us for a fascinating tour where we will bring to light the little-known stories of those who shaped the history at Fort Monroe and beyond. We’ll share the wide-ranging impact of Black labor and the full force their knowledge...
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...
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...
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...
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