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 Black Freedom During the Civil War, and features photographs by renowned environmental photographer J Henry Fair alongside paintings sculpture, and other works by 20th and […]
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.
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 documentary series by legendary filmmaker Ken Burns. Spanning January through July 2026, this immersive series invites the community to experience the full six-episode film in […]
Create beautiful, functional art by designing your own pressed flower coasters. In this hands-on project, delicate blooms and greenery are carefully arranged and preserved to capture their natural color and intricate detail. Participants will learn how to press and prepare flowers, thoughtfully compose their designs, and seal them to create durable, water-resistant coasters perfect for […]
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 […]
Once a year, visitors from all over the country enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th century Hampton overrun by pirates. Hampton’s waterfront comes alive with dozens of pirate re-enactors, costumed in historically accurate garb, who transform today’s Hampton into the busy seaport of yesterday. Led by Blackbeard the Pirate himself, re-enactors help visitors step […]
The Sankofa Projects will host a commemorative gathering at Outlook Beach in Fort Monroe, Virginia, honoring African ancestors of the Middle Passage. The event seeks to educate, commemorate, and celebrate the richness and diversity of the African diaspora while raising awareness of this tragic chapter in American and global history. Attendees are invited to engage […]
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Join the Hampton University Museum for a Juneteenth Viewing of 'Picturing Freedom: Harriet Tubman and the Combahee River Raid' and 'Opening The Vault: A Look into the Hampton University Museum Collections' on Sunday, June 14 from 1 - 5 PM. This event is free, but you must register by June 9 by calling 757-727-5308. Hosted […]
Juneteenth Celebration at Fort Monroe headlined by Musiq Soulchild, Amerie Join us at Fort Monroe on June 19 for a day-long celebration of history, culture, and freedom. View the Sail250® Virginia Parade of Sail, a major maritime event featuring international tall ships and military vessels, at the Fort Monroe seawall as it makes its way […]
A Bold. Glamorous. Unforgettable Theatrical Event. What happens when history, ambition, beauty, and power collide on one stage? A Juneteenth Pageant delivers one of the most unique theatre experiences you’ll see all year—an electrifying blend of Juneteenth history, high-stakes pageantry, and razor-sharp social commentary, wrapped in drama, music, laughter, and jaw-dropping fashion. Written by local […]