Fort Monroe: Descendant Engagement and Unearthing Collective Memory in Hampton Roads

Virtual

Join Eola Lewis Dance, Acting Superintendent for the Fort Monroe National Monument for this Facebook Live event as she discusses contraband communities, archeology, and descendant engagement. In February, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Fort Monroe, the site where the first Africans were brought to English speaking North America in 1619, was named a "site of...

Free

Evolution of Freedom

Virtual

“Evolution of Freedom” is a new forum series hosted by the Fort Monroe Authority and the Fort Monroe National Monument (National Park Service) and is being supported by a grant from Huntington Ingalls Industries. In this series we are exploring the topic of freedom and how cultural influences continue to impact, and have impacted the...

Free

The Americana Lovebirds Virtual Concert

Virtual

Valentine’s Day will be over, but you’ll still feel the love with this duo! The Lovebirds are Amy Celeste Young-Beard and Jason W. McKinzie. They'll bring you an hour of original music to charm their way into your heart in this Facebook Live event. Raised on the music of Peter, Paul & Mary, The Beatles, The...

Hampton Heroes 2021 Ceremony

Virtual

Join Hampton Mayor Donnie Tuck, and members of city council and other dignitaries for this prerecorded induction ceremony of the 2021 Hampton Heroes honorees. Since 2019 the city has recognized individuals, both historical and contemporary, who had an impact on Hampton through a commitment to peace, justice and progress. Their names are added to the...

Adaption: A book to film society

Virtual

In partnership with Hampton Public Libraries, Hampton Arts is excited to announce Adaptation:  A Book to Film Society, where participants (ages 15+) explore how stories are adapted from page to screen. Participants will read chosen books on their own (hard-copies and digital access available through reservation at Hampton Public Libraries; or you may read your own copy). After reading...

$20

The Hop Culture x Oozlefinch Digital Craft Beer Festival

Virtual

A collaboration between Hop Culture Magazine and Oozlefinch Beers and Blending. A curated box of 18 beers from the best breweries in the country, sent right to your door. TICKETS SALES END JULY 12, 2020. An all-access pass to a schedule of virtual events on 8/15/20. BEER AVAILABLE FOR SHIPPING TO VA, DC, OR, NV, ND, NE, OH, PA,...