Fun Things to Do: The Art Scavenger Hunt Walk Your Art Out. A scavenger hunt for public art through the Portsmouth Art and Cultural District. Looking for things to do? This art scavenger hunt for public art around Olde Towne Portsmouth provides exposure to fun and informative art installations as well as about …
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Walk Your Art Out – Art Scavenger Hunt
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Restaurant Take-out and Deals 4/22/2020
Restaurants “Near Me” Take-out Menus and Special Deals Restaurants Near Me in Portsmouth, Virginia is an article showcasing some of the restaurants offering take-out and delivery meals during the COVID-19 crisis. Â According to the CDC, take-out meals are a safe alternative to cooking at home. Â While this list is not exhaustive, here are some of …
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Commodore Richard Dale Monument
The Commodore Richard Dale Monument in Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia The Commodore Richard Dale Historic Monument at the corner of North and Washington Streets The Commodore Richard Dale Monument in Olde Towne Portsmouth is both art and history. Â Monuments often combine fine art with the history and people they commemorate. They also reflect the moments …
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The Fresnel Lens on the Portsmouth Seawall
The Hog Island Fresnel Lighthouse Lens on the Portsmouth Seawall The Fresnel Lighthouse Lens on the Portsmouth Seawall is the only lens of its kind not housed in a museum setting. Â When you take a stroll on the Portsmouth Seawall, observe the Hog Island Lighthouse Fresnel Lens. It’s located at the foot of High Street, …
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Bide-A-Wee Golf Course
Bide-A-Wee Golf Course Portsmouth’s Premier Public Golf Course Since 1956, Portsmouth has welcomed golfer’s to play its Bide-a-Wee Public Golf Course.  Today,  novice and seasoned players, families with kids, and visitors to the Hampton Roads region enjoy this 18-hole golf course.  This article explores the course and its amenities, including how to play safely during …
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Restaurant Take-out Menus And Deals
Restaurants “Near Me” Take-out Menus and Special Deals Restaurants Near Me in Portsmouth, Virginia is an article showcasing some of the restaurants offering take-out and delivery meals during the COVID-19 crisis. Â According to the CDC, take-out meals are a safe alternative to cooking at home. Â While this list is not exhaustive, here are some of …
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Disney’s “The Finest Hours” and the Portsmouth Lightship Museum
I’m Diane L. Cripps, Curator of History, Portsmouth Museums and I hope you will enjoy this write up from Ross Patterson, about Ervin Maske, a Coast Guard seaman on his way to serve aboard our Lightship off Massachusetts in 1952, when a storm intervened. He wound up volunteering for a dangerous rescue mission. If the story sounds familiar, it may be because it was made into a 2016 movie by Walt Disney Pictures called The Finest Hours. The incident has been called the Coast Guard’s most daring rescue.
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10 Things to Do Outside
With the onslaught of COVID-19, it has never been more important for those who self-isolate to have opportunities to get outdoors, away from crowds, and enjoy the healing properties of nature. Explore new places, safely. Be mindful of those around you and keep at least 6 feet away.
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NIGHTLIFE
Spirited Revelry for Nearly 300 Years In Portsmouth, even nightlife has a history! High Street is a central part of the Downtown Portsmouth National Historic District.  It represents the town center, commercial core of  what everyone now calls Olde Towne.  If the National Register actually recognized drinking places, then the High Street corridor, along with a …
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10 Things To Do In Portsmouth This Spring
Portsmouth in the Spring Springtime is a lovely time to visit Portsmouth. Â The temperate climate along the Elizabeth River means early blooms along the tree-lined streets. The stately old homes are accented with forsythia, cherry blossoms, tulips, and other vibrant spring foliage. Â Ready to shake off the doldrums of winter, the town comes alive with …
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