Lafayette Events Around Portsmouth 2024 marks the bicentennial of Gen. Lafayette’s return to America in 1824. During this bicentennial celebration, each locality (where he visited) will host events to honor our nations guest. Below you’ll find some of the events Portsmouth will be hosting. These celebrations and events are part of the lead up to …
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Lafayette Returns to Portsmouth, VA.
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A Look into Portsmouth, VA’s Past
Portsmouth’s History Colonial Era – 1675-1775 In Portsmouth, the road to American Independence consistently intersected with the road to individual freedom. Shortly after Portsmouth’s indigenous peoples fought successfully against wealthy English planters to defend their lands, servants and the enslaved were lured by promised freedom to fight alongside those same planters in the ill-fated Bacon’s …
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10 Summer Events Not to Miss in Portsmouth, VA
Top 10 Summer Events Portsmouth is home to centuries of history, architecture, culture, wars, and famine; but most don’t know that it’s also a hub of beautiful outdoor parks, sunsets, scenic water views, and long traditional and signature events. Below you’ll find the 10 best Free Summer Events that keep bringing folks back to this …
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Celebrate the District in Portsmouth, VA
Celebrate the District in Portsmouth, VA- 2024 Saturday, May 11, 2024 Portsmouth Cultural Arts District in Olde Towne Portsmouth Join us Saturday May 11 from 10 am – 7 pm for an amazing day in Olde Towne showcasing our Portsmouth Cultural Arts District. We have pulled out all the stops with FREE admission to …
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5 Notable Women From Portsmouth’s Past
Portsmouth’s know for having a tremendous about of history and amazing people who contributed to its success, and in honor of Women’s History Month: Here’s 5 Notable Women From Portsmouth’s Past Ida Barbour Ida Barbour was born around 1878 in Portsmouth, Virginia. She lived with her family in the first free Black section of the …
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Restaurant Week is Back in Portsmouth, VA
Virginia’s Favorite Restaurant Week is in Portsmouth, VA Enjoying Portsmouth’s Restaurant Week Portsmouth is a waterfrront city filled with centuries of history and stories, a vibrant Cultural Art’s District, Virginia’s first permanent Casino, and eclectic restaurants, shops and musuems. But if you’re looking for a great way to experience Portsmouth’s dining scene, then Restaurant Week …
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8 Things To Do On New Year’s Eve In Portsmouth, VA
New Years Eve In Portsmouth, VA Free New Year’s Eve Events 1. Olde Towne Scottish Walk This annual event has been going on for 25+ years, and is modeled after Scotland’s Hogmanay Festival, where the walk is a day when townspeople honor their community and merchants, wishing good luck and prosperity in the coming …
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7 Brunch Ideas in Portsmouth, VA
7 Places for Sunday Brunch in Portsmouth Indulge in a delightful Sunday brunch experience at some of the finest establishments in town. From the tantalizing flavors of Twisted Pig Ale and Smokehouse to the serene ambiance of Foggy Point Bar & Grill, there is no shortage of options to satisfy your cravings. You can find …
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7 Must-See Museums in Portsmouth Virginia
Portsmouth’s Tour of Museums Portsmouth, VA is home to some of the oldest history in America and with that, it has hundreds of stories to share. When visiting our museums, you’ll discover stories from the first moments Captain John Smith saw an abandoned Native American settlement along the banks for the Elizabeth River up …
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Portsmouth’s Historical Markers
Historical Markers around Portsmouth, VA Did you know Portsmouth has Virginia state Highway Historical Markers all around town? Below, you will find a list containing 28 of those historic markers, with texts that displays some of the major events and contributions that’s taken place here in Portsmouth. The signs and information on these markers come …
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