The 2022 Umoja Festival happens May 27-29, 2022, in Festival Park in Portsmouth. Join in a grand celebration of unity at Portsmouth’s Annual African American culture and heritage celebration promoting cultural diversity and unity. Bring the entire family to enjoy all the festivities including live music, kids activities, international foods and so much more! Take …
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Umoja Festival 2022
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First Weekends with the Portsmouth Museums
The first weekends with the Portsmouth Museums is an exciting time to visit. Festivities kick off on the First Friday of each month (April-October) with live music, adult beverages, and a gathering of friends in the courtyard at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center. On First Saturday mornings, the courtyard features more live music to …
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St. Paddy’s Day in Olde Towne Portsmouth
March 12 and 13, 2022 NOTICE: March 12 Street Fest has changed due to weather. Events at Baron’s Pub will be held inside the restaurant on Saturday, the 12th. All events at Public House will now take place on Sunday, March 13th and will still be outdoors. Look for Farmer’s Market venders at the street …
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Meet our Sister City – Portsmouth, England
Like Portsmouth, Virginia, Portsmouth England is a waterfront city. We’ve shared a “twinning” or sister city relationship for many years. Representatives from both our cities made the trip across the Atlantic on several occasions to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and enjoy the other’s hospitality. Learn more about Portsmouth in the UK! Portsmouth, the …
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Nativity Scene from the Coleman Collection
A Portsmouth Tradition Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection is a popular holiday tradition at the Portsmouth Arts & Cultural Center. However, a centerpiece of the collection resides just around the corner at Monumental Methodist Church. The Nativity Scene, because of it’s religious significance, was best housed outside a public building and separate from the rest …
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Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival 2021
The Sound of the Holiday Season The Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival began in 1998 and has become the signature holiday event for the City of Portsmouth. In 2021, this special day of music and friendship takes place on Saturday December 11th, from 11 AM until 5 PM. You’ll find even more music in restaurants, …
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Celebrate Museum Day in Portsmouth
Museum Day – October 9, 2021 Spend the day in Olde Towne Portsmouth and enjoy a full day in the Cultural Arts District. The day starts at 10 a.m. and the event ends at 3 p.m. Here is a list of activities for the day: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum Visit our galleries featuring almost three …
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Portsmouth Paddle Battle Rowing Race
The Portsmouth Paddle Battle comes to the Elizabeth River for the first time on September 11, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Benefitting the Friends of the Naval Shipyard Museum, the event features two racing categories: Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) and Kayaking. The race begins at High Street Landing and participants row to the …
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Ride the Rox – a new way to get to Portsmouth, Virginia
Transportation to Portsmouth – Ride the Rox Coastal Virginia Magazine lists Portsmouth’s Olde Towne as one of the “Top 5 Coolest Neighborhoods” in Hampton Roads, and for good reason. A city laden with culture, history and prestige beckons travelers from all across the Commonwealth to trot the cobblestone streets of Olde Towne, visit the locally …
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Winging It Through Portsmouth
Art Wings Come to Portsmouth Support Portsmouth Public Art is excited to invite everyone to enjoy our latest series of entertaining and interactive public art murals that encourage visitors to “Be a pART of ART”. Art Wings in Portsmouth, Virginia began with 3 murals of wings located in Olde Towne Portsmouth. However, with a matching …
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