The History of Cock Island Race
As Told by Portsmouth Boat Club Member, Mo Whitlow. The Race to Cock Island was created in...
40th Annual Olde Towne Ghost Walk
Portsmouth's Olde Towne Ghost Walk Returns! Portsmouth’s Olde Towne Civic League is once again producing the 40th...
Top 10 Kid-Friendly Eats in Olde Towne Portsmouth
Places for kids to eat in Historic Olde Towne Let’s be honest — After a long day...
Underground Railroad Tour
Welcome to Olde Towne Portsmouth! Virginia’s historic seaport® is well-known as an epicenter of American naval and...
Portsmouth’s Architecture Walk
Architecture Tour 30 minutes Welcome to Portsmouth, where you’ll find the widest variety of historic architecture in...
Stroll the Portsmouth Seawall
Portsmouth Seawall Walking Tour 30 minutes Welcome to Portsmouth, Virginia’s historic seaport®. We are a river town;...
Umoja Festival 2022
The 2022 Umoja Festival happens May 27-29, 2022, in Festival Park in Portsmouth. Â Join in a grand...
First Weekends with the Portsmouth Museums
The first weekends with the Portsmouth Museums is an exciting time to visit. Â Festivities kick off on...
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...
Meet our Sister City – Portsmouth, England
Like Portsmouth, Virginia, Portsmouth England is a waterfront city. Â We've shared a "twinning" or sister city relationship...
A Post Such As Portsmouth in 1781
British Occupation of Portsmouth in 1781 A Post Such As Portsmouth is a 2-day re-enactment designed to...
Portsmouth Paddle Battle Race 2022
The Portsmouth Paddle Battle returns to the Elizabeth River for its 2nd Annual splash on September 10,...