July 15, 2024
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...
Black History
May 24, 2024
10 Summer Events Not to Miss in Portsmouth,...
Top 10 Summer Events Portsmouth is home to centuries of history, architecture, culture, wars, and famine; but...
March 8, 2024
5 Notable Women From Portsmouth’s Past
Portsmouth's know for having a tremendous about of history and amazing people who contributed to its...
August 21, 2023
7 Must-See Museums in Portsmouth Virginia
Portsmouth's Tour of Museums Portsmouth, VA is home to some of the oldest history in America...
July 12, 2023
Portsmouth’s Historical Markers
Historical Markers around Portsmouth, VA Did you know Portsmouth has Virginia state Highway Historical Markers all around...
January 31, 2023
Edu-tainers of Portsmouth, VA’s History
History Alive A merry troupe of entertainers, Mary Veale and her clan portray characters from Portsmouth's past...
May 24, 2022
Underground Railroad Tour
Welcome to Olde Towne Portsmouth! Virginia’s historic seaport® is well-known as an epicenter of American naval and...
April 21, 2022
Umoja Festival 2022
The 2022 Umoja Festival happens May 27-29, 2022, in Festival Park in Portsmouth. Â Join in a grand...
December 30, 2021
Black History in Portsmouth 2022
BLACK HISTORY NOW 2022 Presented by the Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Libraries Black History...
August 11, 2021
The 2021 Exhibit at the Portsmouth Art &...
The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Resumes Operations The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center re-opens on Saturday,...
June 11, 2021
Go Skate Daze Weekend in Portsmouth
Hard Times Go Skate Weekend June 19 and June 21, 2021 at the Cradock Skatepark The Hard...
June 2, 2021
Juneteenth Festival Comes to Portsmouth
Juneteenth Festival Saturday, June 19, 2021 Noon to 6 p.m. JuneteenthVA is delighted to be celebrating the...