RECENT News PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA
Juneteenth Virginia Presents “12 Days of Nat Turner”
12 Days of Turner: Reframing History in the 21st Century October 31– November 11 Hosted by JuneteenthVA in Tidewater-Hampton Roads, Virginia – the location of both the first enslavement and first freeing of African men and women on American soil Starting on the 189th...
Portsmouth Theater Academy Announces 20-21 Show Schedule
Summers in Suffolk - 6 Plays in One The Portsmouth Theater Academy, Portsmouth's newest performance group, will produce all six plays in local playwright, Sheri Bailey's Summers in Suffolk. Shows begin in October and continue monthly through March. The Academy took...
Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmers Market Going Strong in 2020
The Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmers Market continues to operate in 2020, but with a couple of differences. Firstly, it's in a new, temporary location. Secondly, the market implemented CDC safety recommendations designed to keep everyone virus free. What hasn't...
Small Town Waterfront Getaway in Portsmouth, VA
As the state slowly begins to open its doors again, Portsmouth is taking care and caution to safely welcome visitors back for much-needed getaway time. Only a short drive away for the majority of Virginians, Portsmouth is the perfect small town to explore, without the...
Outdoor Dining in Portsmouth Virginia
Enjoy Outdoor Dining in Portsmouth, Virginia Discover a variety of locally-owned bars and restaurants with outdoor dining throughout Portsmouth, Virginia. From waterfront decks with spectacular river views to secluded garden patios and sidewalk cafés, find it in...
Portsmouth Garden Shops – Local Home and Garden Shops for Outdoor Living
Personalize Your Outdoor Living Space with the Perfect Garden Portsmouth garden shops have everything you need to create your ideal outdoor living space and make it into a place that reflects your individual personality. Whether you are looking for plants to brighten...
Walk Your Art Out – A Portsmouth Public Art Scavenger Hunt
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...
Portsmouth Restaurant Take-out and Deals Update 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. According to the CDC, take-out meals are a safe...
Commodore Richard Dale Monument
The Commodore Richard Dale Monument in Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia The Commodore Richard Dale Monument in Olde Towne Portsmouth is both art and history. Monuments often combine fine art with the history and people they commemorate. They also reflect the moments...
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. When you take a stroll on the Portsmouth Seawall, observe the Hog Island Lighthouse...
Recent Comments