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The Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center’s Annual Holiday Treat
By Martha Steger | Photo courtesy Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center Cathy Collier’s eyes widen even now as she recalls watching Santa’s quilt-covered belly rise and fall with each breath: “He ‘slept’ behind glass,” she says, “with a sign in front reading, don’t wake...
Dinosaurs Invade the Children’s Museum of Virginia
Long before North America was populated by cornfields and cows, dinosaurs roamed the land. A new temporary exhibit at the Children’s Museum of Virginia in Portsmouth allows children and adults to explore dinosaur habitats to better understand how these mysterious...
The Shipyard at Gosport: The Development of America’s Oldest Shipyard
The 2016 Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum Lecture Series concludes on September 8, 2016, at 4:00 p.m. with a “Tea and History” program. Join us for a cup of tea and hear award-winning historian and author John V. Quarstein speak about the history of...
Museums, Historic Sites, and a Charming Olde Towne Make for Portsmouth Summer Fun
TIDEWATER TRAVELER | By James F. Lee | Published June 2016 On the patio of the Bier Garden in Portsmouth, I sample a German beer and a Bavarian wurst. From my vantage, I can enjoy the art deco front of the historic Commodore Theatre and the lovely crepe myrtles and...
Ah, Downtown Portsmouth, one of the best spots in the seven cities.
AltDaily | June 1, 2016 By Jacqui Riffe It’s a mixture of good dining, unique activities, and if you really warm up to us, a variety of upscale housing, all set on the backdrop of the Elizabeth River. Here’s a local’s guide on fun, food and where to hang your hat at...
New Portsmouth exhibit shows the ups and downs of learning
“We are always looking for ways to bring families back by offering something new,” said Exhibit Supervisor Tim Michalski. “It seems to be popular and the kids don’t realize they’re learning.”
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132 Annual Memorial Day Parade
The oldest, continually held Memorial Day Parade in the United States.
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