Find out how baseball led the way in local desegregation within Hampton Roads. Portsmouth and Hampton led the charge at their local stadiums and after a lengthy boycott, Norfolk did the same. Learn more at the Portsmouth Colored Community Library where Black History is commemorated year-round.
March 28 and 29 Re-Enactment – A Post Such As Portsmouth – British Operations in Hampton Roads, 1781 – is a 2-day re-enactment designed to inform and entertain the public. It features a variety of civilian impressions, military impressions, as well as members of the Royal Navy. The event takes place March 28-29, 2020 at …
Valentine’s Day Weekend Celebration Since Valentine’s Day falls on a Friday this year, why not make it a weekend celebration. It’s a great time to get away from home for a night or two and enjoy this historic old seaport. Our local merchants have sweetened the deal with some special lodging and dining offers for …
Portsmouth celebrates Independence with a Beach Music Weekend and Fireworks display. The music starts on Thursday evening and continues through Saturday night. The fireworks display takes place Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Ideal for beach music enthusiast, shag dancers, and anyone looking for a festive, laidback 4th of July. Read the complete article for all the details.
A Brief History The roots of Black History Month can be traced all the way back to 1915, 50 years after the 13th amendment was passed. Two gentleman scholars, Carter Woodson and Jesse Moreland, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. The Association was dedicated to researching and promoting the accomplishments …
Daytime Fun Countdown to Noon Celebrate the New Year with a noon glittery ball drop and juice toast at the Children’s Museum of Virginia. Face-painting, magic, and balloon-making will take place prior to the countdown, along with a photo-booth and refreshments. Visitors can also enjoy wagon rides. Families can enjoy these New Year’s festivities – …
Three Portsmouth Pubs Receive Recognition from Veer Magazine Readers Veer Magazine, a popular lifestyle publication covering the Coastal Virginia region (the 757) has released its 2019 winners in the beer category. According to the article, “A combination of online popular votes and a select committee of tasters weighed in. With more than 30 local breweries, …
The Antonym, Norfolk’s PhotoJournal for the Arts has written a piece just in time for the holiday season to showcase Portsmouth’s Winter Wonderland at the Children’s Museum of Virginia. The Antonym aims “to document Norfolk’s arts and music scene while raising issues and covering stories through the use of photography and essays. Any picture worth …
Oktoberfest 2019 in Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia Oktoberfest 2019 was sponsored and produced The Bier Garden Restaurant and Festhaus, a Portsmouth favorite for more than twenty years. The Bier Garden has been producing Oktoberfest for the last sixteen years but 2019 marked the first time in came home to High Street. It was a street …
Famous Portsmouth Halloween Event Returns The Olde Towne Civic League is once again producing their annual Ghost Walk. The 39th annual event takes place on October 25th and serves as the primary fundraising event to help maintain the 300 year old neighborhood for both residents and visitors to Portsmouth, Virginia. The event typically draws 5,000 …
Norfolk, VA –Young Audiences Arts for Learning Virginia (YAV) celebrates another year of family-fun and partnership with the Children’s Museum of Virginia. Celebrate the Arts! is an interactive day filled with performances by YAV artists, arts activities for all ages, and the museum’s special interactive exhibit featuring Once Upon a Time: Exploring the World of …
Celebrating Today’s Change Makers Presented by the Portsmouth Museums and the Portsmouth Public Library PORTSMOUTH, VA – The Portsmouth Museums and Portsmouth Public Library are proud to present the third Annual Black History Now – Celebrating Today’s Change Makers. The museums and library branches will host events and activities from January 13th to February 24th. …
By Pete Newell HR Growler Chances are you’ve never heard of Alt Platz Brewing Company, but up until now it represented Portsmouth’s lone bid to cash in on craft beer. The small brewpub opened to little fanfare on High Street in 2006, and close two years later. It took nearly 10 years, and the help …
Penny Neef – AltDaily.com Portsmouth already has the pieces in place. Now it’s time to mark the gateways, fly some banners, create a website, engage the community, attract more art and artists, and promote the new Portsmouth Arts and Cultural District. Maybe even give it a new, snappy name? View Full Article
The Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum Present The 2017 Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum’s Lecture Series will conclude on Thursday, September 14, at 4:00 p.m., at the Churchland Branch of the Portsmouth Public Library (Coleman Room). The Friends are pleased to present Greg Hansard, Instructor of History at John Tyler Community …
To Face The Unknown: Portsmouth and The Great War Exclusive exhibit presented by the History Division of the Portsmouth Museums at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Come see artifacts and images that tell the story of Portsmouth and World War I. Please call (757)393-8591 for more information. July 4 – October 9, 2017 Portsmouth …
For Immediate Release March 30, 2017 The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Presents Embracing Narrative: Artwork of the Washington Glass School & Virginia Glass Guild The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center presents, Embracing Narrative, a joint exhibition offering contemporary glass by members of the Washington Glass School and the Virginia Glass Guild. Works on display, …
By Martha Steger | Photo courtesy by the Portsmouth Art & 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 until december 24th.” Like many long-time Hampton Roads residents, …
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 animals lived. Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice transports families back to the Cretaceous …
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 pin oaks lining High Street. Portsmouth often plays …
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 the end of the day. …
“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.”
The oldest, continually held Memorial Day Parade in the United States.
The new state-of-the-art facility, is located in the Victory Village business park.