Tag Archives: culture

  • Elephant in physics exhibit with Portsmouth Museums logo

    7 Must-See Museums in Portsmouth Virginia

    Portsmouth’s Tour of Museums   Portsmouth, VA is home to some of the oldest history in America and with that, it has hundreds of stories to share. When visiting our museums, you’ll discover stories from the first moments Captain John Smith saw an abandoned Native American settlement along the banks for the Elizabeth River up …

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    The 2021 Exhibit at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center

    The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Resumes Operations The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center re-opens on Saturday, August 14, 2021 after a prolonged closure due to mechanical issues inside the building.  We welcome visitors to view our current exhibits featuring The Test: Tuskegee Airmen, Virginia Watercolor Society Juried Exhibition, and 2021 Outdoor Sculpture.  The 42nd …

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    Portsmouth Featured in Roulez Magazine

    Roulez Magazine is a virtual publication celebrating “the bounty of everyday life within widely diverse regions of the United States and other geographies.”  Kimberly Toms researched and wrote an in depth article about Portsmouth, Virginia, focusing on the history and culture of this old seaport town located in Coastal Virginia.  Nicholas Crawford provided some splendid …

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