I’m Diane L. Cripps, Curator of History, Portsmouth Museums and I hope you will enjoy this write up from Ross Patterson, about Ervin Maske, a Coast Guard seaman on his way to serve aboard our Lightship off Massachusetts in 1952, when a storm intervened. He wound up volunteering for a dangerous rescue mission. If the story sounds familiar, it may be because it was made into a 2016 movie by Walt Disney Pictures called The Finest Hours. The incident has been called the Coast Guard’s most daring rescue.
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Disney’s “The Finest Hours” and the Portsmouth Lightship Museum
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10 Things to Do Outside
With the onslaught of COVID-19, it has never been more important for those who self-isolate to have opportunities to get outdoors, away from crowds, and enjoy the healing properties of nature. Explore new places, safely. Be mindful of those around you and keep at least 6 feet away.
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First Saturdays at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
First Saturday’s of each month March-November, 2020, guests may enter the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum for free and enjoy the exhibits, displays, and special programming. March 7 features the Ironclads.
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Portsmouth’s Must Try Dessert Scene
“Seize the moment. Remember all those women on the ‘Titanic’ who waved off the dessert cart.” ~ Erma Bombeck “Sometimes a girl’s gotta have some chocolate!” ~ Carrie Underwood “I love dessert. I can’t be guilty about it because I have to taste everything. I experiment.” ~ Martha Stewart Must Try Desserts in Portsmouth, …
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Celebrate St. Paddy’s in Portsmouth
Portsmouth Virginia has a variety of St. Patrick Celebrations to enjoy. Don’t miss the 2nd annual St. Paddy’s Day Street Festival on Saturday, March 14th or the St. Patrick’s Day Olde Towne Pub Crawl on Tuesday, March 17th.
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Black History Year Round
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.
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A Post Such As Portsmouth – 1781
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 …
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Portsmouth’s Beach Music Weekend July 4th
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.
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Black History Month: 13 Things to Do
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 …
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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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