Enslaved African Landing Day
Continental Park at Fort MonroeJoin the Fort Monroe Authority, National Park Service, Project 1619, and the City of Hampton for the 2023 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing special program. The events reflect on the significance of the 1619 landing of enslaved Africans and the contributions of Africans and their descendants to American society.
Life in the Reservation Community
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United StatesIn the decades before and after the Civil War, free Black landholders and entrepreneurs settled on the banks of the York River to build families and livelihoods. The community they established became known as the Reservation. In 1918, the U.S. government commandeered the land to build what is now known as the Naval Weapons Station... View Article
Black Legacies: Shaping the History of Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor Center Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBe inspired by the individuals who shaped the history of Fort Monroe. Walk in their footsteps to the sites where their legacies began. Wednesdays in February at 1PM. Free Admission. Registration is not required. Weather permitting.
Special Event: Youth Black History Fest 2024
Fort Monroe Visitor Center Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesYouth Black History Fest 2024 A hands-on experience and celebration of the heritage behind some of the most influential Black cultural art forms. Join us Saturday, February 10 between 10 am and 3 pm here at Fort Monroe. This free program is geared for youth ages 5-17 and during the day participants will rotate through... View Article
Black History Program: Life in Olde Hampton Through the Decades
Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center 231 Lincoln St., Hampton, VA, United StatesJoin us for an unforgettable Black History Month program featuring historical presentations and musical selections. Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center will host a Black History Program on Feb. 17, 2024, from 3 to 5 p.m., titled "Life in Olde Hampton Through the Decades." This enriching event aims to explore the rich tapestry of African American... View Article
3rd Annual Black History Month Program
Y.H. Thomas Community Center 1300 Thomas St, Hampton, VA, United StatesJoin us at Y. H. Thomas Community Center for the 3rd Annual Black History Month Program! Individuals of all ages are welcome to learn about the beauty of the history that makes up a strong community of people. Come out on February 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. for dancing, singing, vendor tables, poetry recitation, and more.
Virginia Black Film Festival (VBFF)
Hampton University 100 East Queen Street, Hampton, VA, United StatesThe Virginia Black Film Festival (VBFF) will celebrate its inaugural event February 24-25th, 2024 in Hampton, VA with screenings, seminars, and awards gala. Presented in association with the Hampton University School of Liberal Arts and Education, VBFF will showcase short films, series, and feature films spanning multiple genres from both international and domestic filmmakers as... View Article
Black History Month Choral Concert
Third Baptist Church 1214 Victoria Blvd., Hampton, VA, United StatesJoin us as we celebrate Black History Month with music from various Church Choirs from the Hampton Roads Area. Concert is free however a free-will offering will be lifted.
The Legendary Ingramettes
The American Theatre 125 E Mellen StFresh off their triumphant and soul stirring performance at Lincoln Center’s sold-out global FEST showcase and a National Endowment for the Arts’ National Heritage Fellowship Award, The Legendary Ingramettes are FINALLY bringing their “full force gospel fire” (Afropop Worldwide) to the world’s stage. Hailed as Richmond, VA’s “First Family of Gospel”, The Ingramettes represent six-decades... View Article
Hampton Mosaic Festival
Save the Date for Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at Mill Point Park and surrounding Downtown streets. The Hampton Mosaic Festival includes traditional music, stories, drumming, and dances of civilizations representing Indigenous People, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Also featured are more than 20 activities for both kids and adults, including... View Article
