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Revolutionary Hampton Community Day
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, HamptonEnjoy free museum admission to the Hampton History Museum and explore the special exhibit “Revolutionary Hampton: Journeys of Freedom” to hear the local story of independence of the people who lived it. Discover your “revolutionary self” with the launch or our new interactive game! Get “in touch” with the past with hand-on activities for all... View Article
A Perfect Frenzy: The Forgotten Fight for Freedom in Virginia
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, HamptonAt the start of the American Revolution 250 years ago, the royal governor of Virginia–Lord Dunmore–was cast as a villain by patriots. He was criticized for attacking Hampton in October 1775, blamed for burning Norfolk on January 1, 1776, and reviled for emancipating those enslaved. These events helped convince wavering Americans to demand independence from... View Article
