African Landing Day Commemoration and Soil Blending Ceremony
Continental Park at Fort MonroeSaturday, Aug. 24, 2024 Join the Fort Monroe Authority, National Park Service, Project 1619, and the City of Hampton for the African Landing Day Commemoration and Soil Blending Ceremony on Saturday, August 24 from 10 am - 4 pm at Fort Monroe. The Soil Blending Ceremony, will mark the site of the African Landing Memorial,... View Article
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Rd, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesJoin us as we explore some of the diverse and dynamic history found here at "Freedom's Fortress." All are welcome. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Free - All are welcome. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance. Daily from... View Article
Battle for The Real Big State | Charity Alumni Baseball Game
War Memorial Stadium 1889 W. Pembroke Ave., Hampton, VA, United StatesMark your calendars for year 2 of the Annual Battle for The Real Big State Charity Alumni Baseball Game between Virginia State University and Norfolk State University alumni teams. This year's game will take place on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Don't miss out on the excitement! Witness an epic showdown as alumni teams from renowned... View Article
Cleansing and Healing Program at Fort Monroe
Continental Park at Fort MonroeĀ Sunday, August 25, 2024 Cleansing and Healing Program at Fort Monroe's Outlook Beach On Sunday, August 25Ā from 6-8 a.m., a cleansing and healing program led by PriestessĀ Amani Tori Nefer Atum Re will be held at Fort Monroeās Outlook Beach. Participants are encouraged to wear white and respect the sacredness of the event.
Drop Me Off in Harlem: An Evening with Becky Livas
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United StatesThe Hampton History Museum, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and acclaimed local jazz and cabaret vocalistĀ BeckyĀ Livas, proudly presents “Drop Me Off In Harlem,” a captivating musical fundraiser. This special event will transport attendees back to the vibrant era of the Harlem Renaissance, celebrating the rich... View Article
Scare Hunger Noir! | Halloween Fundraiser
Noir: A Simply Panache Lounge 221 E Mellen St, Hampton, United StatesThis will be a Spooktacular evening with music and a costume contest. Scare Hunger Halloween Fundraiser! Purchase a $10 ticket for a chance to WIN breakfast from Mango Mangeaux EVERYDAY for the rest of the year and many more prizes! Tickets are $10 and include Mashed Boo-tato Martini Bar, Heavy hors d’oeuvres, and non-alcoholic drinks.... View Article
Riddick Dance Company: In-Prison: M.E.S.H.
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesThis collaborative performance explores the feeling of being trapped within oneself. The piece delves into the mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of this internal confinement through a fusion of dance and spoken word. It portrays the yearning for release and the desire to engage with life fully. Presented by Riddick Dance Company.
12th Annual Jazz Legacy Foundation Gala Weekend
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesWith the aspirations ofĀ enhancing the appreciation and preservation of the Art of Jazz, Americaās only true original art form.
Traveling Freedomās Road
Hampton History Museum – 120 Old Hampton Lane Hampton VA 23669 Old Hampton Lane 120, Hampton, United StatesAll travel can expand oneās knowledge and outlook. Traveling to the historic places of the Black freedom struggle can be especially moving. It can spark a desire to learn more about the courageous men and women ā well-known and otherwise ā who strove to make our nation live up to our founding principle that all... View Article
Welcome Hampton Roads B.A.S.H
Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Dr, Hampton, VA, United StatesJANUARY 15, 2025 MARKS THE 96TH BIRTHDAY OF THE GREAT DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WE WILL CELEBRATE AND HONOR THE LEGACY-BY KICKING OFF A (6) MONTH CAMPAIGN TO OPEN (7) HELP CENTERS OF HAMPTON ROADS, TO FINISH THE DREAM, AS THE MODEL FOR THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. EVENT FEATURES: FASHION, COMEDY, TALENT SHOW.... View Article
