black history
“The Dixie 3” Film Showings
See the film that tells to story of these three Hampton Civil Rights heroes recently honored with an historical marker. Created by For Nurses By Nurses Productions, the 35-minute film is based on the 1963 landmark civil rights case occurring at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. On August 8, 1963, three black nurses, Mildred Smith,... View Article
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Rd, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBlack Heritage at Fort Monroe will 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. Held weekly on Friday & Saturday from January 24 to March 22, 2025; See schedule for updates.
Aberdeen Gardens Black History Breakfast
The Aberdeen Gardens Historic & Civic Association’s 27th Annual Black History Breakfast will be held on February 15, 2025 from 9 am – 11:30 a.m. at the Liberty Live Church, 1021 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA. For more information, contact the Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum or Margaret at mwi9054658@aol.com.
“The Dixie 3” Film Showings
See the film that tells to story of these three Hampton Civil Rights heroes recently honored with an historical marker. Created by For Nurses By Nurses Productions, the 35-minute film is based on the 1963 landmark civil rights case occurring at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. On August 8, 1963, three black nurses, Mildred Smith,... View Article
Black History Guided Walking Tour
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesJoin us for a fascinating tour where we will bring to light the little-known stories of those who shaped the history at Fort Monroe and beyond. We’ll share the wide-ranging impact of Black labor and the full force their knowledge and experience had on America. With a special behind-the-scenes visit, we will see up-close the... View Article
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Rd, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBlack Heritage at Fort Monroe will 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. Held weekly on Friday & Saturday from January 24 to March 22, 2025; See schedule for updates.
Dr. Rahsaan Barber – Hampton Roads Jazz Lecture Series
Hampton Roads Jazz presents “Standing the Test of Time: Celebration of Coltrane’s Innovations Sixty Years After ‘A Love Supreme”” by Dr. Rahsaan Barber, Assistant Professor Saxophone and Jazz Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Free.
“The Dixie 3” Film Showings
See the film that tells to story of these three Hampton Civil Rights heroes recently honored with an historical marker. Created by For Nurses By Nurses Productions, the 35-minute film is based on the 1963 landmark civil rights case occurring at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Virginia. On August 8, 1963, three black nurses, Mildred Smith,... View Article
Unity Gospel Choir
The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United StatesMusic That Unites Us All! The Unity Gospel Choir is a vibrant and inclusive community choir that celebrates diverse voices through the power of song. Bringing together people from all backgrounds, we will perform uplifting and inspiring music that reflects the rich cultural diversity of our members. Through harmony and collaboration, we will aim to promote... View Article
Black History Guided Walking Tour
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesJoin us for a fascinating tour where we will bring to light the little-known stories of those who shaped the history at Fort Monroe and beyond. We’ll share the wide-ranging impact of Black labor and the full force their knowledge and experience had on America. With a special behind-the-scenes visit, we will see up-close the... View Article