black history
4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration – Peninsula
Mill Point Park 100 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA, United StatesCelebrate Juneteenth in Hampton with a day of powerful reflection and joyful celebration! This annual event features live music, cultural performances, Black-owned vendors, food trucks, historical presentations, and family-friendly activities — all honoring the legacy of freedom and African American resilience. Don’t miss this vibrant community gathering!
Road to Freedom Tour at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesCelebrate Juneteenth with a free guided tour on Thursday, June 19, at 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m., leading up to the Juneteenth Remarks and Music by the Bay in Continental Park. The 45-minute tour begins at the Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center (30 Ingalls Road), includes indoor and outdoor stops, and highlights... View Article
The Virginia Black Film Festival – Juneteenth Weekend 2025
Continental Park at Fort MonroeThe Virginia Black Film Festival – Juneteenth Weekend 2025Celebrate Black stories through film, culture, and community at this multi-day festival in Hampton, VA. Featuring screenings, panels, red carpet events, and live experiences across Fort Monroe and Hampton University, the festival draws creatives, film lovers, and families alike. With nearly 7,000 impressions expected and events ranging... View Article
The Virginia Black Film Festival – Juneteenth Weekend 2025
Continental Park at Fort MonroeThe Virginia Black Film Festival – Juneteenth Weekend 2025Celebrate Black stories through film, culture, and community at this multi-day festival in Hampton, VA. Featuring screenings, panels, red carpet events, and live experiences across Fort Monroe and Hampton University, the festival draws creatives, film lovers, and families alike. With nearly 7,000 impressions expected and events ranging... View Article
The Virginia Black Film Festival – Juneteenth Weekend 2025
Continental Park at Fort MonroeThe Virginia Black Film Festival – Juneteenth Weekend 2025Celebrate Black stories through film, culture, and community at this multi-day festival in Hampton, VA. Featuring screenings, panels, red carpet events, and live experiences across Fort Monroe and Hampton University, the festival draws creatives, film lovers, and families alike. With nearly 7,000 impressions expected and events ranging... View Article
A Perfect Frenzy: The Forgotten Fight for Freedom in Virginia
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United StatesAt 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
Knowledgeable Minds and Skilled Hands
Join 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... View Article
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBlack Heritage at Fort Monroe will explore some of the dynamic history found here at “Freedom’s Fortress.” Sunday – Tuesday at 1 PM | Free All are welcome. Guided walking tour led by Fort Monroe NPS. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance.
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBlack Heritage at Fort Monroe will explore some of the dynamic history found here at “Freedom’s Fortress.” Sunday – Tuesday at 1 PM | Free All are welcome. Guided walking tour led by Fort Monroe NPS. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance.
Black Heritage at Fort Monroe
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center 30 Ingalls Road, Fort Monroe, VA, United StatesBlack Heritage at Fort Monroe will explore some of the dynamic history found here at “Freedom’s Fortress.” Sunday – Tuesday at 1 PM | Free All are welcome. Guided walking tour led by Fort Monroe NPS. Program expected to be about 1 hour in length and 2/3 mile in distance.
