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  • HR Jazz Lecture Series: Mark Ruffin

    Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United States

    HR Jazz is proud to present the HR Jazz Lecture Series. Throughout February ’26 join us for insightful lectures about Jazz and music from accredited professors and directors.   On February 12th we have the pleasure of hosting Mark Ruffin the Director of Jazz Programming for Real Jazz Sirius XM.

  • HR Jazz Lecture Series

    Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United States

    The Hampton Roads Jazz Lecture series offers a deep dive into the rich history and cultural significance of jazz through a series of engaging presentations. Attendees will dive into topics of how pioneering jazz enthusiasts leveraged autobiographies to redefine their roles in jazz’s evolution, hear invaluable life lessons from jazz journalists, explore the intricacies of... View Article

  • A Student’s Connection to the American Revolution – Hampton Arts Education

    The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United States

    Middle and high school students are invited to an interactive journey with John Rollison, an 18th-century African American businessman and patriot, portrayed by historical interpreter James Cameron. Students will engage directly with Mr. Rollison, a wealthy York County resident who financed the American Revolutionary War effort. This program aligns with Virginia SOLs in history, offering... View Article

  • HR Jazz Lecture Series: Dr. Kelly Rossum

    Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United States

    HR Jazz is proud to present the HR Jazz Lecture Series. Throughout February ’26 join us for insightful lectures about Jazz and music from accredited professors and directors. On February 19th we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Kelly Rossum, Director of Jazz Studies from the Christopher Newport University.

  • HR Jazz Lecture Series

    Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United States

    The Hampton Roads Jazz Lecture series offers a deep dive into the rich history and cultural significance of jazz through a series of engaging presentations. Attendees will dive into topics of how pioneering jazz enthusiasts leveraged autobiographies to redefine their roles in jazz’s evolution, hear invaluable life lessons from jazz journalists, explore the intricacies of... View Article

  • A Student’s Connection to the American Revolution – Hampton Arts Education

    The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United States

    Students step into 18th-century Virginia through an interactive conversation with John Rollison, a wealthy African American business owner and Revolutionary War supporter, brought to life by historian James Cameron. Students are encouraged to ask questions and engage directly with history from a local perspective. Connected to figures such as George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry,... View Article

  • A Student’s Connection to the American Revolution – Hampton Arts Education

    The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United States

    Middle and high school students are invited to an interactive journey with John Rollison, an 18th-century African American businessman and patriot, portrayed by historical interpreter James Cameron. Students will engage directly with Mr. Rollison, a wealthy York County resident who financed the American Revolutionary War effort. This program aligns with Virginia SOLs in history, offering... View Article

  • A Conversation with John Rollison

    The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United States

    Step into the American Revolution through the life of John Rollison, a wealthy free man of color and Virginia patriot, portrayed by historical interpreter James Cameron. Through storytelling, audience interaction, and Q&A, this program offers a deeper look at the people and perspectives that shaped the nation’s founding. Rollison worked alongside figures such as Patrick... View Article

  • Unity Gospel Choir

    The American Theatre 125 East Mellen St, Hampton, VA, United States

    Experience the uplifting sound of the Unity Gospel Choir, a community choir that brings together voices from across Hampton to celebrate music, connection, and shared expression. Open and inclusive, the choir performs powerful gospel and inspirational selections that reflect the cultural diversity of its members. Through harmony and collaboration, Unity Gospel Choir creates music that... View Article

  • HR Jazz Lecture Series: Dr. Steve Cunningham

    Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, United States

    HR Jazz is proud to present the HR Jazz Lecture Series. Throughout February ’26 join us for insightful lectures about Jazz and music from accredited professors and directors.   On February 26th we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Steve Cunningham Assistant Professor of Music Education from Hampton University.