This February, experience Portsmouth’s rich Black History, and discover the people, places, stories and events that helped shape our city, our region and our nation. Find a full list of events, lectures and family fun below, and come celebrate Black History Month in Portsmouth!
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Join the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a powerful concert celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a beacon of hope and justice. Experience an inspiring evening of music that reflects his enduring message of equality and unity. Don’t miss this opportunity to honor his vision through the transformative power of orchestral performance. This […]
Teams of 2-4 people are invited to find the answers to clues and discover the achievements of famous African Americans. Bring your friends and family to join in the fun […]
Drop in and create a beautiful masterpiece of your own and leard about a great African American artist.
Stop in with the kids and see how learning about engineering, math, science, and technology can be fun. Learn about famous black scientists.
Come hear the stories of Portsmouth’s earliest African Americans in music and narrative. 2pm | Porte City Magic Orchestra and Choir 3:15pm | Chrystle Castleberry, Public Archaeologist, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation […]
Anansi & Me A program by Arts for Learning Virginia that teaches students how animal characters in Anansi fables and trickster tales represent human strengths and weaknesses. Anansi is a […]
Waves of Strength Portraits of African American Shipyard Workers from Hampton Roads VA In the summer of 2014, photographer artist Glen McClure began his project of documenting the proud men […]
A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood The Hampton Road’s based 54-40 African American Quilters Guild of Virginia reflects on The Color Purple through their creation of quilts in this exhibition […]