Stroll through the museum’s courtyard and explore our one-of-a-kind outdoor sculpture exhibit, featuring six original sculptures by notable Mid-Atlantic artists. View the intricacies of these three-dimensional forms, then pick up a ballot inside the museum and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. Additional awards include the Seawall Art Award and Juror’s Choice Award, […]
Wednesday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays: Noon – 4 The exhibit, If Not Now, on view from July 16 to October 16th presents artwork by eight artists whose work draws attention to destructive environmental impacts dating to the beginning of the industrial revolution. The work posits the questions: what can be done […]
Friendly, welcoming farmers market and community gathering space with a wide variety of produce, food, artisan & crafter handmade goods, tea, coffee, music & yoga rain or shine, a great starting point for your Saturday exploring Olde Towne Portsmouth VA!
Visit the Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market on the first Saturday of each month, rain or shine, and enjoy the eclectic collection of unique and antique wares. With more than 70 vendors, you will discover a great selection of antique and flea market items of all types – priced to sell! Shop for estate […]
Black History Now 2022 and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball […]
Free festival celebrating creativity in Portsmouth
Saint Juliens Creek Revival is a Bluegrass/Americana band from the Hampton Roads area. They are a 2020 and 2021 VEER Award nominee in the Bluegrass/Americana category. Formed in 2016 out of Norfolk, VA, the members of Saint Juliens Creek Revival were brought together through the local bluegrass music.
Master Gardeners Plant Sale and Yard Sale
Authentic German Oktoberfest Street Festival
The Olde Towne Ghost Walk returns for its 40th anniversary Friday, October 28, at 6:15 p.m. rain or shine. Ghosts of the Olde Towne Ghost Walk tell their tales of love, loss, murder, and mayhem! Patrons are guided on a walking tour through the historic district of Olde Towne, Portsmouth. At each haunted house visitors […]
Enjoy a hometown holiday tree lighting complete with decorations, music, a Sugar Plum fairy, Father Christmas, and even a little snow. Olde Towne’s shops will be open late with an additional 30 crafters & authors selling their wares. Also, catch a free Tidewater Winds quartet concert, strolling colonial carolers, hot cider, prize drawings, and shuttle […]
Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Nursery Collection offers a nostalgic, holiday-themed visual treat for young and old alike. Come visit the animated scenes of Christmas trees and lights, ice skaters, children sledding, little people, children from around the world, a Victorian chalet, caroling villagers and more. The display opens on Friday, November 25th, in conjunction with […]