Description: Forged in Hampton Roads explores the transformative impact of African American labor and how it profoundly shaped the character and lifestyle of the Hampton Roads region. Come learn about John Mallory Phillips, the man who created one of the region’s first Black resorts and hotels in Hampton. Or read about a former slave named Aaron who […]
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 […]
Feb 1, 2025 10:30 am- 11:30 am Churchland Branch Library Enjoy a story, craft, and a short film with the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth.
Storytelling in Beadwork Feb 1, 2025 11 am – 12 pm Main Library Ages 12 to Adult Explore the work of artist Joyce Scott and try your own hand at […]
What was it really like to be a teen in Angola in 1619? Feb 3, 2025 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm Manor Branch Library Dr. Margaret Bristow, Project 1619 Board Member, will discuss and answer questions. Ages 12 and up. DON'T MISS OUR DROP IN EVENTS ALL MONTH LONG! Black History Month Trivia February 1-28 […]
Drop in and create a beautiful masterpiece of your own and leard about a great African American artist.
Caribbean Dreaming with Gary Garlic- Feb 13, 2025 3 pm- 4 pm Cradock Branch Library Sail the Caribbean seas on the sound waves of steel drums with Arts for Learning’s Gary Garlic! All ages. DON'T MISS OUR DROP IN EVENTS ALL MONTH LONG Black History Month Trivia February 1-28 Main Library Answer a trivia […]
This year’s Black History Sidewalk Parade is taking place in historic Truxton, starting and ending at the Greater Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ (COGIC). 9:30 a.m. – Bus leaves from the Neighborhood Facility Rec Center, 900 Elm Ave., Portsmouth, providing transportation to the event 10 a.m. – Parade begins, starting from the Greater […]
Black History Story Time Feb 15, 2025 11 am- 12 pm Main Library Enjoy a story, craft, and a short film with the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth. DON'T MISS OUR DROP IN EVENTS ALL MONTH LONG Black History Month Trivia February 1-28 Main Library Answer a trivia question pertaining to our African […]
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 will present a talk about The Bray School and First Baptist Church, noth ongoing African American archaeology digs. Don’t miss this entertaining and inspiring Black […]
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 spider from Ghana who is known for outsmarting more powerful opponents through his use of cunning, creativity, and wit. Anansi stories are often funny and teach […]