Author Darrell J. Howard shares the rich and inspiring history of Black baseball in Hampton Roads, where the sport became a powerful force for community, culture and achievement.
Join Rita Addico Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of the Tidewater African Cultural Alliance (TACA), for an inspiring exploration of rhythm as a universal language that links the African diaspora […]
Dr. Blair LM Kelley explores the origins and evolution of Juneteenth and Emancipation Day celebrations, tracing how these traditions became powerful moments of reflection and freedom. Dr. Kelley is President and Director of the National Humanities Center.
Artist Tony Snipes discusses how he uses alternate history, sci-fi and dieselpunk to tell deeper truths about place, identity and history – using Portsmouth as his creative foundation.
This special exhibit explores how African American history has been remembered, preserved and shared over the past century – and why that work matters now more than ever. Visitors will […]
Enjoy a live performance by Virginia Symphony Orchestra Fellows as a string quartet presents a one-hour concert as part of Black History Now programming.
This special exhibit explores how African American history has been remembered, preserved and shared over the past century – and why that work matters now more than ever. Visitors will discover the origins of Black History Month alongside a broader look at how communities honor the past through meaningful places, traditions and cultural events, from […]
Enjoy two live wind quintet performances by Virginia Symphony Orchestra Fellows during the Umoja Festival as part of Black History Now programming.
Artist Tony Snipes reveals the real history behind the art. Learn about the lesser-known World War II African American units and individuals that inspired him, such as the 555th Parachute […]
Head off on a journey through Tony Snipes’ world of alternate histories and reimagined machines in this powerful new exhibition. Steel Seas & Sky Machines explores an alternate America where Abraham Lincoln survives and leads the nation through a stronger, more visionary Reconstruction, inviting visitors to reconsider history as a place for possibility, creativity and […]