Let your child's imagination soar with the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth and newscasters from WVEC 13News Now as we celebrate Black History Month by reading to your children. Open to children K-3rd Grade. Every child will receive a free book!
Discover African American scientists and their significant contributions during the month of February. Their profiles will be featured throughout the museum and experiments related to their work will be highlighted in S.T.E.M. Studio each weekend.
The Daffodil Project aspires to build a worldwide Living Holocaust Memorial by planting 1.5 million Daffodils in memory of the children who perished in the Holocaust and in support for […]
THIS EVENT HAPPENS RAIN OR SHINE! The Portsmouth Museums Foundation is pleased to announce that our annual Bunny Hop 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run will be held on […]
Honor the Trailblazers that came before us during the month of March. Discover their talents by participating in weekend activities that may include S.T.E.M. activities, crafts, stories, special guests, and more. Included with admission. Activities are held in two 2 hour sessions 10am - 12pm and 1 - 3pm
The Sam Floyd Band is an elite 4-piece production led by singer and lead guitar David Buntz, joined by Lance Baker on vocals and drums, Andy Harrell on vocals and keyboards, and the amazing bass player, Alvin Harrison. Recognized as a local favorite with polished skills and many years of performing, they provide quality entertainment featuring […]
Every first Saturday of the month three markets will take place near each other, all surrounding the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center: The Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market, The First Saturday Art Market, and the Olde Towne Antique & Flea Market. The museum will host a free Concert in the Courtyard from 11:00 a.m. to […]
The Children’s Museum of Virginia welcomes back staff and students from Norfolk State University to host Nano Day. Discover the smallest science of plants and butterflies to sun screens and […]
Don’t miss your chance to see this enlightening exhibit about an essential American hero, the Marquis de Lafayette. You’ll find it at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum throughout the month of April, before it continues on to other locations across the country. Instrumental in America’s fight for independence, Lafayette was only 19 when he defied […]
This concert will feature Anthony Boatner and his band Horseboy Blues, which originated in 2020, consisting of lead singer-songwriter and guitarist Anthony Boatner (AKA Cowboy P), along with Dakota (Lead Guitarist […]
Every first Saturday of the month three markets will take place near each other, all surrounding the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center: The Portsmouth Olde Towne Farmers Market, The First […]
The Pigeon Comes to Portsmouth: A Mo Willems exhibit is inspired by the art and characters of the beloved children’s book author and illustrator, Mo Willems. Visitors are invited into the […]