Black History Trivia at the Portsmouth Library
Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VAParticipate in our Black History Trivia Contest. Hint: answers are on the bulletin board. Kid-friendly.
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Discover African American Scientists at the Children’s Museum
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VADiscover African American scientists and their significant contributions during the month of February. Their profiles will be featured throughout the 2nd floor and experiments related to their work will be […]
Wild Kratts Ocean Adventure! The Exhibit
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VATreat your kids to this interactive exhibit from the popular Wild Kratts TV show. Children can explore ocean animals and their habitats, while using Wild Kratts technology to embark on […]
Tuskegee Airmen: The First Top Guns
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThe Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center and Black History Now present the Tuskegee Airmen: The First Top Guns. In May of 1949, the U.S. Military was still segregated. The U.S. Air […]
Urban Slavery and the Construction of Drydock #1 at the Gosport Shipyard
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThe Portsmouth History Museums and Black History Now present Dr. Linda Upham-Bornstein's presentation Engineer Loammi Baldwin, Urban Slavery, and the Construction of Dry Dock #1 at Gosport Shipyard. When Dry Dock […]
African American History Expo
Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VAThe Portsmouth Public Library, Main Branch and Black History Now present an African American History Expo. Celebrate African American history and music featuring handcrafted items, music from Porte Towne Magic, and speaker […]
Soul Finger Project
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaThis 4-person art exhibition features paintings and drawings influenced by contemporary Black Culture that traces its roots to the Caribbean, Northern Africa and beyond. Featured artists are Anthony Burks, Sr., […]
Java & Djembes: African Percussion Workshop featuring coffees and chocolates from the African continent
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThe Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center and Black History Now 2022 presents Java & Djembes, an African percussion workshop featuring coffees and chocolates from the African continent. Participants enjoy coffees […]
$10
A Post Such As Portsmouth – Portsmouth 1781
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaA Post Such As Portsmouth is a 2-day re-enactment designed to entertain and educate the public of the occupation of Portsmouth by the British forces in 1781. It is open and […]
Bunny Hop 5k & 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Old Towne Portsmouth Waterfront 16 Crawford Circle, Portsmouth, VAWe’re “hoppy” to announce that the Bunny Hop 5K and 1-Mile Family Fun Run is back! Hop in and enjoy a picturesque course through historic Olde Towne and along the […]
Portsmouth State of the City 2022
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Ctr. 425 Water St., Portsmouth, VAThe State of the City is the premier annual forum for Portsmouth's business, civic, and community leaders. The 2022 address, delivered by the Honorable Shannon Glover, Portsmouth Mayor, will highlight key business development […]
Sons of Serendip Concert
Churchland Auditorium 4301 Cedar Ln, Portsmouth, VAPortsmouth Community Concerts presents sensational vocal/instrumental quartet, Sons of Serendip bringing their jaw-dropping, powerhouse sound to Churchland High School Auditorium, 4301 Cedar Lane, on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 7:30 […]
$25