See mid-20th century images of shipyard buildings and facilities decorated for the holidays. Despite being an industrial facility, the shipyard did manage to make merry for the holidays with large […]
Join Father Christmas and the Snow Queen for a one-of-a-kind Pajama Party, complete with songs, stories, a make-n-take craft and, of course, cookies and hot cocoa in your PJs! Children's […]
In the midst of this year's holiday season, renew your spirit during the 25th annual Flute & Harp Concert at St. John's Church featuring Virginia Symphony members Debra Wendells Cross […]
Join Father Christmas and Mary Veale as they carol, impart a bit of history, and tell stories along a special route through Olde Towne Portsmouth. Caroling begins at the Christmas […]
Free admission for all Portsmouth residents to Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection with valid ID.
Join us for a free production of It's Christmas with dinner provided. All are welcome! Call 757-397-1297 to make your reservation.
This three-month temporary exhibit looks at the career of Master Chief Petty Officer Carl Brashear, the first African American to graduate from the United States Navy’s Diving and Salvage School.
This two-month temporary display showcases some of the many local African Americans who joined the Armed Forces during the mid-twentieth century. The photographs and captions come from the archives of […]
Visit the Children’s Museum of Virginia each Saturday and Sunday and discover the contributions of black scientists and artists through interactive STEAM activities, experiments, and play.
It’s a great time for toddler time in the museum! After winter break, the big kids are back in school and we’ll have sock skating, the toddler gym equipment, special […]
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 […]
Curtis Blues –11AM, 1PM, 2PM The Unsung Heroes of American Popular Music - An interactive music program celebrating the lives of the African American musicians who gave modern Popular music its distinctive beats and rhythms. Performance includes unusual instruments from the history of American music and is suitable for all ages. Curtis Blues is a […]