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 […]
Target age: 16 and above. Free Event. Please register in advance using the link. Join our Master Birder and observe some of the many birds that stop at our park. More than 165 species of Birds have been identified at Paradise Creek Nature Park! Bring your preferred binoculars or borrow some of ours! James […]
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 imagination, whimsy, and humor of Mo Willems. Many familiar characters will be featured, including best friend duo Elephant and Piggie, faithful companion Knuffle Bunny, and […]
Take this 90-Minute, guided walking tour of historic Emanuel A.M.E. Church – founded in 1772 and renowned as an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Meet the heroes and learn about the fascinating history that makes this a perfect walk to take during Black History Month.
Every Saturday at 10 AM. Extended hours starting at 9 AM in spring summer. The Olde Towne Farmers Market offers fresh regional and local produce, meats, holiday floral arrangements, baked goods, and one-of-a-kind gift items by local artisans.
In 2024 the arts take center stage, as Black History Now! showcases some of the area’s most successful Black artists, filmmakers, musicians, and changemakers. Meet the artists who made history […]
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!
Learn how to pour paint to create different textures and effects. Create your own masterpeice.
Fun Fact: What is the wine capital of Virginia??? Answer: Charlottesville Come out to the Table's wine tasting on as they indulge in some of the most exquisite wines from Charlottesville. Attire: Comfortable Atmosphere: Exceptional VIBEZ
Join us for our Front Porch Talk series, a dramatic journey through African American History in Portsmouth. Each Saturday during Black History Month, enjoy a performance you’ll never forget. February […]
Bryce Dallas Howard (Jurassic World franchise) is Elly Conway, the reclusive author of a series of best-selling espionage novels, whose idea of bliss is a night at home with her computer and her cat, Alfie. But when the plots of Elly's fictional books--which center on secret agent Argylle and his mission to unravel a global […]
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 […]