Take a stroll around Lake Ballard and beyond with local birding experts (or by yourself) to identify birds in the area by sight and sound before the Preserve opens to […]
That's right: Galentine's Day—a day for women to celebrate their friendships with their lady friends. It's Valentine's Day with your gals. Galentine's Brunch! February 8th & 9th from 8am-2pm We'll […]
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 […]
All aboard! At this all-new exhibit, kids can step into the world of Thomas & Friends, visit iconic stops on the Island Of Sodor like Knapford Station and Sodor Steamworks, and team up with Thomas to solve fun challenges and explore hands-on engineering adventures. This interactive exhibit was created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum and […]
When the leaves are gone and it's the dead of winter, the forest life is quite different. This tour is guided by a local expert. Non-members pay $10 for the […]
The Mason Bee House is a bundle of bamboo tubes that provide a place for mason bees to reproduce and gather pollen and nectar for their young. After laying eggs, the […]
Discover African American scientists and their significant contributions. Conduct experiments related to their work in our STEM Studio each weekend. 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Emanuel AME was once the religious and cultural center of the Lincolnsville Community. Established in 1890, Lincolnsville became Portsmouth’s first middle-class African American Community. During segregation, it operated as a […]
At the Olde Towne Farmers Market. Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market. Classic cars get FREE up-front, car-show-style parking and FREE […]
There are so many things that make a city work! Explore city planning through the eyes of black city planners, engineers, scientists and more throughout history.
Description: Forged in Hampton Roads explores the transformative impact of African American labor and how it profoundly shaped the character and lifestyle of the Hampton Roads region. Come learn about […]
Learn how to pour paint to create different textures and effects. Create your own masterpeice.