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 […]
Volunteers will work with Elizabeth River Project staff on seasonal tasks such as weeding, planting, cleaning, pruning, and light maintenance. Dress for working outdoors, and bring your work gloves and […]
Are you an art aficionado in southeast VA? Come see up to 35 local artists for a sidewalk art show on the first Saturday of the month in walkable Olde […]
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 […]
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, one-of-a-kind gift items by local artisans, and more!.
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 […]
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 gourmet coffee for the drivers. Great spot to bring the spouse and family, 50+ vendors with fresh produce, grilled items, baked goods, sweets, juices, confections, […]
Waves of Strength Portraits of African American Shipyard Workers from Tidewater Virginia In the summer of 2014, photographer artist Glen McClure began his project of documenting the proud men and women who work to support a massive industry that defines South Hampton Roads, Virginia. This exhibition highlights the African Americans included in that series, with […]
A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood The Hampton Road’s based 54-40 African American Quilters Guild of Virginia reflects on The Color Purple through their creation of quilts in this exhibition of latest works March 22nd through July 20th 2025
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 John Mallory Phillips, the man who created one of the region’s first Black resorts and hotels in Hampton. Or read about a former slave named Aaron who […]
The Dry Dock Affair 1829-1831: African American Labor in America's Shipyard The Dry Dock Affair, 1829-1831: African American Labor in America’s Shipyard examines the history of both free and enslaved Black labor in the Gosport Shipyard during the 1830s. Dry Dock No.1 was completed in 1834 and became the first operational dry dock in the […]
Join us to shop a variety of local crafters, artisans, and vendors. You wont want to miss this! This event will have local artists, artisans, and direct sale vendors. This […]