Andalo’s Library
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAJoin Andalo and local authors as we share a book reading and activity! Readings at 11AM, 1PM and 2PM.
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A Father’s Legacy
Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThe Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum is proud to host Phillip Brashear, son of Navy Diver Carl Brasher, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 1:30 PM for a presentation on the life, experiences, and achievements of his father in concert with the display “Man of Honor: The Navy’s Most Famous Diver.” A 1980 graduate of Portsmouth’s […]
Music Event: Southside Community Band
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaThe Southside Community Band was formed in the Fall of 2017 from a core of experienced musicians who have played together for years. They will play for a free concert during the Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmers Market.
Man of Honor: The Navy’s Most Famous Diver
Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThis 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.
Portraits of Service
Naval Shipyard Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThis 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 the Portsmouth Star’s “Colored Notes” section, an African-American focused component of the local newspaper introduced by Jeffrey T. Wilson in 1924.
Annual Bunny Hop 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run
Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion 16 Crawford Cir, Portsmouth, VAThe Portsmouth Museums Foundation is pleased to announce that our annual Bunny Hop 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run to benefit the Children’s Museum of Virginia! Enjoy a flat, fast, picturesque course along the Portsmouth waterfront. After the 5K, join us in the Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion for fun family activities and the awards […]
Nano Day
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThe Children’s Museum of Virginia welcomes back staff and students from Norfolk State University to host Nano Day. Discover the smallest science of plants and butterflies, sunscreens, and computer magnets with experiments, demonstrations, games, and more. Included with admission.
Art on a String
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaApril is Kite Month, during which the museum recognizes this annual spring event by offering kites that can be colored so visitors can create artwork that flies. The Kite Art Activity is free.
First Friday: Concert in the Courtyard “The Sam Floyd Band”
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaCome out and enjoy a live performance from The Sam Floyd Band!
Second Saturdays: Spring Into Fun!
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAJoin Andalo as we explore spring through the eyes of Peter Rabbit and our Storyland friends. Learn about gardens, the seasons, and more!
First Saturday: I Am A Man: Photographs in the American South, 1960-1970
Commodore Theatre 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThe 1960-1970 decade unleashed hope for the future and profound change as the civil rights movement sought to desegregate public spaces and secure the right to vote for African Americans. […]
Virginia Historic Garden Week Olde Towne Tour
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VADiscover Virginia’s Historic Seaport located in the heart of Hampton Roads. Olde Towne Portsmouth is rich in maritime history due to its prime location on the Elizabeth River, and features […]
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