Santa Story Time
Holiday stories about the jolly old elf himself that will warm the heart and delight children of all ages.
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Kwanzaa Celebration
Senior Station 3500 Clifford St, Portsmouth, VALearn about the seven guiding principles of the Kwanzaa celebration – unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, co-operative economics, purpose, creativity and earth. Light refreshments served.
New Year’s Eve Bash: Countdown to Noon
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VARing in the new year before bedtime by celebrating Countdown to Noon with a glittery ball drop and fun activities.
Olde Towne Scottish Walk
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VAThis annual event is modeled after Scotland's Hogmanay Festival, the walk is a day when townspeople honor their community and merchants, wishing them good luck and prosperity in the coming year. The Scottish Walk leads off from London and Washington streets in Olde Towne Portsmouth.
Free
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VADrop by Portsmouth's Main Library to make a peace dove in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All ages are welcome. Free.
Meet Negro League’s Legend Sam Allen
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VAJourney back in time to the era of segregated baseball with Sam Allen, who played left field with the Negro League teams of Kansas City Monarchs, Raleigh Tigers, and Memphis Red Sox before serving in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division. Allen, a Norfolk resident, is a national treasure and he joins us to reminisce […]
Ms. Martha Reads
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAMs. Martha Razor presents "The Donkey Who Lost his Memory," a children's story and puppet show written by a Portsmouth student. Guests will have the opportunity to hear and particiapte in the story and then create their own stick puppet to take home. First session is at 10:30 a.m. with a second session to follow […]
$11
Black History Trivia at the Portsmouth Library
Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VAParticipate in our Black History Trivia Contest. Hint: answers are on the bulletin board. Kid-friendly.
Discover African American Scientists at the Children’s Museum
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VADiscover African American scientists and their significant contributions during the month of February. Their profiles will be featured throughout the 2nd floor and experiments related to their work will be highlighted in S.T.E.M. Studio each weekend.
Caribbean Dreaming
Portsmouth Public Library - Main Branch 601 Court Street, Portsmouth, VAPortsmouth Public Library and Black History Now presents Caribbean Dreaming, an opportunity to explore Caribbean Steel Drums through a historical and musical demonstration. Learn how drums were outlawed on many Caribbean islands and how they came to be made from steel. A unique sound and art form was created by politics. Learn how the people […]
Wild Kratts Ocean Adventure! The Exhibit
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VATreat your kids to this interactive exhibit from the popular Wild Kratts TV show. Children can explore ocean animals and their habitats, while using Wild Kratts technology to embark on a STEM-filled marine adventure. Exhibit access included with Children’s Museum admission ticket. Also included in your admission is an ocean-themed planetarium show, Kaluoka’hina – The […]
An Architecture of Democracy in a Landscape of Slavery
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThe Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center along with Black History Now is proud to present University of Virginia Professor Dr. Louis P. Nelson to discuss The Architecture of Democracy in a Landscape of Slavery: An Illustrated Presentation. The University of Virginia is closely associated with Thomas Jefferson and is an architectural testament to the enlightened visions […]