Cupcakes & Lemonade
Drop in to join us as we celebrate our 2023 Black History Month honorees, Madeline Ashby and Aubrie Greene. We will be decorating cupcakes and making lemonade as we learn […]
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Uncovering and Recentering the Maritime Underground Railroad, Presentation & Booksigning with Timothy Walker
Portsmouth Welcome Center 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VAUnderground Railroad scholarship has focused almost exclusively on interior overland routes used to escape enslavement in the Antebellum South. Largely overlooked, however, is the great multitude of enslaved persons who […]
Black History Expo
Join Porte Towne Magic for a celebration of African American music at 2:00. At 3:00 Greg Eatroff will discuss the role African-American soldiers and sailors played in the American Civil […]
Pride in Black Voices: A Tribute to Frederick Douglass
NSU Gospel Choir Emanuel A.M.E. Church 637 North Street, Portsmouth, VAThis is an unforgettably riveting collaboration performance between the Virginia Opera and Spiritual Concepts Publishing. The power of Frederick Douglass is brought to life for the audience by author, performer, […]
The Archaeology of a Secret World in the Great Dismal Swamp, a Dr. Dan Sayer Illustrated Presentation
Portsmouth Welcome Center 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VAFor many millennia, the Great Dismal Swamp was an important part of the Indigenous people’s landscape in the Mid-Atlantic region. With the settling of Jamestown and the arrival of the […]
A Special Day for Special Needs – Resource Fair
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAJoin us for our Community Resource Fair! Visit various community organizations and take advantage of their resources and offerings. The Children’s Museum of Virginia provides children with special needs and […]
Homeschool Day
Join us for a day dedicated to homeschooling families. Activities include workshops, demonstrations, sample classes, educational games, and planetarium shows. Visit https://childrensmuseumvirginia.com/education/homeschool-programs/ for details and ticket information.
Explore the Children’s Museum with Women in STEAM!
Visit with local women who have chosen careers in science, engineering, math, art, and more!
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend in Portsmouth
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VACheck out all the things to do St. Patrick's Day Weekend in Portsmouth. Please celebrate responsibly and have a great time! FRIDAY MARCH 17 Momac Brewing kicks off the weekend […]
Andalo’s Library
Join Andalo and local authors as we share a book reading and activity! Readings at 11AM, 1PM and 2PM.
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 […]
Music Event: Southside Community Band
The 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 […]