Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
The Coleman Collection continues to offer a visual treat for all ages young alike who come to visit the animated scenes of ice skaters and children sledding and more.
$3
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Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
The Coleman Collection continues to offer a visual treat for all ages young alike who come to visit the animated scenes of ice skaters and children sledding and more.
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Kwanzaa Celebration
Kwanzaa Celebration
Learn 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.
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Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
The Coleman Collection continues to offer a visual treat for all ages young alike who come to visit the animated scenes of ice skaters and children sledding and more.
$3
1 event,
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
The Coleman Collection continues to offer a visual treat for all ages young alike who come to visit the animated scenes of ice skaters and children sledding and more.
$3
3 events,
Winter Wonderland
Winter Wonderland
The Coleman Collection continues to offer a visual treat for all ages young alike who come to visit the animated scenes of ice skaters and children sledding and more.
$3
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New Year’s Eve Bash: Countdown to Noon
New Year’s Eve Bash: Countdown to Noon
Ring in the new year before bedtime by celebrating Countdown to Noon with a glittery ball drop and fun activities.
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Olde Towne Scottish Walk
Olde Towne Scottish Walk
This 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.
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Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Black History Now 2022 and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball […]
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Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Celebrate Martin Luther King Day
Drop by Portsmouth's Main Library to make a peace dove in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. All ages are welcome. Free.
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Black History Now 2022 and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball […]
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Meet Negro League’s Legend Sam Allen
Meet Negro League’s Legend Sam Allen
Journey 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 […]
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Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Black History Now 2022 and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball […]
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Ms. Martha Reads
Ms. Martha Reads
Ms. 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 […]
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Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Black History Now 2022 and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball […]
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Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Black History Now 2022 and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball […]
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Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Black History Now 2022 and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball […]
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Java & Djembes: African Percussion Workshop featuring coffees and chocolates from the African continent
Java & Djembes: African Percussion Workshop featuring coffees and chocolates from the African continent
The Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center and Black History Now 2022 presents Java & Djembes, an African percussion workshop featuring coffees and chocolates from the African continent. Participants enjoy coffees and fine chocolates from Africa while learning percussion rhythms from master musician Kamiruri Kelly of the Day Program. Price is $10 per person. Ages 17 […]
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Black History Month at the Children’s Museum
Discover 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.
Black History Month at the Portsmouth Library
Participate in our Black History Trivia Contest. Hint: answers are on the bulletin board. Kid-friendly.
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Caribbean Dreaming
Caribbean Dreaming
Portsmouth 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 […]
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Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Black History Now 2022 and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball […]
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Wild Kratts Ocean Adventure! The Exhibit
Treat 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 […]
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Black History Now 2022 and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball […]
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An Architecture of Democracy in a Landscape of Slavery
An Architecture of Democracy in a Landscape of Slavery
The 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 […]