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Black History Month-Heroes and History Walk

Emanuel A.M.E. Church 637 North Street, Portsmouth, VA

Take this 90-Minute, guided walking tour of historic Emanuel A.M.E. Church – founded in 1772 and renowned as an important stop on the Underground Railroad. Meet the heroes and learn […]

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Black History Month – Front Porch Talk

Emanuel A.M.E. Church 637 North Street, Portsmouth, VA

Join us for our Front Porch Talk series, a dramatic journey through African American History in Portsmouth. Each Saturday during Black History Month, enjoy a performance you’ll never forget. February […]

Juneteenth – A Place of Our Own – The Story of the Maroons

Emanuel A.M.E. Church 637 North Street, Portsmouth, VA

Free Event held at the historic Emanuel A.M.E. Church on North Street.  Written, directed, and presented by Portsmouth's own, History Alive.  Musical arrangments provided by Grammy -award nominated producer Mark Carman provided. What hardships would you endure to live free...to have a place to call your own...to create a community where all are equal.  Travel […]

Lafayette-Visits Historic Emanuel AME

Emanuel A.M.E. Church 637 North Street, Portsmouth, VA

The Nation's guest will be heading down North street to visit the Historic Emanuel AME churuch and will be greeted by Nathan Richardson, who will be interpreting Frederick Douglass at […]

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