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Speaker Series – Secrets of the City of Portsmouth Virginia

Portsmouth Welcome Center 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Think you know Portsmouth? A city with such a long and fascinating history is sure to have secrets, and our 2024 Speaker Series – code name “Secrets of Portsmouth” – […]

Pray, Fight and Flight: The Enslaved Black Family and Resistance

Portsmouth Welcome Center 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Join us for a powerful lecture by Dr. Brenda E. Stevenson examining how enslaved African American families resisted oppression through faith, action and survival strategies. This presentation offers deep insight […]

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The African American Historical Society of Portsmouth: Preserving a Community’s History

Portsmouth Welcome Center 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Historian Charles Johnson explores the history and mission of the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth, highlighting its vital role in preserving and celebrating the city’s Black heritage. Mister Johnson is the President of the African American Historical Society of Portsmouth

Hampton Roads: The Capital of Black Baseball in Virginia

Portsmouth Welcome Center 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Author Darrell J. Howard shares the rich and inspiring history of Black baseball in Hampton Roads, where the sport became a powerful force for community, culture and achievement.