The City of Hampton and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will work together to investigate flooding along coastal regions and rivers on the Virginia Peninsula that is exacerbated by sea level rise. The city and the Norfolk district of … Continued
The City of Williamsburg has completed and is now distributing its required annual water quality report to water customers. The report identifies drinking water sources, treatment procedures, and water quality test results for calendar year 2017. Test results show that … Continued
Williamsburg Spring Arts 2018 will include art festivals, concerts, garden tours, culinary delights, and more. Celebrating the arrival of the spring season, the 2018 schedule includes more than 50 events from St. Patrick’s day to the first days of summer. … Continued
Paid visitation in 2017 at Jamestown Settlement and the new American Revolution Museum at Yorktown living-history museums operated by the state’s Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, totaled 610,844, an increase of 7.7 percent from 2016. Admissions revenue amounted to $6,271,518 in 2017, up … Continued
The William & Mary Global Film Festival is celebrating its 11th anniversary with four days of films, special guests, workshops, and receptions from Feb. 15-18, 2018 at the Kimball Theatre. The festival will feature a diverse program of films and … Continued
Four Tidewater Virginia cities were included in the Center for Digital Government (CDG) 2017 Digital Cities Survey. The annual survey recognizes leading examples of cities using technology to improve citizen services, enhance transparency and encourage citizen engagement. Williamsburg placed 5th … Continued
In 2011, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) released a report which highlights the strong financial benefits provided by Colonial National Historical Park and the Historic Triangle of Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The report, … Continued
This article is an overview of annual events and things to do around Hampton Roads during the Christmas and winter holiday season. For the latest events, see: Tidewater Virginia Christmas Holiday Events 2020 Chesapeake Virginia Christmas Parade Chesapeake The Chesapeake … Continued