The Hampton History Museum has prepared a new report detailing the arrival almost 400 years ago of a small group of Africans at Point Comfort in Hampton. The report, “1619: Virginia’s First Africans,” tells how the first recorded Africans to … Continued
Portsmouth Virginia is listed among American communities honored by the League of American Bicyclists with Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) awards for 2018. Portsmouth had its existing BFC bronze level status renewed. The Bronze BFC award recognizes the collaborative county and … Continued
The City of Norfolk will receive a $1,252,500 million grant from the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) to construct the Lindenwood-Barraud Park Living Shoreline. Matching funds will be provided through the City’s stormwater capital budget. The National Fish and Wildlife … Continued
*UPDATE* For 2019 Christmas Events, visit this page: Hampton Roads Christmas Holiday Events 2019 Numerous events are held around Hampton Roads Virginia during the Christmas and winter holiday season. The following list includes plays, musicals, parades, light shows, and more. … Continued
The Virginia Department of Forestry recently awarded their Virginia Trees for Clean Water grant to the Newport News Green Foundation. The Foundation plans to use the funds to continue their restoration efforts in the Hilton Ravine. The Virginia Trees for … Continued
Spanning October 20-21, 2018, the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival will feature 50 craft beers from more than 25 breweries. The festival will be held in Neptune’s Park at 31st Street in Virginia Beach from 1 to 6 p.m. each … Continued
The American Planning Association (APA) recently named Ghent in Norfolk, Virginia, as one of five Great Neighborhoods on APA’s annual Great Places in America list, which starts the countdown to National Community Planning Month in October. APA’s Great Places in … Continued
The Norfolk Department of Human Services is hosting its citywide Autumn Career Fair on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Workforce Development Center, 201 E. Little Creek Road, Norfolk, VA 23505. About 50 top … Continued
56th Annual Ocean View Art Show October 13 & 14, 2018 – 10 am – 5 pm Ocean View Beach Park Norfolk, Virginia The 56th Annual Ocean View Art Show will be held October 13 – 14, 2018 at Ocean … Continued
5th Annual Chelsea West Fest Saturday, October 6th, 2018 noon to 6 p.m. 600 Claremont Avenue West Ghent, Norfolk, VA Hope House Foundation invites the public to the 5th Annual Chelsea West Fest on Saturday, October 6th from noon to … Continued