Discover 400+ Years of Black History in Hampton, VA

Celebrate Black History Month in Hampton with powerful tours at Fort Monroe National Monument and inspiring events at Hampton History Museum. Visit key landmarks with a Hampton Black History Sites pass, and explore 400 years of African American history,

Couple reads historic signage outside a Fort Monroe casemate

Where to go in Hampton for local valentines' gifts & treats, date night ideas, & things to do for valentine's day - from workshops at the Charles H Taylor Visual Arts Center to a romantic view of the stars at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center's planetarium.

In this mini-series, The “Descendants” of Hampton’s rich history preserve the stories of their ancestors & historic landmarks. The stories of Tucker Family Cemetery, Contrabands, Aberdeen Gardens, & Bay Shore Beach help weave the fabric of Hampton’s 400+ years of Black heritage.

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Country for Kids featuring Chayce Beckham

Feb. 7: Midnight Rain : A Live band tribute to Taylor Swift at The Vanguard Brewpub will take Swifties to the next level with the magical energy that comes with a full live band!
Feb. 8: Youth Black Culture Fest at Fort Monroe welcome youths ages 5-17 years to rotate through a variety of cultural arts stations & interactive activities.
Feb. 14 - 16: The Dixie 3 Film Showing at the Hampton History Museum tells the story of three Hampton Civil Rights heroes recently honored with an historical marker.
Feb. 22: Hampton Comicon at the Hampton Roads Convention Center ft. Special Guests, Comic Creators, Vendor Market, Artist Alley, Cosplay, Gaming, and more - 1 Day only!
Feb. 22: Country for Kids charity concert at the Hampton Roads Convention Center with 2021 American Idol winner, Chayce Beckham.
Feb. 22: Noir Bazaar celebrates Black History Month with West African Drum & Dance Performance by The Day Program, vendors, artisans, speakers, drum circle, and more!
Feb. 27 - March 2: Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival at the Hampton Roads Convention Center - View quilt & fiber art exhibitions, demonstrations, shop with craft supply merchants, artists, & more.

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Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau | 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 290 | Hampton, VA 23666
Hampton Visitor Center | 120 Old Hampton Lane | Hampton, VA 23669

800.800.2202 | 757.727.1102

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