Groove to the rhythm of ska music September 14-17

The Supernova International Ska Festival will take place at Fort Monroe September 14-17. This electrifying festival will feature ska bands from Japan, Jamaica, the U.S., and more. Featured bands and performers include Stranger Cole, Sister Nancy, The Toasters, Eastern Standard Time, plus much more. Ska music originated in Jamaica in the 1950s and was the precursor to reggae. 

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Vintage antique shops to explore 

There is a plethora of antique shops in several of our charming neighborhoods including Downtown Hampton and Phoebus. Explore shops like Mint Julep Antiques & Art, Salvage Boyz, or Robert's Antiques today to make something old something new! Shoppers can find gifts, decor, collectibles, jewelry and more.

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Calvin Pearson, Project 1619, Inc.

Hampton native Calvin Pearson is the founder and president of Project 1619, Inc. Project 1619, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that tells the story of the First Enslaved African Landing at Point Comfort in 1619. The organization, along with Fort Monroe Authority, National Park Service, and the City of Hampton, hosts the 1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing annually. This year's event will be August 25-27. 

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BBQ bites to try for Labor Day and beyond

Head to Hampton and try one of the many restaurants in the area serving up delicious BBQ staples. From ribs to pulled pork, Labor Day is the perfect time to enjoy down home classics. County Grill & Smokehouse, Wilkes Bar-B-Q Company, Smitty's Better Burger, and Brown Chicken Brown Cown are just a few spots where BBQ enthusiasts can enjoy fresh-off-the-grill delights.

Commemorate history at the First Africans in Virginia Marker

The first Africans in Virginia were a group of "20 and odd" captive enslaved persons originally from modern-day Angola who landed at Old Point Comfort in August 1619. Today, this history is commemorated with a historical marker at Fort Monroe. Soon, visitors will be able to observe a new memorial site that honors the First African Landing at the Fort. 

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DON'T MISS OUT

Stay tuned for more details on these upcoming events:

• 1619 Commemoration of the First Enslaved African Landing: August 24-27, multiple times and locations
• Crabtown Seafood Festival: September 2, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Mill Point Park, 100 Eaton Street
• Supernova International Ska Festival 2023: September 14-17, multiple times, Fort Monroe
• Haunted Screams Expo 2023: September 16-17, multiple Times, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive
• Hampton Cup Regatta: September 23-24, multiple times, Mercury Boulevard Bridge, East Mercury Boulevard
• Crawlin Crab Half Marathon & 5K: October 7-8, multiple times, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 1610 Coliseum Drive

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