Since 1968 jazz music has played a large role in Hampton’s history. Jazz is a broad style of music characterized by complex harmony, syncopated rhythms, and a heavy emphasis on improvisation. A purely American invention, it is America’s only native...
If you are looking to explore Hampton on a budget, we’ve got you covered! Learn about Hampton history, explore a trail, and relax at the beach. The adventure starts now! Free things to do in Hampton: Experience Air Power Park...
Meetings can often be full of the mundane but in Hampton, meeting attendees can take advantage of our amazing outdoor and indoor adventures! Hampton is full of fun things to do while you’re not meeting. Discover what makes your heart...
Updated May 2022 Summer weather is here, and it is time to soak up the sun at the beach! Starting Saturday, May 28, Hampton’s beaches will officially open with lifeguards on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beaches with...
The warm weather is here, and it is time to start planning the perfect spring and summer adventure. With everything from A to Z, there is always something to do in Hampton. Start planning your next adventure, and see if...
Hampton’s unique restaurants create a delicious culinary scene for all visitors and residents to enjoy. We’re taking you behind the scenes to learn more about the owners and chefs of our favorite places to dine. Come join the fun and...
This month we are featuring the women who work to highlight, commemorate, and celebrate the history & heritage of Hampton, VA.
These churches are significant because they represent some of Hampton’s first African American sanctuaries. More than just a religious congregation, they were a source of moral & social advancement.
We invite you to virtually visit Hampton, Virginia’s Black history and heritage sites! You can now virtually explore the Hampton University Museum, Historic Fort Monroe, and Hampton History Museum. Explore these locations wherever and whenever you want to learn more...
Explore Black History with this self-guided tour of key African American heritage sites in Hampton; from the first Africans in America, to the reading of the Emancipation Proclamation, and a historic neighborhood "Built by Blacks, for Blacks."
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