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March 2019
Black Angels Over Tuskegee
The Tidewater Chapter of The Tuskegee Airmen, Inc., and Kid’s Wish List – cordially invite you to attend the off-Broadway play “Black Angels Over Tuskegee”. This play depicts the valiant heritage of the first African American Military Pilots which must be preserved for the next generation. Meet and greet our Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen and the cast. Find details at www.tai-tidewaterchapter.com.
Find out more »April 2019
Director’s Chat
Dr. Natalie Roberson will share her scholarship documenting the plight of the last black cargo from their point of capture in the West African Interior. Fifteen years of research provides the decedents’ perspectives and allows them to raise their voice to their own story. To learn more join us for an afternoon of intriguing history. Books will be available for purchase. Light Refreshments provided. This event is free for museum members and $5 for non-members. RSVP at 727.5508 For more…
Find out more »Economic Entrepreneurship
This roundtable series will feature local business representatives who will discuss strategies for business ownership, entrepreneurship opportunities, and business behavior development.
Find out more »May 2019
The Contraband Historical Society presents “ESCAPE TO FREEDOM.”
A commemoration of the "Contraband Decision" of 1861 at Fort Monroe.
Find out more »The Earth is Weeping by Peter Cozzens
Peter Cozzens will speak and sign books at the Hampton History Museum. The Earth Is Weeping is a sweeping, definitive history of the battles and negotiations that destroyed the Indian way of life even as they paved the way for the emergence of the United States we know today.
Find out more »Native American Symposium
featuring invited guests representing Native American Nations from around the United States who will be involved with an interactive panel and lectures presented by the Hampton History Museum.
Find out more »Hampton Heritage Day
Commemorating the Native American, European and African cultures. Learn about the history that shaped our nation and explore the legacy of what happened to each civilization throughout our 400-years of Chesapeake Bay living. The confluence of Native, European and African cultures was a key moment in our history. This festival is a free educational opportunity that explores healing through engagement and knowledge. Traditional music, dance, storytelling and other performances and presentations, family activities, cultural displays, demonstrations, food, traditional arts &…
Find out more »Tree House at Hampton University Museum
Tree House is a children’s membership program that was developed to expand the Friends of the Museum Membership program and enhance family visits. Geared toward children 4 -14, Tree House is rooted with a strong educational component that emphasizes the Museum’s collection through workshops and specialized programs including the 2019 Commemoration themes. To learn more about Tree House at the Hampton University check out the Tree House Flyer
Find out more »June 2019
Christianity and the African Influence, 1619-2019
Coincides with Hampton University Ministers Conference. Panel discussion of nationally regarded theologians and scholars who will discuss the impact of Christianity and Africa in religious movements in the Black community.
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