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  2. Black History Month In Hampton Roads (2026)

    Local Activities, Events and Celebrations in honor of Black History Month in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Updated for 2026!

    February 17, 2026
  3. All Aboard for Stories and STEAM: African Americans and the Railroad at Lee Hall Depot (Newport News)

    Celebrate Black History Month at Lee Hall Depot with a day of learning, creativity, and discovery during All Aboard for Stories and STEAM: African-Americans and the Railroad. This family-friendly event explores the vital role African-Americans played in shaping railroad history […]

    January 26, 2026
  4. FREE Admission to Norfolk Botanical Garden – WPA Heritage

    Enjoy FREE Admission to NBG in honor of the 220 African-American women and men who first planted the Garden more than 80 years ago through the Works Progress Administration.

    September 23, 2025
  6. Nauticus Gear Up For School + Discount on Admission!

    Gear Up for School this weekend with a great opportunity to save on admission from our advertising partners at Nauticus! 

    August 26, 2022
  7. Nauticus: Afrofuturism – Black History Month Celebration + Discount (This Weekend)

    Celebrate African-American Leaders in the fields of History, Art, and Science. $7.57 admission for children and adults.

    February 24, 2022
  8. MAAFA 2020: From Africa To America (Free Event)

    A free event taking place this weekend in Norfolk- MAAFA 2020: From Africa To America!

    February 28, 2020
  10. Reminder – Follow The Drinking Gourd (FREE Program!)

    “Follow the Drinking Gourd” is shown FREE on Saturdays at 4:30pm in February. (museum admission not required or included)

    February 14, 2020
  11. Let My People Go – A Journey of the Underground Railroad

    Another great presentation in honor of Black History Month in Hampton Roads! The Children’s Theater of Hampton Roads presents "Let My People Go: A Journey of the Underground Railroad" at the Birdsong…

    February 12, 2015
  12. Black History Month Celebration at VASC

    A big event this weekend at The Virginia Air & Space Center celebrating African-American Achievements in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math! This event is FREE with museum admission. Click HERE for…

    February 6, 2015
  14. Red Tails To Red Planet at VASC

    Another great event planned for this weekend! Celebrate Black History Month at Virginia Air and Space Center! Looking for more fun ideas for the family? Be sure to check out our lists of Activities,…

    February 8, 2013