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What was life like in Jamestown in 1607? How did John Smith make his map of the Bay? Join us for a hands on exploration of everyday crafts and skills used by the early colonists as we explore our shared […]
Discover the Newport News Shipyard legacy -- explore the people and places that built our community. Although visitors cannot enter Newport News Shipyard due to security restrictions, this tour will feature many sites related to the shipyard, including Huntington Avenue, […]
Join us for a day of family history fun featuring workshops, exhibitors, and door prizes! Bring your laptop to the auditorium to follow along and ask questions during four short workshops: Beginning Your Family Tree, Intro to FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com, […]
Celebrate Archaeology Month at Historic Endview! Learn about the archaeology of Historic Endview, Warwick County and Newport News, and our regional area through educational and hands-on programming. Community partners will host interpretive tables focusing on the archaeology at their sites […]
Listen to the stories passed down through the generations of Cape Henry locals. Haunted barracks, mysterious figures in the lighthouse, the convicted witch of Pungo and a famous death at the Cavalier Hotel all leave an air of mystery hanging […]
**Free & Open to the Public** Visit Norfolk’s oldest homes and hear stories of the families that shaped the city. Some of Norfolk’s oldest homes still stand today, offering a glimpse into the city’s past. This tour explores stately mansions, […]