The carousel along the water in Downtown Hampton may be finding a new home. City Manager Mary Bunting wrote in an email to Virginia Peninsula Media, that the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership (DHDP) has requested that city council consider relocating the carousel to make room for a large public waterfront space. Their suggested relocation spot is Mill Point Park. Over … [Read more...] about The Fate of the Carousel Trots Along
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Black History Month on the Virginia Peninsula
Peninsula Wide Transit Equity Day on Feb. 3, all day on Hampton Roads Transit Hampton West African Drum Lesson - Drumming with Kam on Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. $15, at Y. H. Thomas Community Center An Evening with Dee Dee Bridgewater on Feb. 11, 8 p.m. at The American Theatre Front Porch Series with Akeylah … [Read more...] about Black History Month on the Virginia Peninsula
Hampton History Museum New Exhibit on Prohibition
The Hampton History Museum special year-long exhibit, Teetotalers and Moonshiners, and Hampton’s Prohibition Story, features a myriad of items that tell Hampton’s Prohibition story. The exhibit opens to the public on Feb. 4. It includes dozens of photographs; numerous bottles, jugs and other containers; games, smoking accoutrements, beverage dispenser, signs and … [Read more...] about Hampton History Museum New Exhibit on Prohibition
Peninsula Music and Chess in 2023
There are a couple of ways to enjoy music on the Peninsula in the New Year. The Hampton History Museum presents Benjamin Blundercheck's Rock n Roll Chess Riot. It is a chess tournament for all ages and skill levels with live music performed by Benjamin Blundercheck and the Poisoned Pawn. Games will be played in several formats, and there will be cash prizes. The entry fee is … [Read more...] about Peninsula Music and Chess in 2023
Human Trafficking Bill Signed Into Law
Virginia is home to many hotels and with Interstate 95 being a major highway going through, it is frequently used by human traffickers. Delegate Shelly Simonds (D-94th), who represents parts of Newport News, announced the signing of her bill HB258 by Gov. Glenn Youngkin. The new law requires training for hotel employees to spot and report human trafficking. The … [Read more...] about Human Trafficking Bill Signed Into Law