African American Events

Few cities possess the rich tapestry of multicultural heritage, historic sites and commerative events as those in Hampton, Virginia. Both the sites and events encourage us to reflect on the past contributions and advancements of African Americans in educational and family fun settings.

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The City of Hampton: Through the Lens of Rueben V. Burrell & James Van Der Zee
Friday, Jan 29, 2010
through 
Saturday, Nov 27, 2010

The City of Hampton: Through the Lens of Reuben V. Burrell and James Van Der Zee

Reuben V. Burrell has documented through photographs a half of a century of Hampton University events – both big and small. Not only is Mr. Burrell the Griot (historian) of the University but his lens goes beyond the campus into the surrounding community. Coming to Hampton as a student in 1938 Burrell finished his course requirements in 1940, after which, World War II was pending.  He received a B.S. degree in Industrial Arts from Hampton in 1947, and then enrolled at New York University where he earned his M.A. degree in Industrial Arts Education in 1949.  Hired at Hampton in December 1949, Mr. Burrell began his career as the school photographer. For more than sixty years, he has provided an invaluable service to the university documenting its history as well as reprinting historic photographs. He has also documented landmarks, businesses, social and civic activities in the city of Hampton.  His photographs include well known individuals in the city as well.  

 

James Van Der Zee is recognized as the dean of African American photographers based on his large body of photographs taken in Harlem, New York during more than half of the 19th century.  In 1906 Van Der Zee left his hometown of Lenox, MA here he met and married Kate L. Brown, a seamstress from Newport News, Virginia.  The couple’s first child, Rachel, was born in 1907 and shortly afterward they traveled to Virginia.  The Van Der Zee’s decided to remain in Tidewater, VA where Van Der Zee found employment as a waiter at the Hotel Chamberlin.  The photographs will share images of two categories: the everyday activities of Slabtown residents and the academic community at Whittier Preparatory School.

 

Partial funding for this exhibition provided by the City of Hampton, 400th Anniversary Celebration Fund.

January 29-August 30

Hampton University Museum

757-727-5508

Huntington Building
Hampton, VA 23668
757-727-5508


Hampton's Legacy As Seen From South King Street
Monday, Mar 01, 2010
through 
Sunday, Aug 15, 2010

"South King:  Hampton's Waterfront Through the Ages"    400th Anniversary Feature Event

This special exhibit features the waterfront of Hampton along South King Street as it has changed over the past 400 years.  Many drawings and photographs portray the different moods and looks of this area, while artifacts from archaeological excavations and from the still-existing ship chandlery and seafood businesses there, will provide multiple foci of information and stories about the oldest continuous English settlement in North America.

March 1, 2010-August 15, 2010

Hampton History Museum

Admission fee, memberships are available at the door

For further information, please call (757)727-1610.

120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
757-727-1610
mcobb@hampton.gov
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Hampton Yesterday and Today Exhibit
Friday, Mar 05, 2010
through 
Sunday, Aug 15, 2010

Hampton Yesterday and Today Exhibit  400th Anniversary Feature Exhibit

Discover the evolution of four famous sites in Hampton from genesis today

Hampton History Museum

March 5-August 15

Call 757-727-1610 or visit www.hampton1610.com for more information about this event

120 Old Hampton Lane
Downtown Hampton
Hampton , VA
757-727-1610
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AAU Girls 14U DI National Basketball Cup
Friday, Jul 23, 2010
through 
Sunday, Aug 01, 2010

AAU Girls 14U DI National Basketball Championship

July 23-August 1

Boo Williams Sportsplex

Call (757) 637-7300 for more information on this event

5 Armistead Pointe Parkway
Hampton, VA 23666
757-637-7300


AAU Junior Olympic Games
Wednesday, Jul 28, 2010
through 
Sunday, Aug 08, 2010

AAU Junior Olympic Games

At the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Boo Williams Sportsplex and locations throughout Hampton Roads.  Hampton athletic events include Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Karate, and Taekwondo. 

July 28- August 8, 2010

For more information about this event, call 757-728-5315, 757-664-2571, or visit www.aausports.org

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757-728-5315
757-664-2571
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