Virginia War Museum
American military history unfolds at the Virginia War Museum. American military history from 1775 to the present is highlighted through weapons, vehicles, uniforms, insignia and much ... virginia.org
Fort Monroe Casemate Museum ;
Completed in 1834, Fort Monroe is one of the most historic attractions the Army has to offer. It is the largest stone fort in America, as well as the only one surrounded by a moat. Th... virginia.org
St. John’s Church
When Confederate Gen. John B. Magruder learned that the Federals intended to house troops and escaped slaves in Hampton, he burned down the town. Local soldiers, led by Capt. Jefferson C.... hmdb.org
Hermitage Museum And Gardens
The Hermitage Museum and Gardens, an early 20th century estate of the Sloane family, offers an outstanding presentation of architecture, art, and nature. Docent-led tours on the hour.... virginia.org
Mariners' Museum
A large and comprehensive maritime history museum, this treasure house contains an impressive collection, including figureheads, sip models, and small craft from around the wo... americanheritage.com
Air And Power Museum Of Hampton
Air and Power Museum of Hampton in Hampton, VA is one of more than 15,400 museums in the MuseumsUSA directory. Find an exciting museum to visit where you live or vacation today. museumsusa.org
Saint Luke's Church
Saint Luke's Church Mother Church of Warrasquyoake now Isle of Wight County The earliest original Gothic architecture structure in the United States of America 1632 An unique bridge betwe... hmdb.org
Virginia Air & Space Center
Any aspiring astronauts, pilots, or simply lovers of the open air will truly love a trip to the Virginia Air and Space Center. This is the visitor center of NASA's Langley Researc... grandparents.com
Uss Cole Memorial
The USS Cole Memorial dedication ceremony was conducted at Naval Station Norfolk Virginia on October 12, 2001, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack in Aden... findagrave.com
Historic Hampton
The Native American village of Kecoughtan stood across the Hampton River in 1607. Soon after the English forcibly removed the inhabitants in 1610, the colonists settled there and the vill... hmdb.org
The Hampton Carousel
Built by the Philadelphia Tobaggan Co. in 1920 Located at the Buckroe Beach Amusement Park from 1921-1985 Purchased by the City of Hampton in 1985 and completely restored in 1991 Grand Op... hmdb.org
Freedom’s Fortress
Fort Monroe was the site of Major General Benjamin F. Butler?s decision in 1861 to accept escaping slaves as contraband of war. Thousands of former slaves who cast off their bondage and s... hmdb.org
Aberdeen Gardens
Built "by Negroes for Negroes," Aberdeen Gardens began in 1934 as the model resettlement community for Negro families. It was the only such community in the United States designed by a Ne... hmdb.org
Hampton City Hall
(front) 1861-1865 Our Confderate Dead (rear) Erected by Hampton Chapter, No.19 Daughters of the Confederacy Unveiled Oct. 29, 1901 hmdb.org
African American Oystermen
Hobson is an example of an African American oystering village that developed during the last quarter of the 19th century on the James River, the Chesapeake Bay and their tributaries. As i... hmdb.org
Navy Mess Attendant School
From 1933 to 1942, Navy recruits of African descent attended this school, located in barracks at Unit K-West and later at B-East. Advancement opportunities for these sailors and counterpa... hmdb.org