| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Living SeaPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus October 1, 2009 - Ongoing This film celebrates the world ocean - its beauty, diversity and importance to all life on Earth. Swim with thousands of golden jellyfish and witness the bizarre spawning behavior of giant clams. Surf in Hawaii, deep-sea dive in Palau and test your courage with the Coast Guard in some of the world's roughest seas! | Nauticus | 10/01/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Historic Houses ProgramsPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at The Moses Myers House September 19, 2009 - Ongoing Weekend Programs at the Historic Houses explore specific themes of the Moses Myers House in greater detail. Weekend programs are scheduled weekly at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
| Chrysler Museum of Art | 09/19/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
| Moses Myers Maritime Merchant | Chrysler Museum of Art | 09/01/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
| Barton Myers: Norfolk Visionary | Chrysler Museum of Art | 09/30/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Theater and the Road to RevolutionPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg May 21, 2009 - Ongoing How did theater impact the political climate up to and during the war years? The audience is invited to become acquainted with the role theater played during a time when public performances were banned by the then Continental Congress. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 05/21/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Public Audience with a Founding FatherPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg May 21, 2009 - Ongoing Much as in the days of yore, those visiting Colonial Williamsburg may, if they so choose, experience an interactive public audience with a Founding Father of our nation in the historical context of the 18th century discussing political and social events of the day. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 05/21/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Down on the FarmPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg September 1, 2009 - Ongoing This exhibition in the Penelope P. and Dr. Sergio V. Proserpi Gallery follows the story of Prince, a carved wooden dog, as he explores the country side. This family-friendly exhibition features animals in paintings, sculpture and toys. Visitors read rhyming text that tells the adventures of Prince as he meets up with weathervane roosters, carved ducks, and wooden horses. Related sticker book and plush toy available in the Museum Store. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 09/01/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
The Challenge of IndependencePresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg April 8, 2009 - Ongoing In late June 1776, Archibald Cary, Robert Carter Nicholas and other members of Virginia's "Independence Delegation" discuss Virginia's Declaration of Rights and new state constitution. The future of the new republic is their responsibility. Takes place in the Governor's Palace gardens, weather permitting. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/08/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Listen My Children: Legends, Myths and Fables for FamiliesPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg April 6, 2009 - Ongoing Bring the entire family to the Coffeehouse Backyard for a gathering with fun and interesting stories that the whole family will enjoy. Storytellers will share their tales by firelight as young and old hear some of the same legends that entertained families of centuries past. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/06/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Resolved, Free and Independent StatesPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg April 7, 2009 - Ongoing The representatives of the free men of Virginia take the bold first step in breaking from Great Britain by passing resolutions for independence. They must now set about establishing a republican form of government. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/07/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
A Court of Tar and FeathersPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg April 7, 2009 - Ongoing The men who answered Virginia's call for the defense of American liberty were proud, brave, and spirited. They were bound together by the ties of honor and love of country. Any who would challenge their rights and liberties had better beware! | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/07/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Revolutionary City: Collapse of Royal Government, 1774-1776Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg April 16, 2009 - Ongoing From May 1774 to May 1776, events took place in Williamsburg that changed Virginians from subjects of a distant monarch to citizens of a self-governing republic. Join in and witness dramatic scenes depicting key events of 1774-1776. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/16/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Theater and the Road to RevolutionPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg April 16, 2009 - Ongoing How did theater impact the political climate up to and during the war years? Colonial Williamsburg explores the role theater played during a time when public performances were banned by the Continental Congress. Topics vary daily, and include Washington's connection with theater, women's contributions to the war, and printed propaganda, just to name a few. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/16/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Russ MorisonPresented by Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum May 30, 2009 - Ongoing The USS Monitor was engaged in battles continuously from May 6 until September 1, 1862 in both the campaign to retake Hampton Roads and General McClellan's Peninsula Campaign. Life was hard for the 58 crew members, but through their courage and resourcefulness, they learned how to employ the Monitor's unique capabilities. The lessons learned influenced 34 Monitor class war ships during the Civil War and beyond. | Mariners' Museum | 05/30/09- Ongoing | Newport News |
| Material Witnesses: Quilts and Their Makers | Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum | 11/26/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Norfolk History Museum Series - Moses Myers & Sons: Merchant Princes of the AtlanticPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art March 11, 2009 - Ongoing Join John Christiansen, manager of the Chrysler's Historic Houses, in the Museum's Kaufman Theatre to explore the business activities of Moses Myers and his family. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 03/11/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Fifty Years Later: The Lessons of Massive ResistancePresented by Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House at Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House February 18, 2009 - Ongoing As part of a city-wide commemoration marking the 50th anniversary of the end of "massive resistance," the exhibition highlights this period in national history by chronologically displaying photographs, documents, and clippings of the people and places that forever changed Norfolk's Public Schools. 50 Years Later: The Lessons of Massive Resistance tells the story of the reopening of schools in Norfolk after Governor Lindsay Almond closed them rather than agree to court... | Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House | 02/18/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Horseshoe Crab Cove Preview EventPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus November 8, 2008 - Ongoing Come witness the unveiling of the new Horseshoe Crab Cove and meet the new crab family - Henry, Henrietta, Harvey, Hannah, Holly, and Harry - who just moved in! Enjoy a continental breakfast, face painting, balloon animals and lively music by Bob Zentz - plus play some horsehoes! | Nauticus | 11/08/08- Ongoing | Norfolk |
| Ceramics Up-Close | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 09/05/08- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Shark TouchPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus June 22, 2008 - Ongoing What does a shark's skin feel like? Find out at Nauticus' Shark Petting Lagoon, where you can touch the back of a warm-water Nurse Shark. Sharks in the Lagoon vary in length from two to three feet. Important Information: Height restrictions apply. | Nauticus | 06/22/08- Ongoing | Norfolk |
| Growing Up in the 19th Century | Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum | 06/29/08- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler's Collection Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art June 29, 2008 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars):  Highlighting the skills of master carvers and their sources of inspiration, Cameo Performances explores the history of cameo glass carving beginning with ancient Roman examples, focusing on the popular technique's resurgence in England during the late 19th century. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 06/29/08- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Revolutionary Points of ViewPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg January 14, 2010 - Ongoing At the Courthouse, meet three people of the past who will share the common public opinion on the issue of independence, then join them and engage in the most important debate in the American nation's history. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 01/14/10- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Largest: Science On a Sphere MoviePresented by Nauticus at Nauticus April 23, 2010 - Ongoing This film examines the planet Jupiter like a work of art, a destination of celestial wonder. The movie presents a journey to this immense sphere via dramatic fly-bys with some of the most astounding robotic probes ever designed. Then, with NASA instruments trained on the striped behemoth, the drama really begins. But Largest takes the story one step further, suggesting vital relevance for everyone here on Earth. The implications may not only surprise you, but also provoke... | Nauticus | 04/23/10- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Tapas and TunesPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Williamsburg Lodge June 13, 2009 - Ongoing The staff of the Williamsburg Lodge Lobby Lounge offers Tapas and Tunes. "Tapas," or small portions, originated in Spain as part of the social scene. "Tapar" means "to cover" in Spanish, and as the story goes, the first tapa was a slice of ham served on top of a sherry glass to keep sand from blowing into the drink. Bartenders soon realized the salty ham made the patrons thirsty, and a tradition was born. Today, tapas are enjoyed as individual appetizers... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 06/13/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Ongoing Events at Colonial WilliamsburgPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg July 1, 2010 - Ongoing Colonial Williamsburg presents a number of recurring performances, historical tours and exhibits each week, some of them interactive, all of them interesting. Among the current topics are: Star Crossed Lovers, Revolutionary City: Collapse of Royal Government, The Gale From the North, Bits and Bridles Tour, Handel, Bach, and Who?, Princes without a Palace: Tracing African Princes and Captives in Williamsburg, Drop Spindle Spinning Class, Cry Witch and much more. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 07/01/10- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Black Pride at Sea: Men of the USS MasonPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus January 31, 2011 - Ongoing Black Pride at Sea: Men of the USS Mason, developed by local weekly The New Journal and Guide has opened on Nauticus' first floor. Black Pride at Sea chronicles the career of the USS Mason, the first U.S. Navy ship to employ black sailors in every enlisted rating including radiomen, quartermasters and signalmen. This exhibit features pages in history from 1944 written by Journal and Guide war correspondent Thomas W. Young chronicling the ship's maiden voyage. The pioneering... | Nauticus | 01/31/11- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Guns, Sweat, and Gears: Anatomy of a BattleshipPresented by USS Wisconsin (BB-64) at USS Wisconsin (BB-64) February 1, 2011 - Ongoing Relive the past as you explore enormous gun devices, tools and personal mementos from Norfolk's own Battleship Wisconsin. This exhibit includes a 2,400 pound military analog computer, a 12-foot long optical range finder, WWII racks (bunks), galley equipment, shell sleds and cradles for moving the Wisconsin's 16 inch gun ammunition, a 48-star U.S. flag, and dozens of never-before-seen archival images. | USS Wisconsin (BB-64) | 02/01/11- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Forward for FreedomPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus February 1, 2011 - Ongoing This six minute dramatic film shown inside Nauticus' new introductory theater brings the Battleship Wisconsin to life through stories and commentary from those who served aboard her. | Nauticus | 02/01/11- Ongoing | Norfolk |
For Those in Uniform Who Have ServedPresented by USS Wisconsin (BB-64) at USS Wisconsin (BB-64) February 1, 2011 - Ongoing Located in the entry of the Wisconsin Wardroom, this changing exhibit pays tribute to the armed forces, with the initial focus on Senator John W. Warner, who was instrumental in bringing the battleship Wisconsin to Norfolk. The exhibit includes memorabilia and photos from his Navy career. | USS Wisconsin (BB-64) | 02/01/11- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Battleship Wisconsin Topside ToursPresented by USS Wisconsin (BB-64) at USS Wisconsin (BB-64) February 1, 2011 - Ongoing Ages 8 and up. Explore previously sealed off areas of the Battleship during this fascinating guided tour. Includes the Administration area, radio room, main deck enlisted berthing, captain's cabin and sleeping quarters, flag bridge, navigation bridge and combat engagement center.
This tour involves climbing up to 4 decks and entering small spaces. Participants must be physically fit and wear comfortable walking shoes. | USS Wisconsin (BB-64) | 02/01/11- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Quilts in the Baltimore MannerPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum June 9, 2012-April 1, 2014 Some of the nation’s most treasured quilts were produced around the middle of the 19th century influenced by quiltmaking in the nation’s third largest city of the time, Baltimore. A dozen of these works of art — most created in a distinctive and elaborately conceived appliquéd style known as album quilts — are the focus of the newest exhibition at Colonial Williamsburg’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum.
“Quilts in the... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 06/09/12- 04/01/14 | Williamsburg |
Abandon ShipPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum May 26, 2012-March 31, 2013 In the past five years, there have been more than 140 shipwrecks, with more than 1,000 people losing their lives. Many of those who survived the wrecks faced the even greater challenge of survival at sea.
This exhibition tells the stories of those who have been cast adrift. Through dramatic videos, personal stories, and interactive displays, visitors will experience the chaos of a shipwreck, the desperation, courage of surviving, and joy of rescue.
The... | The Mariners' Museum | 05/26/12- 03/31/13 | Newport News |
Concert In the Courtyard - Free Music SeriesPresented by City of Portsmouth March 2, 2012-March 2, 2013 Enjoy music in the Art Annex from The Herbie D Band with Amy Ferebee. | City of Portsmouth | 03/02/12- 03/02/13 | Portsmouth |
Cities of Lights: Photographs from the Chrysler CollectionPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art February 15-December 30, 2012 The energy and vitality of the modern city, with its distinctive architecture and way of life, have long fascinated photographers from Germaine Knull and llse Bing to Jun shiraoka and Abelardo Morell. This focused exhibition explores the urban metropolis as a source of poetic and visual inspiration for photographers across generations and continents. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 02/15/12- 12/30/12 | Norfolk |
Reopening for Tours & ShoppingPresented by Bacon's Castle at Bacon's Castle March 2-November 25, 2012 The Castle is scheduled to reopen for public tours beginning Friday, March 2nd, 2012. The Castle will be open for shopping and tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hours-of-Days will vary and are TBD. Between now and March 2nd, we invite you to enjoy the grounds and picnic tables. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
The Castle's house and grounds showcases historic architecture, agriculture, landscaping and the history of Virginia beginning in 1665 when Arthur Allen built his... | Bacon's Castle | 03/02/12- 11/25/12 | Surry |
| Discovery Lab: Mad Lab! | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 10/23/12 | Gloucester |
Group Canoeing & KayakingPresented by York River State Park at York River State Park March 10-September 29, 2012 Why limit your park experience to a mere walk when you and your group can explore the waters? York River State Park has a fleet of canoes and solo and tandem kayaks that can be rented from March thu September. Take these boats along the broad river shoreline, or explore the estuarine marsh along Taskinas Creek. Reserve a guided tour for your scout, church, or other group for as little as $4 to $8 per person. For more information and reservations, please call the park office at... | York River State Park | 03/10/12- 09/29/12 | Williamsburg |
Jen Callahan "Watercolor"Presented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery August 7-September 18, 2012 Award winning Fine Artist Jen Callahan will show her vibrant eye-catching watercolor and mixed media paintings. Callahan’s bright paintings have an abstract quality to them while reflecting her love and fascination with animals and their movements in nature.
www.jenartwork.com | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 08/07/12- 09/18/12 | Hampton |
First HitPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum September 9, 2011-September 11, 2012 “First Hit,” the first 21st-century folk art painting acquisition by Colonial Williamsburg’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, will go on view today in the introductory gallery of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
“First Hit” is a 2002 oil painting by Virginia Beach artist Betty Herbert that depicts one of the most horrifying moments in recent memory — the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City’s World Trade... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 09/09/11- 09/11/12 | Williamsburg |
Dinosaurs!Presented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum May 26-September 3, 2012 Stomping, roaring, robotic dinosaurs come alive at the Virginia Living Museum with an all-new exciting exhibit from Kokoro, the inventor of robotic dinosaurs. Tremble at a growling T-Rex. Watch a Corythosaurus mother tend her brood. There’s even a nestful of eggs ready to hatch. See old favorites: Triceratops and Stegosaurus, and two marine reptiles: Mosasaurus and the long-necked Elasmosaurus. Soaring above is the bird-like Pteranodon. Kokoro’s dinosaur exhibits entertain and... | Virginia Living Museum | 05/26/12- 09/03/12 | Newport News |
Fashion Accessories from Head to Toe: 1600 to 1840Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum January 29, 2011-August 31, 2012 A new exhibition at Colonial Williamsburg’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum features apparel that turned heads for 240 years and demonstrates that fashion accessories were just as important in the distant past as they are today.
“Fashion Accessories from Head to Toe: 1600 to 1840” takes wardrobe items out of the closet and illustrates their roles in reflecting the latest fashion trends for men and women. More than 200 fashion accessories are displayed —... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 01/29/11- 08/31/12 | Williamsburg |
More Than Meets The EyePresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum March 26, 2011-August 31, 2012 Maps fascinate many people because of the ability of those ancient documents to reveal stories about the past. Maps serve a variety of practical purposes — to document new discoveries, to facilitate travel, to claim land and to record military activity. As scientific and authoritative documents, maps imparted a perception of power and control over the environment. They also served as important tools for swaying public opinion when their creators carefully considered what information to... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 03/26/11- 08/31/12 | Williamsburg |
Concerts By the LakePresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 7-August 31, 2012 Bring a blanket and the children as you enjoy live music, activities, and food and beverages on the front lawn of The Mariners' Museum.
Concerts are:
June 7th Deloreans
June 14th Slapwater
June 21st Rare Mix
June28th Butter
July 5th Slapwater
July 12th Spider Love
July 19th Tidewater Drive
July 26th Slapwater
August 2nd Deloreans
August 9th English Channel
August 23rd Crazy X
August 30th Rhondels
| The Mariners' Museum | 06/07/12- 08/31/12 | Newport News |
Discovery Lab - Streams to Sea: WatershedsPresented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science August 21, 2012 Join May Sligh of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to learn what a watershed is, how pollutants and nutrients end up in the Bay, and what you can do to help. | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 08/21/12 | Gloucester |
The South in black and White: Photographs by Baldwin LeePresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art February 8-August 19, 2012 In the 1980s photorapher Baldwin Lee traveled through African-American communities in the South capturing images of extraordinary places and people. Lee created works of great form, beauty and subtlety that reveal a deep feeling for his subjects and their life stories. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 02/08/12- 08/19/12 | Norfolk |
Civil War 150th Lecture Series - The Ironclad Life on the JamesPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum August 11, 2012 She had a cranky engine, a gouty captain, and a small barnyard on deck. Temperatures inside the USS Monitor vessel soared to 160 degrees at times and only one man on board thought to bring mosquito netting with him, and he wasn’t sharing. Find out the untold stories of the Monitor’s time on the James River.
For more information, please contact Anna Holloway at aholloway@MarinersMuseum.org or (757) 591-7740. | The Mariners' Museum | 08/11/12 | Newport News |
Kayak Camp: Ages 9-12Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum August 6-August 10, 2012 Students ages 9-12 are invited to enjoy a week of paddling on Lake Maury, the James River, and other local waterways while learning about the Chesapeake Bay. Program provided by The Mariners’ Museum Education Department and Chesapeake Experience.
For more information contact Wisteria Perry at wperry@MarinersMuseum.org or (757) 591-7744 or to register contact Chesapeake Experience at www.ChesapeakeExperience.org. | The Mariners' Museum | 08/06/12- 08/10/12 | Newport News |
Out of the BoxPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery June 27-August 5, 2012 Member artists show us their hidden talents by creating art in a completely different medium.
A reception and “reveal” will be held on June 30th from 5:30-7:30. | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 06/27/12- 08/05/12 | Hampton |
Mathews Art Gallery Trunk ShowPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery June 27-August 5, 2012 Blue Skies Gallery will feature the works of Mathews Art Gallery. Mathews Art Gallery, founded in the 1960s, boasts more
than 50 local artists and craftspeople who specialize in oil, watercolor, and acrylic painting, wood carving, pottery, glass, jewelry, fabric, and scrimshaw.
www.mathewsartgallery.org
| Blue Skies Art Gallery | 06/27/12- 08/05/12 | Hampton |