Throughout the month of November, guests of the Virginia War Museum will have the ability to participate in a Community Art Project designed to capture the memories, stories, and names of veterans who are important to our guests. Visitors will have access to American flags with which they can write down the name of a […]
Join this guided two-mile hike, stopping at key points along the way, and learn about the history of Newport News and the Park. On November 19, we will meet at Newport News Park Discovery Center and depart at 1pm. Please use your best judgement in accessibility as this hike will last approximately 90 minutes and […]
Newport News — are you ready to get out of the house over the Thanksgiving holiday with your family and friends, explore the outdoors, discover local wildlife, and contribute to real scientific research? Join fellow nature lovers and citizen scientists of all ages from November 23-29 for the Thanksgiving Nature Challenge from anywhere in Newport […]
Throughout the month of December, see the centuries of holiday decor and traditions that have graced these historic homes as you tour and learn about the history of the holidays at Lee Hall Mansion and Historic Endview. Tours take place every half hour between 10:00am (first tour) and 3:30pm (last tour) at both sites. Where: […]
The United States’ first transcontinental railroad was built between 1863 and 1869, connecting the existing eastern U.S. rail network at Council Bluffs, Iowa, with the Pacific coast at the Oakland Long Wharf on San Francisco Bay. Come hear the colorful tale of the ceremonial driving of the “Last Spike” as told by speaker, Chris Claud. […]
Celebrate the holiday season at Historic Endview with a hands-on wreath-making workshop! Participants will craft their own festive wreaths using grapevine and natural materials gathered from Endview’s grounds while learning about eighteenth- and nineteenth-century holiday traditions. Each session includes a guided tour of the historic house, offering insight into how families of the past celebrated […]
Enjoy a holiday-inspired evening in an original 19th century train depot with Reed Between the Lines – a modern woodwind quintet! After this special holiday concert, dessert and beverages will be provided. Come and enjoy an evening immersed in joyful holiday cheer through sound, treats, and community! Admission is free, cash donation suggested. Space is […]