Hampton unveils new historical marker overlooking site of historic Civil War ironclad battle

The city of Hampton commemorates the 164th anniversary of the pivotal Battle of Hampton Roads with a new historical marker, ...
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A historic Hampton cemetery doesn’t know how many people are buried on its grounds. That could soon change.

HAMPTON — When Elmerton Cemetery began laying people to rest in the 1850s, much of Hampton’s history was yet to be written. As the Civil War erupted in 1861, Fort Monroe became a Union stronghold as ...

Exploration: Sea to the Stars at the Hampton History Museum

The Hampton History Museum is taking guests on a blast into the past with an exploration of Hampton's history.
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Virginia launches historic sites passport program to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Virginia has launched the Virginia 250 Passport, a unique statewide tourism initiative to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by encouraging visits to historic sites. The ...