Hampton History Museum
Heritage Sites to See Sometimes a city’s intriguing sites are not immediately visible. Perhaps it’s a private, historic home neatly hidden on a seldom-traveled street or a remote stretch of sandy shoreline that once held a prominent local landmark. The following listings represent Hampton’s renowned and “off-the-beaten-path” heritage sites, some still standing, others not. A visit to any one compliments your Hampton heritage tour. We recommend them all.
HAMPTO N H ISTORY MUS E UM As the history of Hampton parallels major events in American history, so too is the city’s history intertwined with the story of African Americans in this country. The Hampton History Museum recounts this inspiring story in ten galleries that span from the city’s early inhabitance by the Kecoughtan Indians through the 20th century, illuminating the contributions of African Americans throughout. In addition, exhibitions change throughout the year providing a unique focus on aspects of history and are featured in a changing gallery on the second floor. Dedicated heritage tours may be arranged by contacting the museum’s educator. The museum is also the home of the Hampton Visitor Center. (120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. 757/727-1610, HamptonHistoryMuseum.org. From Interstate 64, take exit 267. Continue on Settlers Landing Road over the Hampton River, past the Virginia Air & Space Center, and turn right onto History Museum Way. Turn right to park free-of-charge in the Settlers Landing Parking Garage. The Hampton History Museum is located at the intersection of History Museum Lane and Old Hampton Lane.) TOUR AND WALKING SITE, HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE, MOTORCOACH ACCESSIBLE
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