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Grand Contraband Camp in Hampton listed among the state’s most endangered historic sites
HAMPTON — The Grand Contraband Camp — a place that provided a sanctuary for thousands of enslaved individuals seeking refuge behind Union lines during the Civil War — is listed this year among the state’s most endangered historic places. Each May, Preservation Virginia releases a list of historic places across the commonwealth facing imminent or sustained threats. The hope is that the list ...
Upcoming Events in Hampton, VA: A Guide for the Week of May 27 - June 2, 2024
This article contains content summarized or organized by AI tools. Learn more. Victorian Tea Station hosts a weekly Open Mic event featuring a full PA and welcomes a variety of music genres. Light percussion allowed, no drum kits.
Power restored after thousands impacted by outage in Hampton
HAMPTON, Va. — Power has been restored after thousands of Dominion Energy customers found themselves in the dark in Hampton on Friday morning. The outage happened in the Wythe area of the city, Dominion Energy confirms. A spokesperson with Dominion said a third-party crane came into contact with power lines around 7:45 a.m. Hampton police said the accident was in the 1900 block of West Pembroke Avenue.
Grand opening set for Norfolk resilience lab
NORFOLK, Va. — For several years, the Elizabeth River Project has always imagined a space where many can come to understand climate change and its impacts on Hampton Roads. That idea soon became known as the Louis and Pru Ryan Resilience Lab. The $8 million living lab is designed...
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