WILLIAMSBURG-Colonial Williamsburg will once again light up the sky over Colonial Williamsburg’s Governor’s Palace in celebration of Independence Day for its annual signature fireworks display at 9:30pm on Monday July 4. Colonial Williamsburg has planned a weekend of festivities...
JAMES CITY-In honor of Military Appreciation week, Busch Gardens Williamsburg will off free admission to the park to active-duty members of the military from Monday, June 27 through Monday, July 4.
The special also includes discounted admission for military families...
GLOUCESTER – Susan Ammons grew up in Deltaville, VA, and, when she was young, her family often came to Gloucester. She knows the county well. However, in her first few weeks on the job as Gloucester’s new tourism coordinator,...
Juneteenth marks the emancipation of thousands of enslaved people. Though President Abraham Lincoln had issued the Emancipation Proclamation in January 1863, it wasn’t until two years later that federal troops arrived in Texas to enforce the proclamation on June...
YORK-The Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation is launching “What Freedom Means,” a themed series of civics-related programs and events in June and July. The series of events is geared toward engaging younger generations in the role of American democracy. Programs commence Sunday,...
NEWPORT NEWS—On Saturday, June 18, The Mariners’ Museum and Park will celebrate the Mariners’ "Sips & Trips" event from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. This new event is a combination of two of the annual gatherings the museum has hosted in...
JAMES CITY-The axe throwing facility Axe Republic in New Town is under new ownership.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 2 for the new owners, Lydia Hertzler and Matt Murnion. The pair, who are engaged, bought the business...
JAMES CITY-Busch Gardens announced on June 1 its summer entertainment schedule, which begins Friday, June 17 and continues daily through Sunday, August 14.
This year’s programming includes concerts featuring national artists as well as acts from America’s Got Talent, firework...
NEWPORT NEWS—The Newport News Greek Festival will be held outside again for the first time since the covid-19 pandemic introduced the world to social distancing. Previous festivals have progressed from well-choreographed, take-out only meals to indoor dining with limited...
HAMPTON—After a two-year break, the popular and nationally recognized Blackbeard Pirate Festival will be back in Hampton June 3–5.
Costumed re-enactors will take visitors back to 1718 when the notorious Blackbeard was sailing the waters of Hampton Roads. Be ready...
NEWPORT NEWS—Historic Hilton Village (HHV), Inc. will hold its third annual Hilton Art Walk & Busker Festival on Saturday, June 4 from 11am to 5pm. More than 70 artists and artisans will line the 10200 and 10300 blocks of...
HAMPTON—For those who shed a tear when the Miss Hampton II cruised up the Hampton River for the last time in late July 2021, turn that frown upside down—your ship is about to come in.
The Hampton Queen, operated by...
JAMES CITY-Effective Friday, July 1, James City County reinstated its credit/debit card convenience fees on payments to the county.
A convenience fee of 2.95 percent will once again be added to all payments that are made by a credit or...
WILLIAMSBURG-An official date has been announced for the opening of a new cookie establishment in Williamsburg that will cater to college students.
On Friday, July 1, Midtown Row shared the news on their social media channels that Insomnia Cookies will...
HAMTON-The Virginia Peninsula Chamber will host a Women’s Leadership Forum breakfast on Thursday, July 14 from 7:30am to 9:30am. The forum is part of the Chamber’s Pink Bag Lunch program, which was created to provide women with the opportunity...
