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Founded in 1868, the nation’s oldest African American museum reopened in March 2025 with refreshed galleries. The museum and WHRO highlighted new exhibitions on Black modernism and African art that deepen Hampton’s cultural story.
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Oldest African-American museum, African & Native American arts
14 Frissell Ave, Hampton, VA 23669 Get directions
Monument · Hampton
Historic site with African American history & Chesapeake Bay views
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Bistro · Hampton
French-Creole-NeoSoul bistro with mango signatures and brunch
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Boat tour agency · Hampton
Narrated harbor tours featuring naval ships, Fort Monroe, and dolphins
City park · Hampton
Environmental education preserve with lake, nature center, trails
Chicken restaurant · Hampton
Chain serving diverse chicken salads, sandwiches, soups, and sides
Restaurant · Hampton
Southern staples, brunch, bakery, custom cakes, coastal VA mag
Seafood restaurant · Hampton
Waterfront seafood spot with great views, crab cakes & sunsets
Jamaican restaurant · Hampton
Jerk chicken, oxtails, beef patties, rice & peas
Seafood market · Hampton
Fourth-generation seafood market & eatery with fresh catch
Brick-oven pizzas, tapas, cocktails & craft beer served