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May 21, 2024
Virginia is among the top five states with the most documented champion trees, the largest of their species.
May 17, 2024
Back in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled segregation in schools to be unconstitutional. Now, Brown v. Board of Education Topeka is a landmark case.
February 13, 2024
Forty years after receiving an anonymous tip, one man has been working to rewrite Black history to show where and how the first Africans arrived in the British Colonies.
February 1, 2024
Looking to check out all of Hampton's historic Black history sites during Black History Month?
October 12, 2023
We're a little biased, but once you read all of these reasons why college is better in the South, we think you'll agree too. From famous landmarks, to gorgeous architecture, to tailgating traditions, to the best music and food, college in the South offers more than just an educationโit's a whole experience.
June 30, 2023
During this concerning time, Hampton University says it will remain home to students present and future and that the achievements of students of color will continue.
April 16, 2023
Civil War Emancipation Proclamation read in historic gathering of contraband slaves under a Hampton oak
March 31, 2023
A lifelong educator, Mary Peake instructed a growing number of escaped slaves, fleeing bondage, and the war in the South.
February 27, 2023
As Black History Month winds down, the City of Hampton is giving you the chance to learn about the city's ties to history.
August 15, 2022
Long overlooked for Jamestown and Colonial Williamsburg, Hampton is reconciling with its pivotal pastโand drawing travelers.