The Hampton History Museum serves to increase the awareness and understanding of the history of Hampton by maintaining an educational and research center for the collection, exhibition, interpretation, preservation and promotion of the vast historic resources of the City.

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• Big Bethel 150th Observances
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• "FIRST LIGHT CELEBRATION" on the Hampton Roads Show
• "FIRST LIGHT Christmas Recipes" on the Hampton Roads Show
• "Hampton 400th" on the Hampton Roads Show
• Museum Curator Michael Cobb recalls the early history of our city
• Wendy Drucker describes the historical splendor of the Chamberlin Hotel
• A Discussion with "Major General John Bankhead Magruder"
• Tommy Thompson recalls growing up at the Hotel Langley

• Dinner with The Lincolns
• A History of St. John's Church
• Hurricane Of Independence
• Jamestown's First Women
• A Visit By FDR
• Hampton's First Christmas