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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.

"WE WERE NEVER MORE MERRY, NOR FED ON MORE PLENTY OF GOOD OYSTERS, FISH, FLESH, WILDFOWL, AND GOOD BREAD, NOR NEVER HAD BETTER FIRES IN ENGLAND THAN IN THE DRY, WARM, SMOKY HOUSES OF KECOUGHTAN."

CAPTAIN JOHN SMITH, 1608

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THE GALLERY
Tobacco Barrels
Port Hampton Gallery
Blackbeard
18th Century Gallery
Red Fire Engine
Modern Hampton Gallery