1. The 1619 Landing

   Hampton’s status as the location for the first landing is a double-edged sword. We are uniquely positioned to tell a powerful story, but it is a challenging narrative fraught with controversy, myth, and contradictions that strike at the heart of the intersection between American slavery and American freedom.

2. Civil War Journey

   Organized by the Virginia Museum of History &Culture, Civil War Journey: Maps and Sketches of Private Robert Sneden, features more than 40 original works depicting his odyssey of combat, capture, imprisonment, and deliverance.

3. NASA: Hampton Takes Flight

   This exhibit celebrates the NACA and NASA’s singular history and immeasurable contribution to the community in Hampton. The exhibit features artifacts and images acquired from NASA Langley Research Center. This installation is the first step in a comprehensive retelling of Hampton’s twentieth century history.

4. Exploring NASA's 'Human Computers'

   The exhibit “When the Computer Wore a Skirt: NASA's Human Computers,” exploring the local history and personalities of the hit film “Hidden Figures” opened to the public in the 20th Century Galleries at the Hampton History Museum on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

5. Past Exhibits

   View past exhibits held at Hampton History Museum.