Our waterfront city is gearing up for a spectacular year of celebrations for its 400th anniversary.In preparation, Hampton museums have scheduled some special exhibits to honor the anniversary and illuminate Hampton’s unique place in American history.
Feb. 28 through Nov. 27, 2010 “The City of HamptonThrough the Lens of Reuben V. Burrell and James Van Der Zee”
Features the waterfront of Hampton along South King Street as it has changed over the past 400 years. Drawings and photographs portray the different moods and looks of this area, while artifacts from archaeological excavations and from the still-existing ship chandlery and seafood businesses there, will provide multiple foci of information and stories about the oldest continuous English settlement in North America.
April 3 through May 16, 2010 “A Place Very Pleasant to Inhabit”
This exhibition will present 400 years of Hampton’s art, from its earliest settlement through five centuries up until today. Over 150 artworks in all media and from all periods by many artists who have lived, worked, and been inspired by Hampton will be featured.
Sept. 15 through March 17, 2011 A special exhibit honoring Hampton's premiere photographers, C. Ethelbert and W. E. "Happy" Cheyne will be on display.
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Hampton is defined by its harborfront beauty - it's what makes us what we are. Pleasure boaters find haven in marinas dotting the sheltered harbor - also a favorite layover for boaters traveling the Intracoastal Waterway.
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