Blog entries tagged American History http://insiderspassport.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:36:14 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://insiderspassport.com/celebrate-martin-luther-king-day-at-the-newsome-house-in-newport-news Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration in Newport News<br/>January 17, 2011<br/>12 pm - 5pm<br/><p style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/mlk-serve.jpg" alt="mlk-serve" width="491" height="198" /></p><br/><p>A day of remembrance for the life and work of civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There will be children's educational craft activities from 12 to 2pm. At 2pm the animated movie, "My Friend Martin" will be shown. At 3:30pm a documentarRead More... Administrator Tue, 11 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Children's Activities American History http://insiderspassport.com/see-st-nick-and-celebrate-christmas-at-endview-plantation-in-newport-news Christmas at Endview Plantation<br /><br/><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/St-Nick-1.jpg" alt="St-Nick-1" width="160" height="210" />December 8-31, 2010<br /><br/><p>Visit Endview Plantation and see the greenery and period decorations that brighten the house for the 1861 holidays.</p><br/><p>Learn about the families and local history that surround this historic plantation home. Included with regular admission.</p><br/><p><img style="floatRead More... Administrator Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Newport News Christmas American History http://insiderspassport.com/step-back-into-the-wonder-and-elegance-of-a-mid-19th-century-christmas-at-lee-hall-mansion-this-december Antebellum Holidays at Lee Hall Mansion<br/><p>Guests step back in time to enjoy the wonder and elegance of a mid-Ninteenth Century Christmas. The Mansion is replete with all of the finery and decor which a gentleman farmer and his family could provide. Experience the holidays as Richard <img style="float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/LeeHallAntebellum.jpg" alt="LeeHallAntebellum" height="225" width="300" />D. Lee and his Read More... Administrator Thu, 16 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Newport News Holiday Events Civil War History Christmas American History http://insiderspassport.com/between-the-devil-and-the-deep-tour-at-the-hampton-roads-naval-museum Between the Devil and the Deep Tour at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum <br/><p>Tuesday, December 14 <br />2 PM - 3 PM </p><br/><img style="float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/battleship.jpg" alt="battleship" height="150" width="180" /><br/><p>Learn about the experiences of the U.S. Navy sailor with a guided tour through the Hampton Roads Naval Museum's gallery.</p><br/><p>The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is an official museum of the URead More... Administrator Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Tours Norfolk Museum Exhibits American History http://insiderspassport.com/dont-miss-these-two-special-engagements-presented-by-the-virginia-war-museum Two special engagements presented by The Virginia War Museum<br/>Dinner at The Chamberlin with Dr. Robertson<br/><p><img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/dr.robertson-vwm.jpg" alt="dr.robertson-vwm" width="300" height="450" />Friday, December 10 at 6:30pm</p><br/><p>This limited seating, special engagement is held at The Chamberlin on historic Fort Monroe. Dr. Robertson is the author or editor of over 20 books and is the recipient of everyRead More... Administrator Thu, 09 Dec 2010 16:02:06 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits American History http://insiderspassport.com/victorian-christmas-traditions-in-richmond-at-the-museum-of-the-confederacy Victorian Christmas Traditions at the Museum of the Confederacy<br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/moc-christmas1.jpg" alt="moc-christmas1" width="239" height="300" />Friday, December 10, 2010 <br />12:00 PM - 1:30 PM </p><br/><p>Come find out how people celebrated Christmas during the Victorian Era, which included the years of the Civil War.</p><br/><p>First, a Powerpoint presentation will cover Christmas traditions of the time.Read More... Michelle Parr Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:33:51 +0100 Tours Richmond Museum Exhibits Holiday Events Civil War History Christmas American History http://insiderspassport.com/remember-pearl-harbor-at-the-hampton-roads-naval-museum Remember Pearl Harbor at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum<br/>Tuesday December 7, 2 p.m<br/><p>What better way to honor this day, than with a visit to the the&nbsp;Hampton Roads Naval Museum in Norfolk? </p><br/><p>The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is an official museum of the United States Navy and reports to the Naval History and Heritage Command in Washington, D.C. The museum is dedicated to the study of 234 years of naval history in the Hampton Roads region.</p><br/><p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 1Read More... Administrator Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:27:10 +0100 Norfolk Museum Exhibits American History http://insiderspassport.com/pearl-harbor-memorial-ceremony-at-virginia-war-museum-dec-7-2010 Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony<br/>December 7, 2010, 4:00pm - 5:00pm<br/><p>The December 7, 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor was one of the great defining moments in history. A single carefully planned and well executed surprise attack that removed the United States Navy's battleship force as a possible threat to the Japanese Empire's southward expansion. America, unprepared and now considerably weakened, was abruptly brought into the Second World War as a full combatant. This "sneak" attack on Read More... Administrator Tue, 07 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Pearl Harbor Day Newport News Museum Exhibits Historical American History http://insiderspassport.com/dinner-at-the-chamberlin-with-nationally-recognized-civil-war-author-and-historian-dr-robertson-presented-by-the-virginia-war-museum Two special engagements presented by The Virginia War Museum<br/>Dinner at The Chamberlin with Dr. Robertson<br/><p><img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/dr.robertson-vwm.jpg" alt="dr.robertson-vwm" width="300" height="450" />Friday, December 10 at 6:30pm</p><br/><p>This limited seating, special engagement is held at The Chamberlin on historic Fort Monroe. Dr. Robertson is the author or editor of over 20 books and is the recipient of everyRead More... Administrator Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:40:16 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Dining Civil War History American History http://insiderspassport.com/two-special-engagements-presented-by-the-virginia-war-museum Two special engagements presented by The Virginia War Museum<br/>Dinner at The Chamberlin with Dr. Robertson<br/><p><img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/dr.robertson-vwm.jpg" alt="dr.robertson-vwm" width="300" height="450" />Friday, December 10 at 6:30pm</p><br/><p>This limited seating, special engagement is held at The Chamberlin on historic Fort Monroe. Dr. Robertson is the author or editor of over 20 books and is the recipient of everyRead More... Administrator Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Dining Civil War History American History http://insiderspassport.com/pearl-harbor-day-memorial-ceremony-at-the-virginia-war-museum Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony<br/>December 7, 2010, 4:00pm - 5:00pm<br/><p>The December 7, 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor was one of the great defining moments in history. A single carefully planned and well executed surprise attack that removed the United States Navy's battleship force as a possible threat to the Japanese Empire's southward expansion. America, unprepared and now considerably weakened, was abruptly brought into the Second World War as a full combatant. This "sneak" attack on PeRead More... Administrator Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Pearl Harbor Day Newport News Museum Exhibits Historical American History http://insiderspassport.com/remember-the-sacrifices-of-pearl-harbor-at-the-virginia-war-museums-memorial-ceremony-dec-7-2010 Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony<br/>December 7, 2010, 4:00pm - 5:00pm<br/><p>The December 7, 1941 Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor was one of the great defining moments in history. A single carefully planned and well executed surprise attack that removed the United States Navy's battleship force as a possible threat to the Japanese Empire's southward expansion. America, unprepared and now considerably weakened, was abruptly brought into the Second World War as a full combatant. This "sneak" attack on PeRead More... Administrator Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:06:46 +0100 Williamsburg Pearl Harbor Day American History http://insiderspassport.com/an-afternoon-of-wine-and-history-at-new-kent-winery Join New Kent Winery for a Wine and History Afternoon! <br/>Learn about the history of wine in Virginia while sipping Virginia wine!<br/><p><img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/grapes-nkw.jpg" alt="grapes-nkw" width="300" height="241" />Sunday, December 5th at 4:00p.m.</p><br/><p>New Kent Winery provides the perfect venue for an evening of wine tasting and Virginia history.<br /><br /> About the presenter:</p><br/><p>James Thompson holds undeRead More... Administrator Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:49:32 +0100 Wineries Wine tasting New Kent American History http://insiderspassport.com/christmas-at-lee-hall-mansion-in-newport-news Antebellum Holidays at Lee Hall Mansion<br/><p>Guests step back in time to enjoy the wonder and elegance of a mid-Ninteenth Century Christmas. The Mansion is replete with all of the finery and decor which a gentleman farmer and his family could provide. Experience the holidays as Richard <img style="float: right; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/LeeHallAntebellum.jpg" alt="LeeHallAntebellum" width="300" height="225" />D. Lee and his fRead More... Administrator Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:22:04 +0100 Newport News Civil War History Christmas American History http://insiderspassport.com/join-new-kent-winery-for-a-wine-and-history-afternoon Join New Kent Winery for a Wine and History Afternoon! <br/>Learn about the history of wine in Virginia while sipping Virginia wine!<br/><p><img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/grapes-nkw.jpg" alt="grapes-nkw" height="241" width="300" />Sunday, December 5th at 4:00p.m.</p><br/><p>New Kent Winery provides the perfect venue for an evening of wine tasting and Virginia history.<br /><br /> About the presenter:</p><br/><p>James Thompson holds Read More... Administrator Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:13:22 +0100 Wineries Wine tasting New Kent American History http://insiderspassport.com/member-appreciation-holiday-sale-museum-of-the-confederacy Member Appreciation Holiday Sale at the Museum of the Confederacy<br/>Friday, November 12, 2010 - Sunday, November 14, 2010<br/><p><img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/moc_sale.jpg" alt="moc_sale" height="253" width="300" /></p><br/><p>Members will receive a 20% discount off all purchases. Free gift with any purchase of $100.00 or more.</p><br/><p>Hours:</p><br/><p>10:00am - 5:00pm on Friday (11/12) and Saturday (11/13)</p><br/><p>12:00pm - 5:Read More... Administrator Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:33:06 +0100 Richmond Holiday Shopping Holiday Events Historical Civil War History Christmas American History http://insiderspassport.com/honor-our-veterans-at-the-naval-shipyard-museum-and-lightship-portsmouth-museum-november-11-2010 Join the Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth Museum for A Veterans Day Celebration<br/><p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://www.portsnavalmuseums.com/images/2010/Veterans-Day_200.jpg" alt="HONORING OUR VETERANS" width="200" height="255" />HONORING OUR VETERANS</p><br/><p> </p><br/><p> </p><br/><p><br/><p>Celebrate Veterans Day at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth.</p><br/><p>Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, corner of High and Water Streets<br />Lightship PRead More... Administrator Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:27:19 +0100 Virginia Beach Veterans Day Portsmouth American History http://insiderspassport.com/cool-happenings-in-norfolk-at-nauticus-this-november What's Going on at Nauticus this November?<br/>New at Nauticus<br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/forallthosewhoserve.jpg" alt="forallthosewhoserve" height="225" width="300" />With the opening of some of the battleship's interior spaces, Nauticus has some exciting new offerings for battleship visitors. A six minute dramatic film, Forward for Freedom, shown inside Nauticus' new introductory theater, brings the Wisconsin tRead More... Administrator Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:08:52 +0100 Norfolk Museum Exhibits Family Fun Children's Activities American History http://insiderspassport.com/meet-st-nick-at-endview-plantation-in-newport-news St. Nick at Endview<br/><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/St-Nick-1.jpg" alt="St-Nick-1" height="210" width="160" />December 9-10, 2010 - 5:00 - 7:00 pm<br/><p>Let your child experience the magic of an 1861 Christmas with a visit to see St. Nick. Refreshments are provided. Parents are to bring two presents: one wrapped for their child and a new unwrapped present for a needy child.</p><br/><p>Donated toys will be given to the Marine Read More... Administrator Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:02:55 +0100 Newport News Holiday Events Christmas Children's Activities American History http://insiderspassport.com/veterans-salute-at-virginia-air-and-space-center <img src="http://www.vasc.org/images/veterans09.jpg" alt="" width="384" height="240" /><br/><p><br/>VETERANS SALUTE!<br/><br/>November 11 - 14, 2010<br /><br />Present your active duty or veteran ID &amp; receive FREE* exhibit admission!<br/></p><br/><p>Plus, receive 20% OFF in the Imagination Station: Your One Stop Science Shop &amp; in our Cosmic Cafe!</p><br/><p>*ID is required. Free admission is for active duty &amp; veteran military personnel. Not valid for household dependents. Cannot be combined&nbsp;with any other Read More... Administrator Fri, 05 Nov 2010 22:01:27 +0100 Veterans Day Newport News American History
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