Hampton Attractions
On a tongue of land between the York and James Rivers is Hampton, founded in 1610 - the oldest British foundation in the United States that has remained continuously occupied. Features of particular interest are the Virginia Air and Space Center (aircraft, Apollo 12 capsule), St John's Church (1728; liturgical vessels of 1618) and Fort Monroe (where Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederation, was confined after the Civil War), with the Casemate Museum, in which the first naval battle between steam-powered armourclads (the Northern "Monitor" and the Southern "Virginia", formerly the "Merrimac"), fought during the Civil War in Hampton Roads, between Hampton and Norfolk, is fully documented.
Bluebird Gap Farm
Bluebird Gap Farm located in Hampton is a working farm. Here visitors can experience farm life first hand. On site are barnyard animals, a playground, picnic areas and a petting zoo. The Bluebird Gap Farm hosts a festival each year called Country Comebacks.
Bluebird Gap Farm
60 Pine Chapel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
United States
60 Pine Chapel Road
Hampton, VA 23666
United States
Phone 1 (757) 827-2765
Fax 1 (757) 825-4739
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Hampton University Museum
The Hampton University Museum features a permanent collection as well as changing exhibits in the extensively renovated Huntingdon Building. The museum focuses on world cultures with displays that include African Art, African American Art, Asian and Pacific Islands collections, in addition to local content related to the history of Hampton and Virginia.
Check with the Hampton University Museum to find out what temporary exhibits are up coming.
Check with the Hampton University Museum to find out what temporary exhibits are up coming.
Hampton University Museum
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
United States
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
United States
Phone 1 (757) 727-5308
Fax 1 (757) 727-5170
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 12:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 16:00 |
Hampton Unviersity
Hampton University welcomes over 5,700 students annually. This is a private university, known historically for being a black university, located along the waterfront in a very scenic area of Virginia.
Little England Chapel
The Little England Chapel located in Hampton is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The chapel was here that Sunday school lessons were taught to African Americans from the 1880's to the 20th Century. The Little England Chapel was built in the late 17th Century and was also known as the Ocean Cottage Sunday School.
Facilities
Gift shop
Miss Hampton II
Board Miss Hampton II to enjoy a tour of the Hampton Roads Harbor. Visitors will see Fort Wool and the warships at the Norfolk Naval Base. The harbor tours are both scenic and interesting, and a great way to spend a couple of hours while visiting Hampton.
All values are in United States Dollars
Hours
April 6 to May 27
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close |
May 28 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close |
September 6 to October 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close |
| Adult | $ 22.50 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 20.50 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 11.50 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
St John's Episcopal Church
St John's Episcopal Church in Hampton is a 1728 colonial church. The parish was founded in 1610 and claims to be the oldest English-speaking parish in the United States. Some of the graves in the adjoining graveyard predate the building of the church.
St John'sEpiscopal Church
100 West Queens Way
Hampton, VA 23669-4014
United States
100 West Queens Way
Hampton, VA 23669-4014
United States
Phone 1 (757) 722-2567
Fax 1 (757) 722-0641
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 12:00 | 15:00 |
Virginia Air and Space Center
The Virginia Air and Space Center located in Hampton shows visitors the history of NASA. The center is housed in a spectacular glass enclosed building and has a multitude of interesting and interactive displays. The Virginia Air and Space Center has an active events calendar - check to see what's happening when you plan to visit.
Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669-4033
United States
600 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669-4033
United States
Phone 1 (757) 727-0900
Fax 1 (757) 727-0898
