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Hampton: Museums & Historical Places

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  1. Aberdeen Gardens History Museum
    The museum celebrates the history, heritage and future of historic Aberdeen Gardens. Free admission, call to schedule a tour.
    55-57 N. Mary Peake Boulevard Hampton, VA 23666
    (757) 722-2345
  2. Air Power Park
    Free Museum Admission- Rockets and Aircraft within the Park. Playground.
    413 W. Mercury Boulevard Hampton, VA 23666
    (757) 727-8311
  3. Civil War Trails
    A series of Civil War battle sites also used as a path for the Underground Railroad.
    Hampton Roads, VA
  4. Fort Monroe Casemate Museum
    Free Casement Museum Admission.
    20 Bernard Road Fort Monroe, VA 23651
    (757) 690-8181
  5. Fort Monroe National Monument Visitor & Education Center
    For at least 400 years, the point of land known as Old Point Comfort that now includes Fort Monroe has served as the key defensive site at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.

    Due to its historical and cultural significance, Fort Monroe was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1960, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1966 and recognized as the Fort Monroe National Monument through an executive order signed by President Barack Obama in 2011.
    30 Ingalls Road Fort Monroe, VA 23651
    (757) 690-8181
  6. Fort Wool
    Island fortress used in Civil War, WWI and WWII. It is now closed to tours and boaters.
    Hampton, VA
  7. Hampton Carousel
    Antique carousel, open for rides seasonally. Special Events available.
    602 Settlers Landing Road Hampton, VA 23669
    757-727-1102
  8. Hampton History Museum
    Museum focused on the history of Hampton, Virginia. Youth and family programs. Archaeology Club. Summer Camp. Free 2nd Saturday Events.
    120 Old Hampton Ln. Hampton, VA 23669
    (757) 727-1102
  9. Little England Chapel
    Free admission to the historic chapel that includes an exhibit on African-American religion.
    4100 Kecoughtan Road Hampton, VA 23669
    (757) 472-8001
  10. St. John’s Church
    Historic site. Free Museum Admission
    100 W. Queens Way Hampton, VA 23699
    (757) 722-2567
  11. Virginia Air & Space Science Center
    Hands-on aviation & space exhibits spanning 100 years of flight, more than 30 historic aircraft, space flight artifacts and a giant-screen 3D IMAX Theater. Birthday Parties available. Summer Camps.
    600 Settlers Landing Rd Hampton, VA 23669
    (757) 727-0900