Walk through history on the Cannonball Trail, a self-guided walking tour that covers 400 years of Norfolk history. The trail winds its way along the Elizabeth River and through different districts of Downtown connecting historical homes, buildings an... Read More

Home to over 30,000 works of art from around the world and an extensive glass art collection of 10,000 pieces spanning over 3,000 years,, the Chrysler Museum of Art is a true statement to Norfolk's vibrant art scene. The museum got its start in 1871 ... Read More

Fort Norfolk is the last remaining of 19 harbor-front forts authorized in 1794 by President George Washington. The fort's four-acre site, located in Ghent, overlooks the Elizabeth River and includes earthwork embankments, ramparts, a dungeon, officer... Read More

Located inside Nauticus, The Hampton Roads Naval Museum not only adds to the overall story at Nauticus but takes you deeper into the importance and history of the Naval presence at Norfolk. Operated by the United States Navy, the museum celebrates th... Read More

In 1961 General MacArthur gifted all his trophies, medals, prizes, decorations, uniforms, flags, swords, battle souvenirs, personal papers, documents, records and other personal memorabilia to the City of Norfolk. The Memorial is located in the histo... Read More

A beautiful example of historical colonial homes that are located throughout Norfolk is the Moses Myers House. This home belonged to five generations of the Myers family from 1795 - 1931. The Myers family attained a prominent position in Norfolk's hi... Read More

With Norfolk being tucked into the middle of the Atlantic coast, you will find that maritime is a major part of our history while still playing a vital role today. Located along the waterfront in downtown, Norfolk, VA, offering a unique form of exper... Read More

The Norfolk Botanical Garden is the largest in the state of Virginia at 175 acres while boasting sixty different themed gardens that can be explored by foot, boat or tram. The Garden got its start in 1935 with the idea coming from Thomas P Thompson a... Read More

A slightly twisted and darker historical moment in Norfolk's history that is still told today is the Norfolk Fire. In 1775 - 1776, the British forces suffered a defeat at the hands of the Americans at Great Bridge, leaving the British no choice but t... Read More

Built in 1739, St. Paul's Church is Norfolk's oldest building, and the only structure to survive the British destruction of the city on New Year's Day, 1776. It was the only house of worship in Norfolk until 1773. There is a rumor that because George... Read More