The African American Heritage Tour of Portsmouth
All tours depart from Crawford Street, in front of City Hall.
THE HERITAGE TOUR
Saturday, May 25th
Boarding Times: 2PM, 3PM and 4PM
Climb aboard an air-conditioned coach, get comfortable, and prepare for a short ride from
the festival grounds to the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum.
* Limited to 55 per tour
Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum Art is Revolutionary Exhibit
This year’s tour brings guests directly to the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum at 904 Elm Avenue. Once there, guests will enjoy a Black History Now exhibit, Art is Revolutionary, to showcase some of the best talent to come out of Hampton Roads.
“I am Ella”
Ella Fitzgerald Tribute
As a special treat, Kensie Butler, along with her band, brings a portion of her show, “I am Ella,” a tribute to the incredible work of Hampton Roads artist Ella Fitzgerald to the back patio of the museum.