Exhibits at the Newsome House
View the current exhibits on display at the Newsome House
Educational Programs
Designed to enhance children's educational experiences and meet the needs of academically, socioeconomically and...
History
Learn about one of the timeless historic fixtures in the city.
Calendar of Events
December 2010
December 18, 2010 - 2:00 – 4pm
Private screening of the first feature film about Kwanzaa. Film is by M. K. Asante, Jr; narrated by
December 18, 2010 - 12pm to 2pm
Interactive family workshop that will provide information to help families celebrate this cultural..
December 11, 2010 - 12 noon – 4pm
A full day of holiday happenings! Visit and take pictures with our African American Santa. Enjoy,,
December 1-31, 2010
Visit the Newsome House and capture the spirit of the season while enjoying holiday decorations at..
November 2010
November 6, 2010 - January 4, 2011
5440 African American Quilter’s Guild exhibit.
September 2010
September 18, 2010 - 1- 4 pm
Author Poncier Lynch will be signing copies of her book: Velvet on Saturday September 18...
August 2010
August 7, 2010 - 1 - 4 pm
Author Author Alfreada Brown-Kelly will be signing copies of her book: The Skin I Am In...
July 2010
July 31 - October 30, 2010
Featuring research by University of South Carolina Professor, Craig Kridel from his 2009 project...
July 31 - October 30, 2010
Featuring new work and some old favorites by Newport News native and Huntington High School Alumni,
July 24, 2010 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Author Bobby R. Huntley's Signing for his book "Mother's Please" a self help guide for...
July 19-23, 2010
Open to students from 8 years to 14 years old. Camp will be held from 9am to 3pm each day...
June 2010
June 19, 2010 - 12 noon to 4pm
Celebration will be held at the Farmer’s Market on Jefferson Ave.; There will be historic...
June 19, 2010 - 12:00 pm - 4:00pm
Celebration will be held at the Farmer’s Market on Jefferson Ave. Merchandise & Food Vendors;...
June 7 - July 17, 2010
This exhibit honors eight men and women of African descent who have made significant contributions..
June 2, 2010 - 11:30 am
A solemn wreath laying ceremony will be held at Lawyer Newsome’s grave site located at ,,,
May 2010
May 22 - June 28, 2010
An exhibit of artwork created by local artist, Carol Dove. Her expressive works of art have been...
April 2010
April 3 - May 31, 2010
This exhibit will highlight the Native American and African Connection, particularly in...
March 2010
March 1 - April 2, 2010
The African American Heritage stamp collection of Mr. William Harvey is being featured in the...
February 2010
February 27, 2010 - 12 noon - 2 pm
African American Storytelling & Craft Series:"If We Can Make A Difference, We Can Make A Change"
February 20, 2010 - 11 am
Two films that represent the role that children played in the Civil Rights Movement.
February 13, 2010 - 10am to 4pm
A mobile Black History museum will be on display in the downstairs...
January 2010
January 18, 2010 - 12 pm
Movies about Martin Luther King, Jr. for all ages will be shown.
January 2, 2010 - 2 pm - 4 pm
Join the staff of The Newsome House Museum in a celebration of Emancipation Day.
