Do you know these five interesting facts about Ocean View, located on the Chesapeake Bay in Norfolk? A famous wooden roller coaster featured in a film from the 70s? St. Patty’s Day Parade anyone? Who…
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Southeastern Virginia is home to some of the county’s most historic churches, many graced by stained glass masterworks. As the sun streams through these richly hued works of color and light, it seems…
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Haunted Norfolk Norfolk traces its tales back to the early 17 th century, soon after the first English settlers arrived in the new world. Since then, the city has seen its fair share of history:…
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We can be guilty of always toting our larger attractions throughout our city, but should not forget the more unknown locations that leave you asking others, “did you know?” These places and landmarks…
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Ten years before the Naval Operating Base (today known as Naval Station Norfolk) was built, the waterfront location was the site of the original 1907 Jamestown Exposition. The exposition was one of…
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The amazing history of this bustling "new” corridor. Granby Street – now known as “restaurant row” in pedestrian-friendly Downtown Norfolk – is the very heart of this centuries-old waterfront city. In…
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