Hampton University Campus
Founded 1868 for freed slaves — Booker T. Washington graduated here
Best time
April-October, Hampton University Homecoming (October)
Currency
USD
Language
English
Mid-range / day
USD 120
Safety for Black Travelers
Hampton is a safe, welcoming city with military presence. The waterfront area and university campus are excellent for visitors.
Neighborhoods to Know
Phoebus
Historic area near Fort Monroe with restaurants and shops
Old Hampton
Historic downtown area near the waterfront
Must-Visit Places
Hampton University Museum
One of the oldest Black museums in America — over 9,000 pieces of African, Native American, and African American art
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Emancipation Oak
National Historic Landmark — where the Emancipation Proclamation was first read south of Washington DC
Hampton, Virginia
Fort Monroe National Monument
Contraband of War site — where enslaved people first found freedom
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Hampton Coliseum
Major concert venue — Hampton's legacy of bringing Black music acts
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Hampton Jazz Festival
Annual summer jazz festival drawing major acts
Hampton, Virginia
Visa
No visa required for US citizens
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