Strengthening Norfolk's future by preserving its past.

Blog posts

Friends of Historic Houses of the Chrysler Museum Lecture Series

Sunday, February 26, 2017 2:00 PM • Peggy McPhillips

Legacies Matter: Moses Grandy and Moses Myers

Saturday, February 06, 2016 2:00 PM • Peggy McPhillips

NHS Annual Meeting: 24 January 2016

Thursday, February 04, 2016 4:10 PM • Peggy McPhillips

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Upcoming events

Civil War Life at Fort Norfolk (session 3 of 3)

Sunday, August 27, 2017 12:00 PM • Fort Norfolk

The Seaside Calls: Visit Fort Monroe 1901

Wednesday, September 13, 2017 7:00 PM • MacArthur Memorial Visitor Center Theater

War of 1812 at Fort Norfolk

Sunday, September 17, 2017 12:00 PM • Fort Norfolk

Operation Torch: 75 Years Later

Wednesday, October 11, 2017 7:00 PM • MacArthur Memorial Visitor Center Theater

History of Norfolk Naval Shipyard

Wednesday, November 08, 2017 7:00 PM • MacArthur Memorial Visitor Center Theater

Our Vision

The Norfolk Historical Society is a community-supported organization that provides broad opportunities to learn about and participate in the rich and diverse history of the Norfolk, Virginia area.

Our Mission

The Norfolk Historical Society, both by itself and in partnership with other organizations, shall actively promote the collection, interpretation, and preservation of Norfolk, Virginia area history through educational programs, preservation support, community awareness, and advocacy.

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