Boardwalk History Festival

"Virginia Beach 2007" is our City's celebration of the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first permanent English settlers in the New World. Did you know that before there was a Jamestown the first settlers landed in what is now Virginia Beach? After a long and difficult voyage across the ocean, settlers made landfall at Cape Henry, encountered Native Americans, observed local natural life, and held a special service to give thanks for their safe passage. Virginia Beach 2007 will celebrate the 400th anniversary of this occasion with a variety of commemorative activities. Among these is the Boardwalk Historyfest. At this event, there will be numerous historical displays along the boardwalk and entertainment in oceanfront parks.

"Everyone has a history." That's the slogan and the theme of the Boardwalk Historyfest. As the communities of Hampton Roads prepare to highlight the landing of the English

settlers at Cape Henry, the Virginia Beach oceanfront will become a pulsating snapshot of history on April 28 with 16 blocks of exhibits, clubs, organizations, and a broad and intriguing array of artifacts and memorabilia provided by private citizens. Add entertainment and food, and it's the recipe for an unparalled event! From period bathing suits to militaria to Native American dances, Virginia Beach will be turning out to happily share its history. Boardwalk Historyfest is free and open to the public!

Entertainment schedule:

17th Street Park
Nansemond Indian Tribe Powwow

24th Street Park
11:00-11:30am, British Isles Dancers
11:30am-12:30pm, Dodworth Saxhorn Band
12:30pm-1:00pm, British Isles Dancers
1:00pm-2:00pm, Dodworth Saxhorn Players
2:00pm-2:30pm, Doorway Singers
3:30pm-5:00pm, Virginia Beach Symphony Orchestra
5:15pm-6:00pm, Doorway Singers

25th Street Stage
12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:00pm, "The Wreck of the Dictator"

26th Street Stage
Juneteenth Theatre Company Players & Puppets
12:30pm, 2:30pm, 4:30pm