CELEBRATING HERITAGE IN
Norfolk
NORFOLK
VIRGINIA
CELEBRATE DIVERSITY! From historic churches and theatres to gospel cruises and cultural festivals, there’s no place like Norfolk to celebrate your cultural heritage.
Rich in multicultural history and offering a variety of activities and events, Norfolk is waiting for you to explore.
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AFRICAN-AMERICAN
Attucks Theatre
The Chrysler Museum of Art Stroll through thousands of years of art history at the Chrysler Museum of Art, home to Walter Chrysler, Jr.’s world-class collection of more than 30,000 pieces of art. In addition to its impressive permanent collection of African and pre-Columbian works, Chrysler Museum is filled with exciting programs, activities, concerts, theatrical performances, children’s tours and lectures. Live jazz each Wednesday night. 245 West Olney Road 757.664.6200 Chrysler Museum of Art www.chrysler.org Hampton Roads Naval Museum The Hampton Roads Naval Museum introduces guests to over 225 years of naval activity around Hampton Roads and is home to the Navy’s largest Iowa-class battleship, the USS Wisconsin. African-Americans are featured throughout the permanent galleries, including the Civil War, Jamestown Exposition, World War II, the Cold War and USS Wisconsin Exhibits. The museum also offers an elementary school program called “Blacks in Blue” addressing the history of African-Americans in World War II. One Waterside Drive-2nd floor Nauticus 757.444.8971 www.hrnm.navy.mil Hampton Roads Naval Museum www.nauticus.org
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ATTRACTIONS / HISTORIC SITES Attucks Theatre The theatre, named for Crispus Attucks, the first AfricanAmerican Patriot killed in the American Revolution, first opened in 1919. Located on Church Street, it is the nation’s oldest theatre designed, developed, financed and operated entirely by African-Americans. Known as the “Apollo Theatre of the South,” this entertainment and cultural center closed its doors for nearly 40 years. The theatre has been fully restored to its original splendor as a performing arts venue. 1010 Church Street 757.622.4763 www.attuckstheatre.org
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The MacArthur Memorial Final resting place of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and his wife, the complex includes a museum, special exhibit galleries, theater and gift shop. Discover the contributions of black soldiers to World War II and the Korean War. MacArthur Square - Bank Street and City Hall Avenue 757.441.2965 www.macarthurmemorial.org Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Towering over the corner of Brambleton Avenue and Church Street, the 83-foot granite monument stands as a lasting tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other slain civil rights leaders. The Memorial, conceived by Joseph A. Jordan, Jr., former Norfolk Councilman and General District Court Judge, is inscribed with quotations of Dr. King and contains a fountain at its base. Church Street and Brambleton Avenue Moses Myers House Visit the Federal Period home as it relates to living in the 18th century. Bank Street and East Freemason Street 757.441.1526 www.chrysler.org/Myers_house.asp
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House The Norfolk History Museum at the newly-refurbished Willoughby-Baylor House (circa 1794) illuminates the wide range and richness of the history of the entire region by providing engaging thematic offerings and surveys, including the decorative arts of Norfolk, the story of Norfolk at various stages in its long history as an international port and maritime center, the area’s impressive naval and military heritage, and the area’s historic buildings and residences at different periods in history. 601 East Freemason Street 757.441.1526 www.chrysler.org/houses.asp Norfolk Botanical Garden With more than 20 themed gardens, a 3.5-acre rose garden and a fragrance garden for the visually impaired, Norfolk Botanical Garden is a true jewel preserving the region’s horticultural heritage. Started in 1938 as a Works Progress Administration project, the labor to convert this one-time swamp into the beautiful gardens of today was provided by over 200 AfricanAmerican women. The 155-acres of breathtaking gardens are a tribute to the tireless efforts of those women. 6700 Azalea Garden Road 757.441.5830 www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
West Point Monument at Elmwood Cemetery Recognized as the South’s only known tribute to AfricanAmerican veterans of the Civil and Spanish-American Wars. This Virginia Civil War Trail site is marked by a statue of Sergeant Carney, the first black soldier to be killed in battle during the Civil War. 238 Princess Anne Road 757.441.2653 West Point Monument at Elmwood Cemetery CHURCHES The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Saint Mary’s is the oldest parish community in the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, and its spire is a landmark of the Norfolk skyline. African-American Catholics began attending Saint Mary’s in 1886 where a portion of the choir loft was reserved for them. Today, Saint Mary’s parish is 99 percent African-American. 1000 Holt Street 757.622.4487 Saint Mary’s Church First Baptist Church The congregation of this historic church was established in 1800 as an interracial congregation including whites, free blacks and slaves. A registered national landmark, the church also includes a small museum of artifacts. 418 East Bute Street 757.622.6701
Grace Episcopal Church Grace Episcopal Church, originally called The Church of the Holy Innocents, was founded in 1883 by AfricanAmerican communicants of Old Christ Church. 1400 East Brambleton Avenue 757.625.2868
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Spirit of Norfolk Cruises R&B Nights aboard Norfolk’s premier harbor cruise line feature authentic soul food dinners, smooth rhythm and blues music, dancing and live DJ, while Gospel Cruises feature a bountiful early dinner buffet and performances by live gospel acts. There are also theme cruises during Black History month. The Waterside, Otter Berth Individual Reservations 866.211.3803 Group Reservations 757.625.1748 www.spiritofnorfolk.com
Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church
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The oldest AME church in Norfolk, Saint John African Methodist Episcopal Church began as a mission for slaves. 545 East Bute Street 757.625.2713
FESTIVALS AND ARTISTS Adolphus Hailstork Internationally-known composer Adolphus Hailstork has written numerous works for choruses, solo voice, various chamber ensembles, bands and orchestras. Professor of Music and eminent scholar at Old Dominion University, Hailstork is among the most prominent living AfricanAmerican composers.
AFR’AM Festival One of the largest African-American cultural celebrations in the country, the AFR’AM Festival, held each Memorial Day weekend, is brimming with displays, exhibits, vendors, food concessions and headlining entertainment. It’s all designed to celebrate the richness of the African-American experience! The event is a showcase project for the Southeastern Virginia Arts Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting African-American arts and culture in Hampton Roads. Town Point Park 757.216.7518 www.sevaa.org AFR’AM Festival
Jazz on Granby Top notch music and jazz greats perform “Jazz on Granby” each October through March. Roper Performing Arts Center 340 Granby Street Information: 757.623.4141 / Tickets: 800.949.7029 www.jazzongranby.com
Norfolk Jazz Festival Kick back and relax during the summer to the smooth sound of Jazz on the downtown Norfolk waterfront. Town Point Park 757.441.2345 www.festeventsva.org
Rhythm Project A truly unique regional group of young, talented artists, The Rhythm Project fuses the cultures of West Africa, Trinidad and Cuba into a stream of rhythms, melodies and motion. The group’s performances are widely recognized for their traditional accuracy and high-energy, providing education and entertainment to audiences around the world. Check out The Rhythm Project’s live concert DVD. 757.282.2816 www.vafest.com
Virginia Arts Festival
Virginia Arts Festival Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater
RESTAURANTS Harry’s Famous Barbecue & Chicken Home-cooking and great barbecue, seven days a week. 117 Tazewell Street 757.625.1355
MEDIA Pepperbird Pathways A regional publication of the Pepper Bird Foundation created to bring awareness of the role of minorities in America’s heritage. 800.496.1973 www.pepperbird.com
Harry’s Famous BBQ
SOUL of Virginia Published six times a year and covers a diversity of topics ranging from travel to cultural heritage throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. 804.340.0100 www.soulofvirginia.com
UNIVERSITIES Norfolk State University Founded in 1935, Norfolk State University stands today as one of the nation’s few remaining historically black institutions of higher learning. The university offers exciting programming featuring noteworthy AfricanAmerican speakers and a state-of-the-art performing arts center. With a wealth of resources and an emphasis on providing high quality Norfolk State University academic programs to minority students, NSU has become a leader in the movement to fully integrate multiculturalism into America’s business, art and political institutions. 700 Park Avenue 757.823.8600 www.nsu.edu
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Each spring, internationally acclaimed artists from around the globe team up with the best of the region’s own professional arts organizations to present a dazzling and diverse lineup of music, theater and dance. 757.282.2800 www.vafest.com
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GREEK CHURCHES Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral Built in 1955, this cathedral is a true spiritual center for almost 700 Greek-American families. 7220 Granby Street 757.440.0500 www.annunciation.va.goarch.org FESTIVALS Greek Festival The Greek Festival, held the second weekend in May, takes place beneath one of Hampton Roads’ biggest tents on the grounds of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral. The festival includes traditional Greek cuisine, exciting entertainment, arts and crafts, a cooking school and a drive-thru service. Outdoor vendors sell a variety of Greek specialties from Greek Festival souvlaki to baklava. Daily performances of Greek dances are accompanied by live Greek music. Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 7220 Granby Street 757.440.0500 www.annunciation.va.goarch.org ORGANIZATION Order of Ahepa, Robert E. Lee Chapter #122 International organization supporting the Greek church that awards scholarships to students in the church and promotes Hellenism. 7220 Granby Street 757.440.0500 RESTAURANTS Deli Plus 161 Granby Street 757.625.7889 Enrico’s Ristorante 4012 Colley Avenue 757.423.2700 Nazef 2001 Colley Avenue 757.622.4500 Orapax Inn 1300 Redgate Avenue 757.627.8041 Greek Festival
LATINO / HISPANIC / MEXICAN / CUBAN
Iglesia Pentecostal-Alpha Y Omega 3380 East Princess Anne Road 757.858.8058 Iglesia La Roca De Norfolk 1301 East Little Creek Road 757.480.5411 DANCE 7 Movements In Dance 7930 Chesapeake Boulevard, Suite C 757.480.2225 ACT II By Golden Slippers 1629 Salem Road 757.471.6666 Evelyn Ott School Of Dance 3211 American Legion Road 757.588.1162 Evelyn Ott School Of Dance 7921 Harold Street 757.588.1162 Sandra Escobosa Dance Center Monday Night Salsa/Mambo lessons. Walk-ins welcome. 325 Granby Street 757.335.1561 FESTIVALS Norfolk Latino Festival The sun goes down, the stars come out, and the largest outdoor dance floor in Hampton Roads comes alive with the hottest summertime Latin dancing on the East Coast with live music by local, regional and national Latin recording artists! Town Point Park 757.441.2345 www.festeventsva.org
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CHURCHES Iglesia De Dios Adonai 5160 Beamon Road 757.287.7442
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El Eco de Virginia Latino-focused weekly newspaper 757.625.1341 Tidewater Hispanic Bi-weekly Hispanic newspaper 757.474.1233 RESTAURANTS Amigos Norfolk Inc. 131 West Little Creek Road 757.423.0791 Bodega Spanish influenced tapas bar 422 Granby Street 757.622.8527 Colley Cantina Mexican and Southwest 1316 Colley Avenue 757.622.0033 www.colleycantina.com Cozumel Mexican 905 East Ocean View Avenue 757.588.0720 Degollado Mexican Restaurant 3814 East Little Creek Road 757.587.4650 El Azteca Mexican 1522 East Little Creek Road 757.587.6016 El Rodeo Mexican 5834 Virginia Beach Boulevard 757.466.9077
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MEDIA Selecta 1050 AM WVXX Hampton Roads’ first full-time, 24/7 Spanish programmed radio station. Davidson Media Group 212.813.6755 www.davidsonmediagroup.com
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El Sombrero Authentic Mexican 1900 Monticello Avenue 757.622.0151 Guadalajara City Café Mexican 411 Granby Street 757.622.2489 Havana Cuban influenced cuisine 255 Granby Street 757.627.5800
El Sombrero
Luna Maya Mexican 2000 Colonial Avenue 757.622.6986 Mi Hogar Mexican Restaurant 4201 Granby Street 757.640.7705 Mi Hogar Mexican Restaurant 471 North Military Highway 757.455.5509 Padrinos Latin Food 5800 Chesapeake Boulevard 757.857.5600 www.padrinoslatinfood.com Sabor Latino Restaurant 7920 Chesapeake Boulevard Suite D 757.583.9902 San Antonio Sam’s Café & Saloon 1501 Colley Avenue 757.623.0233 www.sanantoniosams.com Tequilla Sunrise 191 West Ocean View Avenue 757.587.4000
El Sombrero
ASIAN / INDIAN / PACIFIC ISLANDER ATTRACTIONS Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery
FESTIVAL Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival The month of May has been officially dedicated as AsianPacific Heritage Month. Asian-Pacific American Heritage Organization (APAHO) commemorates the event with an annual festival featuring a different country each year. The participating countries are Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Laos, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. Explore the wonders of Asia with live entertainment, arts and crafts, interactive activities and authentic cuisine. Held at MacArthur Memorial Square. Free public event. 757.484.8770 www.oca.evc.org
CHINESE FESTIVALS Chinese New Year Celebration Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a multitude of family events including Chinese dance perfomances, calligraphy, firecracker displays and cooking demonstrations. Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery 265 West Tazewell Street 757.441.2345 www.festeventsva.org RESTAURANTS Asia Carry Out Chinese Restaurant 3925 Hampton Boulevard 757.423.4006 Bamboo Hut Chinese Restaurant 2200 Colonial Avenue 757.640.1649
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Convenient to Town Point Park and Nauticus, this unique garden is the perfect place for introspection. The garden features Asian plantings and the largest koi pond on the East Coast with beautiful lotus and water lilies. The Pagoda, a Marine Observation Tower, was a gift to Virginia from the Taiwan Provincial government in 1989 and is the heart of this serene site, popular for weddings. The Tea House and Gallery showcases Oriental brush paintings, Chinese artifacts and also serves lunch and dinner. 265 West Tazewell Street 757.623.1949 www.pagodagarden.org Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery
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Bamboo Hut Chinese Restaurant 7450 Tidewater Drive 757.583.6585 Chen Garden Chinese Restaurant 840 Church Street 757.623.2277 Chin’s Chinese Cafe 8401 Hampton Boulevard, Suite 11 757.489.8119 China Bowl 525 North Military Highway 757.461.5588 China Express 1101 West Little Creek Road 757.423.8888 China Garden Restaurant 4249 East Little Creek Road 757.461.3818 China Garden Restaurant 1865 East Little Creek Road 757.480.8000 China House 742 West 21st Street 757.853.8111 China Hut 738 East Bayview Boulevard 757.588.8100 China Inn Restaurant 3500 Colley Avenue 757.627.3970 Kin’s Buffet
China One 1595 International Boulevard, Suite 103 757.853.0200 China Sea Buffet 5957 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Suite 29 757.461.7799 Delicate China Restaurant 6201 Sewells Point Road 757.853.0966 Kin’s Buffet 1720 Granby Street 757.628.8233
Kin’s Wok 222 H-1 West 21st Street 757.623.8025 A S I A N / I N D I A N / PA C I F I C I S L A N D E R
Mei Wah Chinese Restaurant 2501 Granby Street 757.622.7451 NO. 1 Chinese Food 1207 North Military Highway 757.893.9116 NO. 1 Chinese Restaurant 7635 Granby Street 757.423.8880 NO. 1 Chinese Restaurant 2368 East Little Creek Road 757.588.6590 NO. 7 Chinese Fast Food Restaurant 1073 West 48th Street 757.423.3003 Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery 265 West Tazewell Street 757.623.1949 Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant 155 West Ocean View Avenue 757.480.9391 Sunny Chinese Restaurant 6200 North Military Highway Suite C 757.853.8111 Tasty China Express 3017 East Princess Anne Road 757.628.9288 Kin’s Buffet
SPECIAL INTEREST The Friends of the Pagoda & Oriental Garden Foundation The mission of this group is to provide assistance to the city of Norfolk for the preservation of the Marine Observation Tower (Pagoda) and development of an oriental garden as a historical landmark on Norfolk’s waterfront, enhancing the friendship and cultural exchange with Chinese-Americans, and providing an aesthetic and educational experience for the public. Built in 1989, The Pagoda symbolizes the spirit of friendship and cooperation between the Republic of China and the Commonwealth of Virginia and their respective port cities. 757.423.1429, 757.623.1949 265 West Tazewell Street www.pagodagarden.org
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CHURCHES Filipino Christian Church-A G 5225 Elmhurst Avenue 757.853.3499
Filipino Independent Baptist Church 5809 Chambers Street 757.461.1005
FESTIVALS Philippine Week Held annually every June. Part of the festival takes place at The MacArthur Memorial. Produced in association with the Council of United Filipino Organizations of Tidewater. 757.490.7600 www.Philippineculturalcenterofva.org
INDIAN FESTIVALS India Festival Asian Indians of Hampton Roads bring India Fest to the Hampton Roads community. Northern and Southern Indian cuisine is offered at moderate prices, as well as native fabrics, music, folklore, books, videos, CDs, DVDs and jewelry. The henna tattoo booth is a special feature of the festival. Enjoy the Cultural Variety Show, the main attraction of the festival, where classical dance, folk dance, music and fashion are on display. Asian Indians of Hampton Roads is a civic organization and takes pride in promoting its cultural heritage and sharing it with the community. Free public event. 757.484.8770 www.aihr.org
SPECIAL INTEREST Sangeet Sargam (Indian Cultural Arts Society of Hampton Roads) The society was established in 1995 to promote classical and semi-classical music and dances from the Indian subcontinent in Hampton Roads. It has organized over 60 performances over the last 10 years. The society organizes five or more performances per year. 757.427.0196 www.sangeetsargam.org
Malini’s Dances of India Troupe The troupe is dedicated to presenting the ancient dance and music of India to all ages. Educational videotapes on Indian dance are available for use in schools, colleges and libraries. 1510 Bordeaux Place 757.533.5594 Malini’s Dances of India Troupe
RESTAURANTS Dawat Indian Cuisine 888 North Military Highway The Gallery at Military Circle 757.455.8080
Rajput Indian Cuisine
JAPANESE RESTAURANTS Domo Japanese Restaurant 273 Granby Street 757.628.8282
Ghent Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar 721 West 21st Street 757.628.1025 Domo Japanese Restaurant
Sai Gai Traditional Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar 7523 Granby Street 757.423.1000
Saporo Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar 7521 Granby Street 757.423.6688 Domo Japanese Restaurant
THAI RESTAURANTS Bangkok Garden House 339 West 21st Street 757.622.5047
Rom Thai 7512 Granby Street 757.480.7900
Siam 21 742 West 21st Street, Suite F 757.624.2455
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Rajput Indian Cuisine 742 West 21st Street 757.625.4634
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NATIVE AMERICAN FESTIVALS Native American Heritage Month Each November, Old Dominion University celebrates Native American heritage, focusing on the contributions, history and culture of people of the first Americans. 757.683.4406
SPECIAL INTEREST Tribes Unite Old Dominion University’s student organization dedicated to increasing awareness of Native American heritage. 757.683.4406
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES NATO The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is an alliance of 26 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfulling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed in 1949. Norfolk, Virginia is one of two headquarters (Brussels, Belgium is the other) for NATO’s military operations. www.nato.int Norfolk’s International Azalea Festival Each April, when the azaleas are in full bloom, Norfolk rolls out the red carpet to honor NATO with a weeklong celebration. Events include The Parade of Nations, music festivals, art exhibits and The Coronation of Queen Azalea and her Court. 757.282.2801 www.azaleafestival.org The Norfolk Historical Society Dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of Norfolk, the society collects, preserves and makes available to the public objects and records relating to the city’s history. www.norfolkhistorical.org Old Dominion University Multicultural Student Services 2109 Webb Center, Old Dominion University 757.683.4406 http://studentservices.odu.edu/mss/organizations.htm Better Understanding Club at Old Dominion University Connecting different religions and attempting to close the gap between cultures. 757.683.5810
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