Jun 01 Monday
COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD – Applications Now Open
WHRO Public Media is committed to staying connected to the communities we serve across Hampton Roads. Our Community Advisory Board (CAB) plays a vital role in that mission—serving as the station’s eyes and ears in the community and helping ensure our programming and services reflect the voices, needs, and interests of our region.
The CAB meets quarterly to share feedback, ideas, and perspectives on WHRO’s content, community initiatives, and outreach efforts. This input helps guide how we serve our audiences and respond to local issues.
We are currently accepting applications for new Community Advisory Board members for the upcoming fiscal year. If you are passionate about public media, community engagement, and local storytelling, we encourage you to apply.
Applications are open through June 1.
LINK TO APPLY
Jun 02 Tuesday
Join us at the WHRO Public Media TV studio in Norfolk for an EXCLUSIVE first look of the PBS Masterpiece show "Grantchester" Season 11!
Join WHRO Public Media for a first look at this beloved PBS Masterpiece show!
We'll be showing EXCLUSIVE Season premiere for this show's FINAL season with TWO chances to watch -- 11am & 6pm.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Join WHRO Public Media for a sneak-peek look at the FINAL season premiere episode of the beloved PBS Masterpiece, Grantchester!
SEASON 11: In the transformative summer of 1963, Alphy reconnects with his estranged mother and questions his faith. Geordie faces a promotion that could end his crime-solving, partnership with Alphy, and Cathy’s career soars. As Leonard discovers his paternal side and Miss Scott faces a life-changing event, the Grantchester family must face love, loss, and forgiveness one last time.
Catch up on past seasons & binge Season 11 starting June 14th on the WHRO+ app -- visit whro.org/plus to learn more!
Jun 03 Wednesday
Jun 10 Wednesday
For the first time, The Story Exchange heads to Virginia’s Eastern Shore—returning for its second year in partnership with the First Wednesday Open Mic at the iconic Great Machipongo Clam Shack. For more than two decades, this Open Mic Night has been a cornerstone of the Shore’s creative life, and the Clam Shack itself has become a beloved cultural hub for artists, musicians, and storytellers.
This free, in-person event will take place on the restaurant’s intimate stage and celebrate stories rooted in friendship, community, and platonic love. Hosted in collaboration with longtime Open Mic organizer and WHRO Community Advisory Board member Peg, the evening blends WHRO’s storytelling mission with a deeply local tradition.
If you missed the 2025 Story Exchange, past stories are available on the WHRO YouTube Channel and streaming on WHRO+.
Prompt: What’s the story of a friendship that shaped who you are today?Description: Friendships can change the course of our lives — through laughter, loyalty, or lessons we never expected. Share a story about a friend who left an imprint on your identity, your choices, or the way you see the world.
Interested in sharing a story?Submit your story here: https://whro.submittable.com/submit/345968/the-story-exchange-june-10th-submissions
This event is Free and open to the public.
Jun 18 Thursday
Join us at the WHRO Studios for a SPECIAL presentation of Another View to celebrate Juneteenth on Thursday, June 18th from 11:30am to 2pm!
This free, family-friendly event is open to the public but registration is encouraged.
Join us inside the studio to listen to Barbara Hamm Lee chat with our guest storyteller, get an insider look at the station, and listen to Another View LIVE!
Jun 27 Saturday
Enjoy entertainment, vendors and fun activities for all ages at PrideFest. Visit the WHRO booth to play games and pick up some public media swag!
Jun 30 Tuesday
'Stars Among Us' podcast offers an immersive and intimate journey into the lives of Holocaust survivors and liberators, blending powerful personal narratives with evocative sound design to illuminate untold tales of resilience and hope amid one of history's darkest chapters.
Produced by the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater.
The old courthouse, located at 130 Main Street in Smithfield, Virginia, was built between 1750-1751. The construction of the courthouse was believed to be modeled after the Capitol Building in Williamsburg, Virginia, and was used as the main courthouse for Isle of Wight for about 50 years. Around 1800 the court system was moved to a more central location, Isle of Wight, Virginia, its present location. Today, the 1750 Isle of Wight County Courthouse has been beautifully restored and is available for free tours and as a rental space.
EVENTS: Constitution Week : September 13th at noonJoin us on Saturday, September 13th at the Isle of Wight County Courthouse, starting at 12:00 noon, for a Constitution Week Proclamation Event. This event features the Proclamation and Preamble, Drum and Fife performance, Ringing of the Bell, and special appearances by James and Dolly Madison.Step back in time and honor our nation's history—see you there!
Ghost Walk : October 17-18, 2025ould you like to meet ghosts from Smithfield? Our Ghost Walk gives all attendees an opportunity to walk through the historic town of Smithfield and meet interesting citizens from Smithfield's past.
18th Century Trades Demonstration Day : October 25th 9am-4pm
Christmas in Smithfield : December 6-7, 2025Headed into town for the holidays? Swing by and check out Christmas in Smithfield! The 1750 Courthouse and Windsor Castle Manor travel back in time to show you how Christmas was celebrated by our town's founders over 200 years ago.
Operations:March - December(Sunday - Thursday: 1-4pm)(Friday 11am-4pm(Sunday 10am-4pm)
https://1750courthouse.com/
Jul 01 Wednesday
There were over 5000 Rosenwald Schools in the United States and around 700 are still standing. Out of that 5000, only five have had any archaeology done as of 2022. The Woodville Rosenwald School has had the most extensive archaeological excavation of any Rosenwald School. The first Woodville School was a Black school that predated the Rosenwald project on the same site and many of the artifacts are from that earlier period. Bethel School, another Rosenwald School in Gloucester, is no longer standing but a smaller unit excavation study was done on that site as well.
In the summer of 2021, we had 80 volunteers come work at Woodville from all over the country to help complete excavations before the construction of Woodville’s parking lot. These were mostly professional archaeologists with some other volunteers from the Archeological Society of Virginia. We also had an open public dig in early 2020, and over 25 people showed up from all over the Hampton Roads area.
We found 47,920 artifacts on the site. Many of these artifacts are interesting things relating to daily life in the school like slate pencils and not just bricks and nails. These artifacts will be on display when the renovations of the school are completed, and the site is open to the public.
Aug 16 Sunday
Join us at Chrysler Museum's Huber Court to enjoy a free concert full of the region's up-and-coming musicians!
SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN! Apply via this link until July 1st to be considered: https://whro.submittable.com/submit/352426/play-your-heart-out-fifth-annual-emerging-artist-music-showcase-musician-applicat
WHRO Public Media’s NextGen Board loves bringing new and exciting events that connect the Hampton Roads community to public media content. They are once again bringing this exciting music showcase to Norfolk.
The Play Your Heart Out Music Showcase features emerging artists performing their original music.
