Feb 19 Thursday
Join us for a WHRO+ Community Event and be among the first to explore our brand-new streaming app, WHRO+! This session is designed for both members and nonmembers who want a hands-on introduction to the app.
During this event, our team will:
This is a free event, and registration is encouraged so we can best prepare to assist everyone.
*NOTE: It is recommended that you bring your devices using WHRO+ if possible, and have your PBS Passport login information. If you do not know your passport information, call WHRO Member Assistance at 757-889-9499 in advance of the session.
Come learn how WHRO+ makes it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite PBS programming—plus exclusive local content, history, and storytelling from right here in our community. Make sure to bring your smartphone, ipad/tablet or computer so we can get you logged in and ready to stream!
Feb 26 Thursday
The Story Exchange returns for its second year, bringing WHRO’s popular “Moth Hour”–style storytelling series to historic Williamsburg. Hosted at the Kimball Theatre and presented in partnership with The Slam Connection, this intimate evening invites community members to share personal stories rooted in connection, vulnerability, and lived experience.
Each Story Exchange centers on a guiding question that sparks reflection and conversation, creating space for voices from across the region to be heard. Whether you join us as a storyteller or an audience member, you’ll experience the power of authentic, first-person storytelling in a welcoming, creative setting.
If you missed the 2025 Story Exchange, you can watch all past stories on the WHRO YouTube Channel or stream them anytime on WHRO+.
THEME: Romantic LoveShare a moment when vulnerability deepened your connection with someone. Description: Romance often asks us to risk honesty. Recall a moment when opening up — with your heart, your fears, or your truth — transformed a relationship, bringing you closer in unexpected ways.
Interested in sharing a story?
Submit your story here: https://whro.submittable.com/submit/343567/the-story-exchange-february-26th-submissions
Tickets are $10 and on sale through the link below.
Feb 27 Friday
WHRO will be offering two screenings - at 11 a.m. and again at 6 p.m. There will be a raffle drawing before the screening and WHRO merch!
You're invited to join WHRO on Wednesday, March 4th for a screening event to watch the newest PBS Masterpiece series before ANYONE else!
Desire, ambition and betrayal simmer at the heart of the sumptuous costume drama, "The Forsytes."
Watch Episode One with us, where chance encounters for cousins Jo and Soames Forsyte, rival heirs to the family firm, throw their previously steady lives into disarray.
The series chronicles the lives, loves, trials and triumphs of a wealthy Victorian era stockbroking family, whose generations find themselves torn between tradition and self - sacrifice versus personal happiness and the pursuit of love.
Inspired by John Ga lsworthy’s celebrated Forsyte Saga novels, The Forsytes portrays events that take place before those covered in Galsworthy’s books.
Admission is free, but seating is limited -- Register at ticket link.
Mar 12 Thursday
Apr 21 Tuesday
Come learn how WHRO+ makes it easier than ever to enjoy your favorite PBS programming—plus exclusive local content, history, and storytelling from right here in our community. Make sure to bring your smartphone, iPad/tablet or computer so we can get you logged in and ready to stream!
Apr 30 Thursday
WHRO brings The Story Exchange back for its second year, stopping in downtown Suffolk for an evening of meaningful, community-driven storytelling at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. This “Moth Hour”–style event invites participants to explore personal narratives that reflect the moments, relationships, and experiences that shape who we are.
Designed to foster connection and empathy, The Story Exchange blends powerful live storytelling with a shared sense of place. Audience members are just as much a part of the experience as the storytellers—listening, reflecting, and engaging with stories that resonate across generations and communities.
Missed last year’s stories? All 2025 Story Exchange events are available on the WHRO YouTube Channel and streaming on WHRO+.
THEME:Prompt: Describe a moment when a family member surprised you with their love.Description: Family love can arrive in gestures big or small — sometimes when we least expect it. Tell us about a time a family member’s care, sacrifice, or simple act of kindness revealed a deeper bond than you realized.
Interested in sharing a story?Submit your story here: https://whro.submittable.com/submit/345965/the-story-exchange-april-30th-submissions
Tickets on sale Soon
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 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/
