Norfolk
About Norfolk
Norfolk is the second-largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Norfolk is one of nine cities which make-up Hampton Roads municipality. The Elizabeth River on the West and the Chesapeake Bay on the North encircle Norfolk. It is also bordered on the South by the city of Chesapeake and on the east by Virginia Beach. Norfolk is home to the world's biggest military coalition and home of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization defense headquarters. Norfolk offers a vast number of water front properties because of the extreme amount of water encircling the area. Norfolk affords a broad arrangement of Interstate Highways, Bridges and Tunnels to connect it with its neighbors. In the late 1600's Norfolk experienced a growth boom when the "Half Moone Fort" was built. In 1680, The House of Burgesses recognized the Towne of Lower Norfolk County, which was subdivided in 1691 becoming Norfolk County and Princess Anne County. In 1705, Norfolk became incorporated. Norfolk became a significant port for exporting merchandise to the British Isles and other destinations. In 1776, Lord Dunmore shelled the city with a fleet of three ships for an excess of eight hours, destroying about two thirds of the city. Partisans strategically destroyed any building that remained. The only walls that were still standing were those of Saint Paul's Episcopal Church where a cannonball remains inside the wall of the church. The city received another substantial financial setback when three hundred buildings were destroyed along the waterfront by a devastating fire. Things looked up for Norfolk as it expanded its holdings due to annexation. In 1906 Berkley was annexed with Norfolk followed by Sewell's Point, Willoughby spit and Campostella and the Ocean View area in 1923. The Navy base along with miles of coastline property facing Hampton roads and the Chesapeake Bay were included in the 1923 annexation. In 1959, Norfolk accomplished another small annexation with Virginia Beach resulting in its present borders. Because of its proximity to Chesapeake Bay, the many museums and tourist attractions there are unlimited things to do in the area making this a wonderful place to visit for a day or for a lifetime.
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Events in Norfolk
NABA Richmond Spring Day 2023
at Norfolk State University
Calling all black business students in VA! Join NABA Richmond for our bi-annual student seminar!
Spring Bouquets
at Norfolk Botanical Garden
Join us in for an afternoon of floral arranging at the Norfolk Botanical Garden.The instructor will guide us through the process of creating spring bouquets.
15th Annual Spring Showdown
at Southside STEM Academy at Campostella
Come join us in Norfolk on 15th Annual Spring Showdown Middle & High School Step Show Competition.

Hamilton
at Chrysler Hall
Get your tickets now to see Hamilton in Norfolk! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Chrysler Hall.

Norfolk Admirals vs. Newfoundland Growlers
at Scope Arena
Get tickets to see the Norfolk Admirals vs. Newfoundland Growlers at Scope Arena! This event is set to sell out so buy your tickets now to Norfolk Admirals vs. Newfoundland Growlers from the link above and save big!

Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals
at Scope Arena
Get tickets to see the Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals at Scope Arena! This event is set to sell out so buy your tickets now to Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals from the link above and save big!

Jesus Christ Superstar
at Chrysler Hall
Get your tickets now to see Jesus Christ Superstar in Norfolk! This theatrical performance will sell out fast, so grab your tickets now to the hottest shows at Chrysler Hall.
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