"March Madness: Entrepreneurship, Exploration, and Carousel Fun in Hampton, VA!"

"🔥 Hampton's Entrepreneurship Programs & Free Museum Exploration Day: Weekend Guide March 13-15! 🎠"

Trivia Question❓

What was Fort Monroe’s nickname during the Civil War, and why?

Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

🍀 The Weekend Guide: March 13–15

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

🎈 1610 Coliseum Dr | Virginia RV Expo | 11 AM–7 PM Massive indoor showcase of the latest RV models and travel gear with special weekend discounts.

🎈 25 E Mellen St | Clovers & Crystals Night Market | 6–9 PM A mystical St. Patrick’s–inspired market featuring crystals, handmade witchy goods, and herbal creations.

🎈 125 E Mellen St | Brent Birckhead Live | 7:30 PM Award-winning saxophonist Brent Birckhead performs a powerful fusion of traditional roots and modern jazz.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

🎈 120 Old Hampton Ln | Exploration Day: Sea to Stars | 10 AM–3 PM A family-friendly day of discovery at the museum, exploring local history and aerospace.

🎈 120 Old Hampton Ln | Tracing the Tracks Bus Tour | 1–4 PM A guided historical tour tracing the streetcar routes that shaped Hampton from 1880 to 1946.

🎈 1491 W Queen St | VCW Pro Wrestling Fundraiser | 7:30 PM A hard-hitting fundraiser for Hampton Athletics featuring a meet-and-greet with legend David Crockett.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15

🎈 1610 Coliseum Dr | Virginia RV Expo (Final Day) | 11 AM–5 PM Last chance for special pricing. Admission includes a free return pass for the whole weekend.

🎈 1471 Merchant Ln | Guess Who's Coming to Dinner | 6–8 PM A themed comedy performance at The Rhythm Room featuring a lineup of local stand-up talent.

🎈 Citywide | Hampton Restaurant Week | Final Day! Don't miss out on the final day of special prix-fixe menus across the city.

💡 SAVVY TIP: Heading to the RV Expo? Go after 4 PM on Friday or Saturday for the "Buy One Get One" admission special!

Making waves this week:

Amy’s Bánh Mì

🥖 Amy’s Bánh Mì is gaining fans in Hampton

Looking for an authentic lunch spot? Family-run Amy’s Banh Mi in Hampton is gaining a reputation for its "A to Z" homemade bread and traditional Vietnamese fillings. After 15 years in the local fishing industry, the Diep family has traded the sea for the storefront, offering everything from crusty pork banh mi to sweet condensed milk coffee. Open for takeout Tuesday through Sunday on North Armistead Avenue.

Entrepreneurship Programs in Hampton, Virginia

Hampton University has launched the Tyrod Taylor Strive Academy, boosting its focus on hands-on, practical education for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Located at Harbour Centre in downtown Hampton, the academy is part of the university’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, offering students real-world experience, mentorship, and makerspaces.

NFL quarterback and local native Tyrod Taylor leads as the first entrepreneur-in-residence, inspiring students to chase ambitious business dreams.

The program provides certificates in booming fields like culinary arts, tech, and fashion, plus opportunities such as Pirate Valet, a student-run campus transport service.

Dynamic speaker events bring accomplished alumni and industry experts to campus, enriching the educational journey.

The university now also offers an accelerated master’s in entrepreneurship, weaving Strive Academy experiences into an innovative four-year degree track.

Equipped with modern tech and creative studios, the academy encourages students to launch ventures that strengthen both campus life and their communities.