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05/29/2026

Mark your calendars now for this fun and educational event celebrating the history of Hopewell and the 250th anniversary of our nation. www.Visithpg.com

Announcing: HOORAY FOR HOPEWELL HISTORY! 🇺🇸

Get ready to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary right here in Historic Hopewell with an afternoon full of history, music, food, family fun, and community spirit! Join us on Saturday, June 27, from 12PM–7PM in Downtown Hopewell & City Point for this FREE family event!

🎶 Enjoy live music throughout the day
🏛️ Explore Hopewell’s rich history with self-guided history walking tours
🚌 Hop aboard complimentary bus rides to tour historic Appomattox Manor
🎈 Bring the kids out for inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, and tons of family fun
🚣‍♂️ Plus — the Hopewell-famous Kayak Pool is BACK after making a splash at Rivers & Roads last September!

There will also be patriotic-themed food and beverages, local experiences, and activities happening throughout the event area as we celebrate the stories, people, and history that make Hopewell so special.

Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and come celebrate with us as Hopewell honors America’s 250th in a BIG way! 🇺🇸⭐

📍 Downtown Hopewell & City Point
📅 Saturday, June 27, 2026
⏰ 12PM – 7PM
🎟️ FREE Family Event

05/22/2026

What a happy response to this event! It’s going to be the best summer ever!

What a way to kick off the Sunset Series!

Thank you to everyone who came out last night and supported us for our first event. We truly appreciate your patience and flexibility as the weather shifted our plans around throughout the evening. Your support, energy, and understanding meant the world to us, and seeing everyone still come together made the night so special.

And can we talk about Bombshell RVA?! They absolutely KILLED IT and brought the perfect energy to the night! Huge thank you as well to The Donnie Barber Project for getting the evening started strong.

Now we want to hear from YOU!! Who do you want to see at the next THREE Sunset Series events? Drop your band recommendations in the comments! 👇

05/19/2026

The Sunset Series, put on by Good Ship Brewing & Eatery and The Hopewell Downtown Partnership kicks off Thursday at 6:00 PM. Good things are happening in Downtown Hopewell!

🌅⚓ SUNSET SERIES IS THIS WEEK! ⚓🌅

The wait is almost over! This Thursday, downtown Hopewell comes alive as we kick off the very first Sunset Series on E. Cawson Street! 🎉🔥

🎶 HEADLINING THE NIGHT:
Bombshell RVA takes the stage from 8–10PM bringing the energy, the party, and the soundtrack for an unforgettable summer night! ⚡🎸

🎵 Kicking things off will be The Donnie Barber Project from 6–7:30PM to get the evening started with incredible live music and great vibes from the moment the event begins.

Bring the family, grab your friends, and enjoy:
🍕 Great food
🍹 Cold adult beverages
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun
✨ Games, activities, and community vibes all night long

And the best part? The event is FREE to attend! 🌅⚓

Want to upgrade your experience inside Good Ship? Optional upgraded access tickets are still available through this link! 🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sunset-series-at-good-ship-brewing-eatery-tickets-1987563992405

05/18/2026

05/15/2026

Whether you're heading to the The Salty Siren, Good Ship Brewing & Eatery or to The Beacon Theatre Hopewell, Hopewell and Prince George have plenty of options for great music this weekend! See more options at www.Visithpg.com

05/13/2026

STEAM Comes to City Point
This Saturday, May 16th beginning at 6:00 PM, Petersburg National Battlefield will hold this free presentation. The supply depot at City Point was the driving force behind the 9 1/2 month Petersburg Campaign. It served as a center of technology and innovation as well. Explore City Point through a S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) lens.

Meet at the entrance gate to Grant's Headquarters, 1001 Pecan Ave. in Hopewell. www.VisitHPG.com

05/11/2026

Summer Sundays just got a little more interesting.