# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Black History Now Lecture | Hidden Histories of the Portsmouth Aeroship Building Co.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Artist Tony Snipes reveals the real history behind the art. Learn about the lesser-known World War II African American units and individuals that inspired him, such as the 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion and the 761st Tank Battalion. Explore how their real-world contributions directly influenced select artworks on display.  Don’t miss this fascinating Black History Now talk on June 22.

Plan your visit: https://www.blkhistorynow.com/upcoming-events
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portsmouth/black-history-now-lecture-|-hidden-histories-of-the-portsmouth-aeroship-building-co/200029769870749
- **Event Categories**: art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Portsmouth
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center
- **lat**: 36.8355614
- **long**: -76.3016097
- **full address**: Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street,Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Black History Now Lecture | Hidden Histories of the Portsmouth Aeroship Building Co. being held?
  - **A:** Black History Now Lecture | Hidden Histories of the Portsmouth Aeroship Building Co. takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center, 400 High Street,Portsmouth, Virginia, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Black History Now Lecture | Hidden Histories of the Portsmouth Aeroship Building Co.?
  - **A:** Black History Now Lecture | Hidden Histories of the Portsmouth Aeroship Building Co. is organized by Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Black History Now Lecture | Hidden Histories of the Portsmouth Aeroship Building Co. is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Portsmouth, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Black History Now Lecture | Hidden Histories of the Portsmouth Aeroship Building Co. sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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