The Norfolk Historical Society interprets and preserves the history of Norfolk, a Virginia seaport city chartered in 1682. The Norfolk Historical Society sponsors a variety of educational and preservation projects. Membership is open to all who are interested in Norfolk's history. For more information, please contact us at 757-640-1720 or info@norfolkhistorical.org The NHS, both by itself and in partnership with other organizations, actively promotes the collection, interpretation and preservation of Norfolk area history through various programs, awareness promotio