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Norfolk Freemason Historic District

Friday, June 8th Noon - 8 PM
Saturday, June 9th Noon - 9:30 PM 
Sunday, June 10th Noon - 6 PM
Monday, June 11th Noon – 6 PM

Parade of Sail Viewing Locations now listed with hours! http://www.opsail2012virginia.com/participating-ships/parade-of-sail

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For more information, click here.

Tickets on Sale now for the Virginia Arts Festival Finale & OpSail 2012 Virginia Opening Night Gala- Virginia Symphony On the High Seas: A Musical Voyage 

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TCC Planetarium presents "Navigating with the Stars: Search for Longitude"

FREE in Virginia Beach, 7:00pm.  Special program to show attendees how sailors at the time of the War of 1812 had to rely on the stars to navigate the open waters.  For directions and more information, please visit http://www.tcc.edu

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Getting Here

There are many convenient and easy ways to travel to the OpSail 2012 Virginia affiliate cities, no matter where you are located.  Find information below on the nearest airports, train stations, and major roads to travel and join OpSail 2012 Virginia activities.

Travel by Air

 

 

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Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

www.flyphf.com

900 Bland Boulevard
Newport News, VA
(757) 877-0924

The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) is located minutes from anywhere in Hampton Roads, I-64 at exit 255-B.  PHF is served by five airlines:  Allegiant Air, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and US Airways with non-stop service to seven domestic destinations (Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Denver, NY-LaGuardia, Orlando/Sanford and Philadelphia) with connections throughout the world.

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Norfolk International Airport

www.norfolkairport.com 

2200 Norview Avenue

Norfolk, VA 23518

Norfolk International Airport is the major airport serving Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Smithfield/Isle of Wight, Suffolk, Williamsburg, Newport News and Hampton, as well as Virginia's Eastern Shore.  American, Continental, Delta, Southwest, United Express and US Airways offer low fares and convenient schedules to hundreds of cities worldwide.

Travel by Car

Interstates 64 and 264 connect southeastern Virginia to all points North, South, and West.  Here are brief suggested routes:

FROM NORTH:

Interstate 95 South toward Richmond to I-295 South (toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach). Take I-295 to I-64 East, follow to OpSail 2012 Virginia Affiliate Cities.

FROM SOUTH:

Interstate 95 North to Route 58 East (toward Chespeake/Norfolk).  Follow Route 58 East to major OpSail 2012 Virginia Affiliate Cities.

FROM WEST:

Interstate 64 E towards (Norfolk) or Interstate 95 South toward Richmond to I-295 South (toward Norfolk/Virginia Beach). Take I-295 to I-64 East, follow to OpSail 2012 Virginia Affiliate Cities.

Travel by Rail

 

The Tide- Hampton Roads Transit

http://www.gohrt.com/services/the-tide/

The Tide light rail extends 7.4 miles from the Eastern Virginia Medical Center complex east through downtown Norfolk and adjacent to I-264 to Newtown Road. Eleven stations provide access to cultural, financial and entertainment centers. There are four park and ride lots and parking is always free.

Travel by Train

 

Newport News Amtrak Station

www.amtrak.com

9304 Warwick Boulevard

Newport News, VA

Amtrak's daily Northeast and Southeast Corridor offers extended service via Richmond, Virginia to Newport News.  Amtrak's Thruway Motorcoach offers service to cities throughout the area.

Travel by Bus

 

Greyhound Bus

www.greyhound.com

1-800-454-2487

Greyhound Bus Stations are located throughout the area with lines running throughout the United States and Canada.

Contact Us

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120 West Main St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Ph: 757-441-2345 ext. 6000
email: OpSail2012Virginia@festevents.org
Staff
Karen Scherberger, Executive Director
Hank Moseley, Director, Maritime Operations
Joella Adams, Director of Programs, Education & Tourism

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