Saturday, April 27th, 2024

G Gathering Celebrating Historic Hobson Village

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Celebrating Historic Hobson Village



North Suffolk's historic Hobson Village dates back to the mid-1700's, when it was established as one of the few independent African-American villages. The Suffolk African American Cultural Society partnered with the Department of Parks and Recreation to host the 7th annual community reunion. The family event included entertainment, food, raffles and health screenings.

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VFW Post 824 of Grafton, VA members from left: Harry McClure, Virgil Billeter and Commander Ray Wetherell.
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Laurie and Selwyn Curtis of Curtis Horsemanship offered rides.
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The Brown family of Chesapeake was visiting family in the area and stopped by.
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Hobson Village native Marie Hill, left, with her niece Barbara Gates.
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From left: Karen Howard, 3-year-old Sierra Holland and Gina Thomas.
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From left: Jesse Johnson, his wife Suffolk Mayor Linda T. Johnson and Councilman Charles Parr, Sr.
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Douglas Parr tried out the mechanical bull.
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Jeanette Boone of Suffolk and Keith Wilson of Newport News returned to their hometown for the reunion.

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