400 Year Anniversay of City of Hampton, Virginia

This weekend the City of Hampton celebrates it's 400th Anniversary. Wikipedia describes Hampton in part as follows:

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Hampton traces its history to [July 9,] 1610. The city's Old Point Comfort, home of Fort Monroe for almost 200 years, was named by the voyagers of 1607 led by Captain Christopher Newport on the mission which first established Jamestown as a British colony. Since 1952, Hampton has included the former Elizabeth City County and the incorporated town of Phoebus, consolidating by mutual agreement.

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After the end of the American Civil War, historic Hampton University was established here, providing an education for many of the newly freed former slaves. In the 20th century, the area became the location of Langley Air Force Base, NASA Langley Research Center, and the Virginia Air and Space Center. Hampton features many miles of waterfront and beaches.
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The photos above are of St. John's Episcopal Church, the oldest Anglican parish in the United States (the "new" church in the photos dates from the early 1700's and is actually the fourth church buiding), and a view down Queen's Way in the old downtown area of Hampton. Several restaurants that the boyfriend and I frequent are located on this stretch of Queen's Way.

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With all of the history in this area, I have always thought if marketed correctly, Hampton could be a great LGBT travel destination. Nearby Williamsburg has a number of gay and gay friendly B&B's. The Air & Space Museum is a draw in and of itself. The Mariner's Museum in Newport News is also pretty amazing.