Located at the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula at the mouth of the James River on Chesapeake Bay, Newport News was the site where the first Jamestown settlers set foot. The community was named for Capt. Christopher Newport who explored the area in 1607 as an English privateer and navigator. He transported colonists to America´s first permanent English colony, Jamestown, (104 settlers, including Capt. John Smith) and several times thereafter. A major player in the Civil War where America's Navy began, the city's historic homes, battle sites, fortifications, monuments and collections of personal artifacts are popular attractions for those interested in learning about the past. The City of Newport News was founded by Collis P. Huntington who also founded the Central Pacific, Southern Pacific and Chesapeake & Ohio railroads. In 1886 he also founded what is known today as Newport News Shipbuilding. Prior to WWII, the Newport News Shipbuilding & Drydock Company was one of the five largest shipbuilders in the United States, employed over 31,000 people. Today the company is owned by Northrop Grumman and remains the nation´s largest private shipbuilder. During the Civil War in Newport News, the USS Monitor, the famous Union ironclad, prevented the Merrimac (renamed the USS Virginia) from breaking the Union blockade on the James River. The Virginia War Museum in Newport News offers fascinating exhibits and history of the area´s involvement in the Civil War. Also, the Mariners´ Museum contains a replica of the USS Monitor´s turret.  

Among the city's major industries are shipbuilding and drydock and large coal piers by CSX Transportation, the railroad company. As the fourth largest city in the Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Hampton Roads triangle, it's part of a metropolitan area with nine cities that offer many historic and cultural venues including museums, festivals, indoor and outdoor concerts, theater,art shows, lectures and performances. Some of the family friendly local events include; Bird Festival, July 4th Stars in the Stars Celebration, 100 Miles of Lights, Lee Family Christmas, Antebellum Holidays, Celebration of Lights and Holiday Militaria Show.
 (Taken from HelloNewportNews.com)

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Newport News, VA Climate:

 Newport News' mild four season climate means outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round. The weather in Newport News is temperate and seasonal. Summers are hot and humid, averaging in the mid to upper 80's, with cool evenings.  Winters are cool, averaging in the upper 40's to mid 50's. January is the coolest month with July being the warmest and wettest.

Newport News, VA Local Attractions:

Downing Gross Cultural & Arts Center
Endview Plantation
James A. Fields House
Lee Hall Mansion

Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center

Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Peninsula S.P.C.A. Exotic Sanctuary & Petting Zoo
The Mariners' Museum
The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
U.S. Army Transportation Museum

USS Monitor Center

Victory Arch (built in 1919 for WWI returning troops) 

Virginia Living Museum
Virginia War Museum

Newport News, VA 2019 Census Information:
Population: 179,225
Total Households: 69,835
Median Family Income: $53,215
Median Property Value: $194,000
Median Age: 34

2020 On-time High School Graduation Rate: 94.8%