City of Hampton

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Hampton, Virginia, is a progressive coastal city in Southeastern Virginia that has been recognized nationally for its innovative local government. With 124 miles of waterfront and 1,800 acres of park land, Hampton offers unbeatable outdoor recreation and leisure. Restaurants, breweries, museums, and live-music venues provide indoor entertainment. The city’s public high schools have received awards for an innovative career pathway program that creates teams that frame learning around employment clusters of interest. The city of 135,000 people is located in the heart of a top-40 metro area with a population of more than 1.7 million, offering both small-town charm and big-city amenities. Hampton is rooted in its history as the oldest continuous settlement in what was once British North America, but in its more than 400 years of existence, the city has developed a history and culture of innovation. We have led change, as home to the country’s original Air Force base and NASA center.