PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA Portsmouth, Virginia is a dynamic seaport city steeped in history and new things to do. Established in 1752, Portsmouth has played a pivotal role in our nation’s history, our national defense, and the growth of America’s maritime economy. Home to Norfolk Naval Shipyard – the nation’s oldest and largest shipyard – along with America’s oldest continuously operating naval hospital, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth is still making history as an international shipping gateway and home to the emerging offshore wind industry. The city and its diverse population of people also support a growing tourism industry that features a waterfront concert venue, a dazzling collection of historic homes and museums, a growing c