Newport News is located in the south-western end of the Virginia Peninsula, on the north shore of the James River. While this is a very beautiful and interesting place to be, nobody is certain of the source of the name "Newport News", although there are several theories. The most popular explanation is that an early group of Jamestown colonists departed after the Starving Time to return to England (during the winter of 1609-1610) aboard a ship of Captain Christopher Newport. While departing, the colonists encountered a fleet of supply ships with reinforcements of men and supplies, and the new governor ordered them to turn around so that they may return to Jamestown. This theory says that Newport News was names for Newport's "good news".

There are many other theories as to how Newport News got it's name, and while we do not know the story for certain, what we do know for sure is that there is lots to see and do in the city of Newport News. Come and see for yourself!