Hampton Alumni Set to “Take Over the Harbor” at National Harbor on October 2

Hampton University alumni from across generations are coming together for an evening of networking, reconnecting and celebration during “Pirates Take Over the Harbor – Part II” on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland.

Presented by the Prince George’s County Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association, the event is built around a simple idea: three locations, one Hampton and the same Pirate pride.

Rather than placing everyone in a single venue, organizers are creating three distinct experiences throughout National Harbor, giving alumni the opportunity to connect with fellow Pirates in an atmosphere tailored to different graduating generations and social experiences.

Three Locations, One Hampton Family

Alumni from the Class of 1960 through 1999 are invited to gather at Rosa Mexicano, located at 153 Waterfront Street. The setting is designed around “legacy, leadership and lifetime connections,” with signature cocktails, gourmet bites and plenty of opportunity for conversation.

Hampton alumni from the Class of 2000 through 2026 will gather at The Walrus Oyster & Ale House, located at 152 Waterfront Street. The venue offers craft drinks, fresh seafood and a lively atmosphere centered around the theme, “Same Spirit.

A third option, Mix and Mingle, will take place at artstination the arts gallery, located at 156 Waterfront Street. That experience will bring together art, music and community for alumni and guests who want to continue the celebration in a creative social environment.

More Than a Night Out

The event is designed to be more than a traditional alumni gathering. Organizers are encouraging attendees to use the evening to reconnect with old friends, establish new professional and personal connections and celebrate the shared Hampton experience.

From longtime alumni to recent graduates, the event reinforces one of the enduring strengths of the HBCU experience: relationships that often continue long after graduation.

The event’s message captures that spirit:

“Different Eras. The Same Hampton Family.”

And for Hampton alumni, the standard continues.

Event Details

Pirates Take Over the Harbor – Part II
Friday, October 2, 2026
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
National Harbor – Oxon Hill, Maryland

Rosa Mexicano
153 Waterfront Street
Classes of 1960–1999

The Walrus Oyster & Ale House
152 Waterfront Street
Classes of 2000–2026

artstination the arts gallery
156 Waterfront Street
Mix and Mingle

The gathering is presented by the Prince George’s County Chapter of the National Hampton Alumni Association.

For Hampton Pirates in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia region—and alumni traveling in for the occasion—October 2 offers another opportunity to reconnect, celebrate and represent the Hampton legacy together.

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