“James Tormey has told within this book the amazing story of St. John’s evolution from the first church at Kecoughtan in 1610 to its current role as a vibrant member of Hampton’s religious community…”

-John V. Quarstein, Hampton City Historian

“St. John’s Church is an icon in our community and an integral part not only of our history but our living, growing downtown…”

- Molly J. Ward, Mayor of Hampton

Hampton in the Bygone Days
400 Years on the Virginia Peninsula

Parke Rouse, Jr.
Compiled and edited by Wilford Kale
softcover $19.95

Two talented newspapermen, Parke Rouse, Jr. and Wilford Kale come together through a compilation of fifty-two vignettes to tell the story of this diverse community over its first four centuries. Author Parke Rouse, Jr. who began his career as reporter and editor, wrote most of these accounts over a thirty-year period. Editor Wilford Kale who also spent more than twenty-five years in the newspaper business as reporter and bureau chief, compiled and edited these vignettes and wrote several new ones to help complete the Hampton saga. Together, they share some of the stories of this longtime Virginia community with affection and historical perspective.

7.5 X 10.25 page size
184 pages with numerous b/w photos
Soft cover
ISBN 978-0-87517-137-1
LCCN 2009938610
The editor is available for book signings.

Please contact The Dietz Press for more information.