Black Resistance: Education and Community
Focus on oral histories gathered from PACTS/UKHS alumni, the history of Juneteenth and the impact of resistance through education and community.
- Jun 13, 2023
- 12:00 PM
Virginia Beach History Museums
The City of Virginia Beach History Museums include the Thoroughgood House, Francis Land House, Lynnhaven House and Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Museum. They are a division of the City’s Cultural Affairs Department.
As part of the municipal government of the City of Virginia Beach, the Cultural Affairs Department engages residents and visitors through meaningful arts, heritage, and cultural experiences to connect and strengthen communities.
About UsMuseums Events
African American Music Month Celebrating Juneteenth (FREE)
The Fuzz Band takes the stage outside of the PACTS/UKHS Museum for a soulful celebration of music and history!
- Jun 18, 2023
- 3:00 PM
Thoroughgood House Focus Tours: Game Night! (FREE)
Explore the games that both adults and children historically enjoyed!
- Jun 22, 2023
- 5:30 PM
Thoroughgood House Focus Tours: Indigenous Pathways (FREE)
Come out and learn about Virginia’s Indigenous Peoples, including their environment, customs and history. You can also handcraft your own pinch pot!
- Jun 29, 2023
- 5:30 PM
Thoroughgood House Focus Tours: History in Plain Sight (FREE)
Learn about the history and stories of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the Thoroughgood House property.
- Jul 6, 2023
- 5:30 PM
Thoroughgood House Focus Tours: Pirates and Piracy (FREE)
Join us for a swashbuckling adventure through the history of pirates and piracy!
- Jul 13, 2023
- 5:30 PM
Museums Blog
Thoroughgood House 18th Century Quilt Wins Statewide Award
Learn more about this rare colonial artifact!
- Mar 16, 2023
PACTS/UKHS Clarinet Case
Check out this musical piece of history used at Princess Anne County Training School in the 1960s!
- Feb 1, 2023
#HeritageTreasuresDay
Virginia Beach's history is surprisingly broad, and the Virginia Beach History Museums provide memorable experiences for those wishing to discover the true hidden treasures of the Atlantic…
- Jan 12, 2023