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Inaugural Virginia Youth Poet Laureate to be Announced April 29 at ‘ImmortALL’ Finale
Hampton Roads youth poets, and the adults who support them, will gather on Saturday, April 29, at 11 a.m. in the Zeiders American Dream Theater, 4509 Commerce St., for the finale of "
Spring Tea Events at the Historic Homes
With spring in the air, the Virginia Beach History Museums will host two history and tea-themed events in April and May.Saturday, April 15:
Historic Thoroughgood House Quilt Receives Statewide Preservation Award
A rare 18th century quilt, located in the historic Thoroughgood House, has been awarded the Virginia Association of Museums (VAM) "Virginia's Top 10 Endangered Artifacts of 2022" "Juried Award."The award, which provides $1,000 toward the preservation of the quilt, was…
Historic Thoroughgood House Quilt Selected as One of ‘Virginia’s Top 10 Endangered Artifacts’
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Feb. 23, 2023) – A rare 18th century quilt, located in the historic Thoroughgood House, has been selected by the Virginia…
Francis Land House/Lynnhaven House Restoration Update + More News and Notes
As the seasons change, and we start to see our trees and gardens spring to life, we love seeing people walking the grounds of the Virginia Beach History Museums. As a person with an expressed vested interest in these sites, I wanted to update you on some historic happenings.The Virginia…
VBHM Volunteer Open House March 26
We want YOU to volunteer at the Virginia Beach History Museums!Volunteer opportunities:Special event support: work at weddings and other public/private eventsMultilingual support: translate materials and provide toursDocents: lead tours and help with…
Virginia Beach History Museums NOW HIRING! (Part-Time)
Historic careers start here! The Virginia Beach History Museums are now hiring! We are seeking talented and motivated team players with a passion for history to fill part time roles. Help us research history, interact with guests, work on event days and more. To apply, please email your resume…
Francis Land House/Lynnhaven House Restoration Updates + 2021 Year in Review
Dear Museums Friends,First, I would like to wish you a very happy new year! I hope you were able to enjoy a wonderful holiday season filled with the warmth and company of family and friends.This past year was marked by fruitful new beginnings, as the Virginia Beach History Museums…