Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Join the Virginia Beach History Museums (VBHM) for the return of a seasonal favorite, “Ghosts of Thoroughgood Past ,” and take a paranormal tour of the historic Thoroughgood House by candlelight this October.
Keep an eye out for ghostly happenings in the gardens and house as costumed professional storytellers guide you through the night. Campfires and cider will also be available at the Thoroughgood House to warm your spirits during these hauntingly fun fall nights! Tours are appropriate for all ages.
Tours will run Oct. 18-20 and 25-27. Friday and Saturday tours run from 6-10 p.m., while Sunday tours run from 6-9 p.m. Tours run every 30 minutes during these timeframes. Tickets are $15 for adults and children 11+, $7 for children 3-10, free for children 2 and under, and can be purchased online in advance or at the door. Tours are presented in partnership with the Zeiders American Dream Theater .
Visit the Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department ticket site to purchase tickets for “Ghosts of Thoroughgood Past ” tours.
For the latest information about VBHM events and tours, please visit vbmuseums.org . If you have any questions about this event, or other Virginia Beach History Museums events and tours, please call 757-385-5100 or email vbhistory@vbgov.com .
ABOUT THE CITY OF VIRGINIA BEACH CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT:
The Cultural Affairs Department engages residents and visitors through meaningful arts, heritage, and cultural experiences to connect and strengthen communities. The department assists and directs the Virginia Beach Arts & Humanities Commission, coordinates the City's Public Art Program, oversees the Virginia Beach History Museums, provides contract management for the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, serves as the liaison with Virginia MOCA, the ViBe Creative District, and the Virginia African American Cultural Center, and serves as a resource to local arts and humanities organizations.
ABOUT THE CITY OF 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, and are part 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. Visit www.vbmuseums.org for more information, and follow @VBHistoryMuseums on Facebook and Instagram, and @VBHistMuseums on X, formerly known as Twitter, to stay up to date on all the events and news from Virginia Beach History Museums.