Thoroughgood House 18th Century Quilt Wins Statewide Award
Learn more about this rare colonial artifact!
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PACTS/UKHS Clarinet Case
Check out this musical piece of history used at Princess Anne County Training School in the 1960s!
#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…
Give a Warm Welcome to our new Museums Educator!
Join us in welcoming Ryan Clemens to the Virginia Beach History Museums family as our new Museums Educator!
Women’s History Month: Sarah Offley
While Captain Adam Thorowgood was the first of his name to come to colonial America in 1621, he came as an indentured servant. It was not until after he married Sarah Offley that his wealth…
Women’s History Month: Susannah Stanford
While Argall Thorowgood II was the architect and builder of the Thoroughgood House (circa 1719) in present day Virginia Beach, he was unable to see his home finished. His wife Susannah not…
Colonial Pets
Ever wondered if the Thorowgoods owned pets on the property? While not much is known about that aspect of their history, there is a good amount of information about colonial pets in general!
Behind the Scenes of Collections Management
Go behind the scenes of the world of museums collections management with our new Museums Director, Annmarie Reiley-Kay! Learn more about her extensive background in collections and the fine…