Virginia Beach History Museums

VBHM includes the Francis Land House, Thoroughgood House, Lynnhaven House, and Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Museum.

[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

Join us at the Francis Land House at noon on Thursday, May 14, as we explore the transformation of a 19th century plantation landscape into a modern historical, educational, and organic gardening site managed by @VBMGA.

🎟️Free tickets at https://t.co/cDn5QLGbKC.

[Virginia Beach @CityofVaBeach]

🌷 Spring is in full swing in #VirginiaBeach!
May brings festivals, live music, history programs, Aquarium nights, tea times, gardening tips, community cleanups & more. Plan your May and explore all the City of Virginia Beach has to offer. Read more: https://t.co/HkLWNh0HRG

[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

🏡Visit the Francis Land House from 10 a.m. to noon this Saturday, May 2, for our first Free First Saturday Community Day, "Home Sweet Home!"

Free tickets🎟️ https://t.co/zCx0GaaUPu.

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[Chad Huff @chhuff33]

Can't wait for @CLESDolphins Family STREAM Night! This year, we have @codeninjas @norfolkERT @VBPLibrary @Mathnasium @STEMAcademyLHS @VBMGA @VA_Naturalists @childrensmuseu2 @LRNow @AvMuseumVB @VBHistMuseums and First Landing State Park joining us. #CLESDolphinPOD #vbits

[VBMasterGardeners @VBMGA]

The reopening of the historic Francis Land House was quite a community celebration. Featured is one of the gorgeous fresh arrangements of Fall pumpkins, gourds, and #Flowers. Hope it brings you a Good Monday! ⁦@VBHistMuseums⁩ #VABeach #GardeningX

[VBMasterGardeners @VBMGA]

Coneflowers from this summer’s #pollinator garden at Francis Land House. Good Sunday to you! @VBHistMuseums⁩ #SundayYellow #Flowers #GardeningX

[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

The Francis Land House and Thoroughgood House will both be CLOSED this Thursday, Nov. 27, and Friday, Nov. 28, due to City of Virginia Beach holidays.

We hope you and your family enjoy a safe and happy Thanksgiving! 🦃

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[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

#TBT - In the 1920s, the Francis Land House property was a dairy farm. In this photograph, the DeFrees family, who owned the property at the time, and a pet dog are on the steps of the house.

🎟️Francis Land House Grand Reopening Community Day Nov. 16: https://t.co/TYzxBwdiZe

[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

Happy Halloween! 🎃

We can't wait to "treat" you to the grand reopening of Francis Land House at our free Community Day from noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 16. 😃

🎟️https://t.co/TYzxBwcL9G

#vbhistorymuseums #Halloween

[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

The wait is over! The historic Francis Land House, 3131 Virginia Beach Blvd., reopens to the public with a free Community Day from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16.

Reserve your free tickets online at https://t.co/vUVm3FWYuB. Walk-ins also welcome.

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[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

Join us Oct. 23-26 at the Thoroughgood House, 1636 Parish Rd., for this year's Ghosts of Thoroughgood Past tours! 👻

Get your tickets to have a spooky good time at https://t.co/jswY14KKcD.

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[Virginia Beach @CityofVaBeach]

Dust off your costumes and get ready for a spooktacular season! From paranormal tours to a night of “Fins and Frights,” celebrate the spooky season in Virginia Beach. Read more at https://t.co/hKRxTjv9HV.

[Sandler Center @SandlerCenter]

Tickets are on sale now for Symphonicity's 2025-2026 "Voices of America" season! @SymphonicityO

🎫 https://t.co/IFGmEwtIbQ

[Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department @VABeachArts]

Virginia Beach-based artists interested in learning more about the @CityofVaBeach Individual Artists Support Grant program can join us at noon today, Aug. 19, for a virtual workshop with information about the grants, and an opportunity for Q&A.
https://t.co/fUOjr0hCKt

[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

Join us for an evening that's all fun and games at the Thoroughgood House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 14! 🧩

Register online for Game Night Focus Tours at https://t.co/zG8fqvVrY4.

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[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

Colonial Clue: VA250th Edition Focus Tours return to the Thoroughgood House from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this Thursday, Aug. 7. 🔍🇺🇸

Register online at https://t.co/Lpj8NZY5Pl.

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[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

Power has been restored! The Thoroughgood House is back open. Friday tours run from now until 4 p.m.

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[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

🚨Due to a power outage, the Thoroughgood House will have a delayed opening. According to Dominion Energy, estimated power restoration is between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We will provide further updates on when the house is open when we have more information.

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[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

🚨Due to a power outage, the Thoroughgood House will have a delayed opening. According to Dominion Energy, estimated power restoration is between 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

We will provide further updates on when the house is open when we have more information.

#vbhistorymuseums

[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

Tours run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this Thursday, July 10, at the Thoroughgood House, 1636 Parish Rd.

[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

Thursday's "HerStory" Thoroughgood House Focus Tours include a create-your-own storybook activity, perfect for kids and families! Bind your own book and continue writing your stories. 📚

Register online at https://t.co/z8oaV4ltUK.

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[Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums]

We have reached our limit for preregistrations for this Thursday evening's Colonial Clue Focus Tours. However, we will still allow walk-in guests as space allows at Thoroughgood House.

Please email [email protected] or call [phone] if you have any questions.