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Virginia Beach History Museums @VBHistMuseums

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

Joined October 2014
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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 culture.virginiabeach.gov/17….
Gardens and flowers at Francis Land House.

ALT Gardens and flowers at Francis Land House.
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Virginia Beach History Museums retweeted
Virginia Beach@CityofVaBeach
Apr 28
🌷 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: bit.ly/48v2rDU
A group of people is watching a Native American performance at Mount Trashmore

ALT A group of people is watching a Native American performance at Mount Trashmore

A close-up of several ornately decorated teacups and saucers on a table.

ALT A close-up of several ornately decorated teacups and saucers on a table.

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🏡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🎟️ culture.virginiabeach.gov/17…. #vbhistorymuseums
Small cardstock model of the Francis Land House sitting on the ground in front of the actual Francis Land House, a historic brick home in Virginia Beach.

ALT Small cardstock model of the Francis Land House sitting on the ground in front of the actual Francis Land House, a historic brick home in Virginia Beach.
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Virginia Beach History Museums retweeted
Chad Huff@chhuff33
Mar 18
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
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VBMasterGardeners@VBMGA
17 Nov 2025
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
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Virginia Beach History Museums retweeted
VBMasterGardeners@VBMGA
23 Nov 2025
Coneflowers from this summer’s #pollinator garden at Francis Land House. Good Sunday to you! @VBHistMuseums⁩ #SundayYellow #Flowers #GardeningX
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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! 🦃 #vbhistorymuseums
Musicians playing in the Francis Land House cellar near some fall/Thanksgiving decorations.

ALT Musicians playing in the Francis Land House cellar near some fall/Thanksgiving decorations.
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#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: culture.virginiabeach.gov/14…
DeFrees family and their dog pose for a picture outside of the Francis Land House.

ALT DeFrees family and their dog pose for a picture outside of the Francis Land House.
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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. 😃 🎟️culture.virginiabeach.gov/14… #vbhistorymuseums #Halloween
Jack o Lantern sitting in basement of Francis Land House.

ALT Jack o Lantern sitting in basement of Francis Land House.
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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 culture.virginiabeach.gov/14…. Walk-ins also welcome. #vbhistorymuseums
Flyer for museum event. Text reads "Francis Land House Community Day & Grand Reopening, Sunday, November 16, Noon to 4 p.m., Free Admission." Flyer has image of Virginia Beach History Museums logo and photo of the Francis Land House.

ALT Flyer for museum event. Text reads "Francis Land House Community Day & Grand Reopening, Sunday, November 16, Noon to 4 p.m., Free Admission." Flyer has image of Virginia Beach History Museums logo and photo of the Francis Land House.
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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 culture.virginiabeach.gov/ev…. #vbhistorymuseums

Virginia Beach@CityofVaBeach
1 Oct 2025
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 bit.ly/48zIEns.
Costumed kids lining up for VBPD trunk or treat event

ALT Costumed kids lining up for VBPD trunk or treat event
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Virginia Beach History Museums retweeted
Sandler Center
@SandlerCenter
12 Aug 2025
Tickets are on sale now for Symphonicity's 2025-2026 "Voices of America" season! @SymphonicityO 🎫 ticketmaster.com/search?q=Sy…
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Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department@VABeachArts
19 Aug 2025
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. teams.microsoft.com/dl/launc…
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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 culture.virginiabeach.gov/11…. #vbhistorymuseums
Jacob's Ladder toy

ALT Jacob's Ladder toy
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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 culture.virginiabeach.gov/11…. #vbhistorymuseums
Gun Cups and Candles on a Table with a Map

ALT Gun Cups and Candles on a Table with a Map
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Power has been restored! The Thoroughgood House is back open. Friday tours run from now until 4 p.m. #vbhistorymuseums
Virginia Beach History Museums@VBHistMuseums
1 Aug 2025
🚨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
The Thoroughgood House, a historic brick home.

ALT The Thoroughgood House, a historic brick home.

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🚨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
The Thoroughgood House, a historic brick home.

ALT The Thoroughgood House, a historic brick home.

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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 culture.virginiabeach.gov/11…. #vbhistorymuseums
Hand-bound paper book. Cover says "HerStory Is MyStory" and has an illustration of a heart.

ALT Hand-bound paper book. Cover says "HerStory Is MyStory" and has an illustration of a heart.

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Tours run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. this Thursday, July 10, at the Thoroughgood House, 1636 Parish Rd.
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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 vbhistory@vbgov.com or call (757) 385-5100 if you have any questions.
A compass sitting on top of an old map.

ALT A compass sitting on top of an old map.
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