Upcoming Events

Apr
27

Scotchtown Historical Craft Workshops

Apr 27, 2019

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Jun 22, 2019

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Jul 13, 2019

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Aug 17, 2019

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sep 28, 2019

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Nov 2, 2019

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Patrick Henry's Scotchtown
16120 Chiswell Ln,
Beaverdam, VA 23015

Spend some time at Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown learning a historical craft. This year, we will offer a series of six workshops for adults that will vary from hearth cooking to textiles, paper and more. Come and try your hand at a craft and take home your finished masterpiece or new skill! Purchase a pass to attend …

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May
4

Bacon’s Castle Garden Party

May 4, 2019

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Bacon's Castle
465 Bacon’s Castle Trail
Surry, VA 23883

To celebrate Historic Garden Week, Bacon’s Castle is having a Garden Party! Over 30 years ago, the Garden Club of Virginia sponsored the restoration of the oldest English Formal Garden in North America. Stroll the ancient pathways at Bacon’s Castle with your friends and family. Visit with our gardeners and ask questions. Purchase seeds and …

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May
4

Cape Henry Lighthouse Grand Re-Opening Celebration

Cape Henry Lighthouse

May 4, 2019

11:00 am – 4:15 pm

Cape Henry Lighthouse
583 Atlantic Avenue
Fort Story, Virginia 23459

The dune restoration project at Cape Henry Lighthouse will be completed this spring and you’re invited to celebrate with us on May 4. Bring your friends and family to the lighthouse for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:00 a.m. with officials from the City of Virginia Beach, including Mayor Bobby Dyer. Afterward, the celebration will …

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May
11

Pints for Preservation

craft beer

May 11, 2019

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May 23, 2019

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Enjoy a craft beer this Preservation Month during one of three Pints for Preservation happy hour events taking place in Virginia Beach. Proceeds from each event will go towards the ongoing restoration needs of the old Cape Henry Lighthouse. Preservation Virginia and the Virginia Beach Historic Preservation Commission are partnering with the following local craft …

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