Thoroughgood House Focus Tours: History in Plain Sight (FREE)

Name: Thoroughgood House Focus Tours: History in Plain Sight (FREE)
Start: 2024-07-25T17:30:00-04:00
End: 2024-07-25T19:00:00-04:00
Location: 1636 Parish Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-4401, United States

Schedule

Thu Jul 25 2024 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1636 Parish Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455-4401, United States | Virginia Beach, VA

Learn about the history and stories of the enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the Thoroughgood House property in the 18th and 19th centuries, view the site from their perspective and discover tales of enslaved individuals who made it to freedom. There will also be a cornhusk doll-making activity for kids to enjoy.
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The Thoroughgood House is located at 1636 Parish Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455
FREE. Advanced registration is highly encouraged but walkups are welcome! Register at culture.virginiabeach.gov/events.