circa 1725
The Lynnhaven House is a fine example of early Virginia vernacular architecture. It reflects the social and economic status of Francis Thelaball, a middling plantation owner who built it for his family. Architectural and design details including brick jack arches, a closed-spindle staircase with teardrop pendant, and ship's lap floor construction reveal a builder concerned with quality as well as artistry.
Today the Lynnhaven House is furnished as a historic house museum to interpret the period Francis Thelaball and his family lived there, from 1725 to 1727. Guided tours discuss the roles of the household members--Francis, his wife Abigail, their five sons, an apprentice, and several enslaved people--as well as the Tidewater world of the early 18th century.
4409 Wishart Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455
(757) 460-7109
Museum Hours
Tours are given hourly on the hour.
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am to 4pm (last tour at 3pm)
Sunday: 12pm to 4pm (last tour at 3pm)
Closed Mondays
For more information about hours and admission, click here.