We are excited to announce that the historic Thoroughgood House (1636 Parish Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23455) is NOW OPEN for FREE tours!
Current Thoroughgood House Tour Schedule:
Thursdays: 10am-4pm
Fridays: 10am-4pm
Saturdays: 10am-4pm
Sundays: 1pm-5pm
Thursday, Friday and Saturday tours from 10am-4pm will run every 45 minutes. Sunday tours will also be available every 45 minutes from 1pm-5pm.
Admission remains FREE, but advanced reservations are no longer required. Tours will be open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Please call 757-385-5100 or email vbhistory@vbgov.com if you have questions about tours. If you are planning to bring a tour of 10+ guests, please give us 24-48 hours advance notice by calling 757-385-5100 or emailing vbhistory@vbgov.com.
Museum guests are encouraged to wear a facial covering. Please bring your own, or pick up a disposable facial covering at the front desk. Virginia Beach History Museums staff and volunteers will be wearing facial coverings.
The Thoroughgood House, built circa 1719, is one of the oldest surviving colonial homes in Virginia Beach and is a National Historic Landmark.
At this time, the Francis Land House and Lynnhaven House remain closed for restoration. Also, the Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Museum is located within the Virginia Beach City Public Schools’ Renaissance Academy, which is currently only open to students and faculty. Make sure to follow our website, and Virginia Beach History Museums on social media, for the latest updates.
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The City of Virginia Beach History Museums include the Thoroughgood House, the Francis Land House, the Lynnhaven House, and the Princess Anne County Training School/Union Kempsville High School Museum. They are part of the City’s Cultural Affairs Department.
As part of the municipal government of the City of Virginia Beach, the Cultural Affairs Department engages residents and visitors through meaningful arts, heritage, and cultural experiences to connect and strengthen communities.
