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Suggested Programs and Speakers for 2005-2007
Please be assured that we have attempted to provide a list of quality program suggestions for you; however, it
would be advantageous for your club to discuss program selections with other program chairmen.
It remains your responsibility to get the details of the speaker’s program, all fee amounts, date, time, place,
length of program, and any special set-up requirements.
Discuss the speakers’ credentials with them, so that you may make a proper introduction at your meeting. Please
report any sub-standard programs to the Council Speakers Bureau.
 | Floral Designs
 | Herbert Pettway
Telephone 426-1438 (cell 651-0653)
Everlasting Designs from the Garden
Fee
Known for his uniqueness, creativity and artistic flair as well as his design principle of less is more and simple is
elegant. His most popular program continues to be Holidays Decorations from Colonial Williamsburg. Offers a variety of
demonstrations and lectures and is flexible with specific program requests and speaker’s fee.
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| Cynthia O’Hara
Telephone 461-4603
Fee
A girl just wants to have fun! We will discuss all different types of topics your choice. We can even do it hands on as we
explore the mysterious world of Floral Design. We will throw a little nature, art, people and merriment together to simply
enjoy a flower experience. Fee depends on type of class or speaking engagement.
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| Helga Macko
Telephone 340-7576, Fax 426-3668.
Helga Macko Flowers
Fee
In tracing the floral trends that reflect the spirit of the time we live in, her design approach is always fresh, new, and
surprising. Specializes in hand-tied arrangements.
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| Charles W. Dougherty (Bill)
Telephone 631-0783
The Flower Studio
Fee
Distinctive floral design. Light-hearted and unusual programs ranging from the very traditional to the outlandish. Floral
demonstrations and/or workshops in eclectic styles and themes. Some programs oriented toward seasonal floral and home
decorating. Available to speak to clubs at anytime; call to make arrangements. Please schedule early.
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| Marie M. Butler
Telephone 548-2602
Email kfbutler@erols.com
Fee
 | Ikebana Demonstrations:
| Seasonal Arrangements |
| Arrangements by Specific plant, form or line |
| Arrangements by Container (ex. Baskets) |
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| Workshops:
| Upright form Ikebana (Beginner class) |
| Tussie Mussies: Bouquets in the Victorian language of flowers demonstrated and Nosegays
assembled by participants. |
| Centerpiece Ikebana (Beginner class) |
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| Other programs possible on request.
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| Frances Thrash
Telephone 481-3484
Fee
Available to speak most evenings to groups, but has limited availability at this time for daytime speaking.
| Design Basics 30 minutes to 1 hour (dependent upon the needs of the organization requesting speaker)
which will include the basics of design including selection of containers and tools necessary, introduction to the
principals and elements of design, mechanics of construction of design, and explanation of organization of the design.
Cost - $25 plus cost of materials. |
| Design Program 30 minutes to 1 hour (dependent upon the needs of the organization requesting speaker)
which will include the basics of design, selection of containers and tools necessary, concentration upon a certain
principal or element of design, and explanation of organization of the design. Cost - $25 plus cost of materials.
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| Mari Hall
Telephone 481-3970
Fee
Corsages, silk and fresh flower workshops. Traditional and Contemporary designs. |
| Roberta Grater
Telephone 486-4982
| Basic Floral Design Learn how to do simple floral designs in this hands-on workshop. Round, oval,
triangle, vertical or horizontal arrangement. |
| Decorating with Herbs and Flowers Simple ways to incorporate herbs with flowers for entertaining and
everyday life.
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| Judy Chapman (AAF, AIFD)
Telephone 340-1570 (H), 427-0205 (Chapman’s Florist)
Fee
Any floral demonstration or workshop (extra fee for workshop materials).
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| Council Library (Ann Brown’s home)
Telephone 490-2229
A new VCR tape is available for a program to demonstrate creative mass designs, entitled, Flower Arranging for Everyone. The
tape runs about 30-40 minutes. Other VCR tapes are also available.
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| Patty Adkins
Cell Phone 679-6822
Fee
Horticulturist, Certified Arborist, Nursery Manager. Very flexible subjects to suit each garden club. Will discuss soils to
plant care and pruning. Evenings.
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| Community and Civic Improvements in Virginia Beach
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Christy Everett
Telephone 622-1964
Email ceverett@cbf.org
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation slide show presentation is about the current state of the Chesapeake Bay. The state of the bay
is a measurement of fisheries, habitat and pollution affecting the Bay and its tributaries. We will focus on nutrient
(nitrogen) pollution to the Bay and what is needed to limit this harmful type of pollution. There is no fee for this
presentation. Garden club members may sign up for Chesapeake Bay Foundation membership or volunteer opportunities.
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| Clean Community Commission
Debbie Devine, Recycling Coordinator
Telephone 430-2450
| How Recycling Works in Virginia Beach |
| Green Consumerism Pre-cycling
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| Soil Conservation Service
Kathleen Hickman, Education Administrative Coordinator
Telephone 427-4775
Backyard Conservation Program and other environmental concerns.
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| Parks and Recreation
Telephone 563-1100
Mary Cole, Recreation Administrator
Ray Emerson, Parks Administrator
Dick Nutter, Golf Course Administrator
Will set up programs on such topics as:
| Adult and Senior Citizen Activities |
| Youth Activities |
| Therapeutic Recreation for the Disabled |
| All About the Department of Parks and Recreation |
| Parks |
| Golf Courses
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| Public Utilities
Supriya Christopher
Telephone 427-4171
Water Conservation and Water Saving Tips
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| Virginia Beach Volunteer Council
Mary Russo
Telephone 427-4722
| The City’s Volunteer Job Bank and Volunteer Program |
| What opportunities are available and how the program works.
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| Horticulture
| Master Gardener Program
Susan French, Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent
Hotline 427-8156 (during gardening season)
Master Gardeners will be manning the phones to answer your questions. Many of our horticulture speakers are Master Gardeners
and as such, have a wide range of knowledge. Some of them have expressed a willingness to prepare a presentation on a
subject to suit your needs.
Starred (*) members of the Master Gardener Program are asking that a Donation be made to the MASTER GARDENER LIBRARY FUND.
Checks should be made payable to: Master Gardeners, Virginia Beach.
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| Ms. Gill Slippy
Telephone 486-0799
| The Magical Lotus An Exotic Garden Plant. Covering the care and propagation of growing Lotus in the
Hampton Roads area. Slides on PowerPoint, 60 minutes. |
| Water Lilies The Ancient Flower of the Kings Encompassing hardy and tropical water lily varieties,
their care and propagation. Slides on PowerPoint, 60 minutes.
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| Dr. T. Winston Gouldin
Past President of the Virginia Camellia Society, active volunteer with the Botanical Gardens.
Telephone 857-0350
Fee $20.00 which gives you a 1-year membership in the Camellia Society.
Camellias
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| Ron Baum
President of the Virginia Bonsai Society.
Telephone 427-1973
Bonsai tool set demonstrated, variety of materials used, some trees will be brought to be shown. Has exclusive Bonsai
nursery, gives classes, lectures, demonstrations. History and origin of the art, care, variety, cardinal rules of indoors
and outdoors trees. Teaches maintenance, wiring and potting.
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| Carl and Demeris Anderson
Virginia Hydroponics Inc.
Telephone 490-5425
Program on Hydroponics: How to Grow Fresh Vegetables Year-Round with No Weeds and Few Pests in Two-Thirds Time.
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| Barbra Brawley
Telephone 481-2041
Donation
Selection, Care and Use of Common Herbs. Hands-on workshop using herbs.
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| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Landscape Division
Telephone 1-757-220-7094
Fee + mileage
Call for speakers on such topics as:
| The 18th Century Use of Herbs |
| Garden Maintenance
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| Lauren Gehman
Telephone 627-5473
Retired from the City of Portsmouth Landscape Services
Small Fee
Lectures on Horticulture.
| Herbs |
| Bulbs |
| Growing Annuals, Perennials, etc. |
| Colonial Williamsburg Christmas Decorating.
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| Dr. Duane Harding
Telephone 479-3297
Donation
Programs:
| The Gardener and the Weather develop an understanding of weather conditions and how they affect
gardening activities. |
| Lightning |
| Rainbows |
| Slide presentation also available.
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| Roger Huff
Telephone 427-4461
No fee.
Urban Forestry care of trees in the urban environment.
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| Barbara Lott
Telephone 464-6330
Donation to Master Gardener Program
| Do’s and Don’ts of Composting Landscape Wastes, Small Space Gardening how to use raised beds,
vertical gardening, double digging and crop rotations. |
| Container Gardening & Drip Irrigation.
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| Jim Selby
Telephone 340-0352
Donation to Rose Society
Accredited Rose Judge with 35 years experience. Member of Rose Society
Day or evening. Please call to arrange time. All Roses are his specialty. Will speak on other subjects as well including
plant propagation.
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| Norfolk Botanical Gardens
Telephone 441-5830
Sue Thrash, Public Relations Coordinator ext. 346
Myra Wood-ext. 312
Fee: Depends on rental space chosen. Clubs need to come to the Gardens.
Will set up speakers on many different garden related topics, such as Care of Roses, etc.
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| Floyd Watkins
Telephone 429-3134
Fee: Donation
Honey Bees: Plant Pollinators learn why bees are important insects to have around your garden and how you can encourage them
to visit your garden. See honeybees at work (behind glass), see a display and learn about other stinging insects.
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| Marie Mims Butler
Telephone 548-2602
A graduate of North Carolina State University with both academic and practical experience in horticulture. While living in
Japan, she earned her teaching credentials in Ikebana and Japanese flower arranging. Marie is currently a member of the
horticultural staff of the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, and is an active Chesapeake Master Gardener. The following slide
programs are available:
| Annuals and Perennials: A Year in Bloom |
| Butterfly Gardening |
| Fall Gardening in Tidewater |
| Herb Gardening (with fresh material samples, when possible) |
| Organic Gardening |
| Spring Gardening in Tidewater |
| Vegetable Gardening |
| Where the Wild Things Grow: Plants of the Virginia Zoo
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| Francis Thrash
Telephone 481-3484
Fee.
Growing Iris in the Tidewater Area 30 minutes to 1 hour (dependent upon the needs of the organization requesting speaker)
which will include selection of iris types, growth habits, soil preparation, climate requirements, division requirements,
and sources.
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| Karen Green
Telephone 486-0230
Donation
| Beneficial Insects: A slide presentation of the good bugs for your garden. |
| Organic Gardening Concepts: An overview of methods you can use to minimize or totally stop using
chemical pesticides in your garden and still have good vegetables and lovely flowers.
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| Karen Renda
Telephone 495-2454
Right Trees, Right Place: Trees are an asset to the landscape and the community. Choosing the right tree for your landscape
will minimize future problems.
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| Free Gardening Newsletters
| Greenleaves News
5-6 issues yearly.
Send list of your club members with addresses and zip codes to:
McDonald Garden Center
Attn: Pat Overton
1139 W. Pembroke Avenue
Hampton, VA 23661
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| Hampton Roads Gardening
11 issues a year by the Daily Press, Inc.
Free subscriptions available, mail your name and address to:
Hampton Roads Gardening
c/o Daily Press
Newport News, VA 23607
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| General Interest
| Belinda Nash
Telephone 490-2504
Fee. (Donation to Ferry Plantation House)
The Legend of Grace Sherwood The Infamous Witch of Pungo. Ms. Nash of Ferry Plantation House will tell the story of the life
of Grace, from 1660 to 1740, in full period costume. You will also see the replica of the house on the Sherwood property.
She will talk about old remedies used by Grace, such as rosemary plant and others. She will come to your meeting place or
you may meet at Ferry Plantation House. For more information call Belinda.
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| Samantha Weaver
Telephone 587-8704
Fee
Garden Historian and Interpreter for the Chrysler Museum of Art. Unique presentation: Ancient remedies, plant lore and 16th
and 17th century herbal mysteries; Native American influence of local plants; green myths; folk magic. No slides THE REAL
THING! Speaker supplies all visuals in the form of roots (some over 100 years old), leaves and concoctions. One of the last
surviving wise women from a by-gone era. The Southern root worker's secrets revealed.
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| Janet Balestino
Telepheone 312-8451
No fee
Weekenders Clothing for Women. The Weekenders Wardrobing Concept demonstrates that you can build your wardrobe with classic
pieces and add a few fashion pieces each season to stretch your wardrobe dollar. Janet helps you raise funds for your club.
Call her to find out how!
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| Jane Kaminski
Telephone 463-4649
The Passionate Herbal
Fee
Aroma therapy, crafts and culinary products and classes.
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| Ann Parsons
Telephone 441-5838
Education Director for Norfolk Botanical Gardens.
Fee: Donation to Education Department
Introduction/Update Slide Tour of the Botanical Gardens. Horticulture also available.
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| Laurie Zittrain Jones
Telephone 498-6242
Senior Vice President/Investment Officer for Wachovia Securities, Virginia Beach. Learn the steps to help you achieve
financial security and fund your dreams, Smart Women Finish Rich. The presentation is about 30-40 minutes long. Ms Jones
teaches educational workshops on a variety of financial topics. She is well prepared to fill in for groups who have a last
minute cancellation with a scheduled speaker.
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| Life-Saving Museum of Virginia
Telephone 422-1587
No Fee
Contacts: Fielding Tyler, Executive Director; LeMoine Jones, Programs and Educational Director, or Julie Pouliot,
Administrator.
| Pirates |
| Shipwrecks |
| Virginia Beach History
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| April Miller
Telephone 804-432-4223
Fee.
Slide presentation and lecture on Historic Southern Plantations a six part series.
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| ODU Speakers
Lytton J. Musselman
Telephone 683-3595.
No fee.
Plants of the Bible and a wide variety of other topics are available.
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| Tidewater Builders Association
Mary Frank, Public Relations Director
Telephone 420-2434
No fee.
Wide variety of topics concerning the building industry, such as:
| Landscaping |
| Tree Planting and Care |
| Smart Growth creating communities with open space and efficient use of municipal services.
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| Linda Pugh
Telephone 481-7459
No fee
Lady Remington Jewelry Wardrobe Stretching with Accessory and Scarf Ideas.
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| Karen Renda
Telephone 495-2454
Fee: Donation to Master Gardeners.
Francis Land House and Gardens. Program includes handouts. Victorian program is also available.
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| Roberta Grater
Telephone 463-4982
The following programs are available for presentation to local Garden Clubs:
| Castles, Lochs and Gardens of Scotland: A travel visit from the East Coast to the West Coast of
Scotland. (Slide Show) |
| Charleston: A tour of the city and surrounding gardens. (Slide Show) |
| Arizona, the Biosphere and Desert A look at life inside the biosphere near Tucson as well as desert
vegetation. (Slide Show) |
| Preservation of Flowers: Various methods of preserving flowers and herbs are described in detail, along
with a look at the materials and mechanics. |
| Herbs of the Bible: A show and tell presentation of the variety of herbs used in biblical times. Fresh
herbs will be on hand during the months of March, April, May, September, and October. |
| Victorian Tea: How to do a Victorian tea.
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| Arlette Spane
Telephone 436-6581
Fabric Galleria in Chesapeake
No fee.
Demonstrates latest in no-sew/self-hang window treatments and other custom work. Will bring all the latest and greatest
fabric samples.
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| Garden Societies of Hampton Roads 2005 - 2007
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Tidewater
African Violet Society
Ms. Dessie Hartlove
The African Violet Society
1528 Fawnwood Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
464-1153
dhart10140@cox.net |
Tidewater
Daylily Society
Ms. Janet Hong
Tidewater Daylily Society
2605 Pine Forrest Lane
Chesapeake, VA 23322
421-0097
prpdaylily@juno.com |
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Virginia
Beach Audubon Society
Mr.Terry Jenkins
Virginia Beach Audubon Society
2217 Chicks Beach Court
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
363-9177
trjenkins@vbschools.com |
Tidewater
Herb Society
Ms. Pat Terry
Herb Society of America
Tidewater Unit
PO Box 61442
Virginia Beach, VA 23466
pterry1@prodigy.net |
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Tidewater
Beekeepers Association
Mr. Floyd Watkins
121 Wade Cove Lane
Knotts Island, NC 27950-9616
563-2275
beewaspflw@aol.com |
Hampton
Roads Iris Society
Ms. Frances Thrash
Hampton Roads Iris Society
2109 Cocoa Circle
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
481-3484
francesthrash@cox.net |
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Virginia
Bonsai Society
Mr. Ronnie Baum, President
Virginia Bonsai Society
2708 North Landing Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
427-1973
weetwee@infionline.net |
Virginia
Native Plant Society
Ms. Kit Hayden
Virginia Native Plant Society
P.O. Box 3026
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
481-7288
billhayden@earthlink.net |
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Butterfly
Society of Virginia
Mr. Don Snipes
Butterfly Society of Virginia
1300 De Bree Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23517-2127
625-7143
drsnipes@cox.net
Available speakers:
Ruth Burch 499-6789
Nadine Scott 421-9253 |
Tidewater
Orchid Society
David Wheatley
Tidewater Orchid Society
5637 Sedgemoor Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
467-0760
jbryan@vbgov.com |
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Virginia
Camellia Society
Ms. Sally Simon
Virginia Camellia Society
508 Fairfax Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23507
625-0374
simon2ofus@aol.com |
Tidewater Rose Society
Mr. Glenn Millard, President
Tidewater Rose Society
4917 Manning Court
Chesapeake, VA 23321
488-2171
gmillard@cox.net |
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| Miscellaneous
| Central Library Reference and Information 431-3001 |
| City of Virginia Beach Speaker’s List 427-4111 |
| VPI Extension Service 427-4769 |
| London Bridge Nursery 463-0685 |
| McDonald Garden Center 464-5564
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| Tours
| HAMPTON
| Magnolia House 722-6881
232 S. Armistead Avenue, 23669
Fax: 723-6821
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| NORFOLK
| Chrysler Museum 664-6200 |
| The Hermitage Foundation 423-2052 |
| Moses Myers and/or Willoughby-Baylor House
Contact: Debbie Biller 664-6283 |
| Botanical Gardens
| General Information 441-5830 |
| Tours 441-5932 |
| Garden House Café 855-3176
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| RICHMOND
| Agecroft Hall and Gardens
4305 Sulgrave Road, Windsor Farms
Telephone 804-353-4241
(15th century Tudor manor house museum, with furnishings from 17th century England. On James River 23 acres of
landscaped grounds, tour length 45 minutes)
Open Tues. Sat. 10-4, Sun. 12:30-5 |
| Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
1800 Lakeside Avenue
Telephone 804-262-9887
Open Mon.-Sat. 9:30-4, Sun. 1-4
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| VIRGINIA BEACH
| Adam Thoroughgood House 460-0007 |
| Ferry Plantation House 473-5626 |
| Francis Land House & Historic Park & Trail 340-1732 |
| Life-Saving Museum of Virginia 422-1587 |
| Lynnhaven House 460-1688 |
| Virginia Beach Marine Science Museum 425-3474
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| WILLIAMSBURG
| Berkley Plantation 795-2453 |
| Carters Grove 299-1000 |
| Shirley Plantation 829-5121
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