2013 Calendar

April 17, 2013
Garden Tour
5:00 pm

May 2, 2013
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
5:30 pm

May 3, 2013
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
noon

August 5-9, 2013
Diggin' in the Dirt

September 5, 2013
Garden Tour
5:00 pm

September 12, 2013
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
5:30 pm

September 13, 2013
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
noon

December 6, 2013
Holiday Tea and Tour
2-4 pm

December 7, 2013
Gingerbread Tea and Tour
10 am

December 8, 2013
Gingerbread Tea and Tour
2 pm

December 11, 2013
Holiday Tour
4 and 6 pm

December 13, 2013
Holiday Tea and Tour
2-4 pm

December 15, 2013
Gingerbread Tea and Tour
2 pm

December 17, 2013
Holiday Tour
4 and 6 pm

Tours and Events

Girl ScoutPrograms

Virginia House now offers a variety of Girl Scout programs for all levels. For more information call 804.353.4251 or email Tracy Bryan.

Young Virginia House Naturalists
• Dates to be announced

Families with children ages 6 and under
This Saturday morning program introduces young children and their parents to the history and nature of a place. Children will have the opportunity to explore the site while learning about nature. Each program includes a story, hands-on activity and craft. Reservations required; please call 804.353.4251 or email Tracy Bryan

Behind-the-Scenes Tours
• May 2, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
• May 3, 2013, noon
• September 12, 2013, 5:30 p.m.
• September 13, 2013, noon

Join the staff for a behind-the-scenes look at Virginia House. Visit seldom-seen areas of the museum and enjoy a close look at the collections of Alexander and Virginia Weddell. The house, preserved much the same as it was when the Weddells resided there from 1928 to 1948, includes English and Spanish antiques, silk draperies, oriental carpets, and fine silver and china. After the tour, guests are welcome to visit the more than eight acres of grand gardens at Virginia House. Programs last approximately one hour. The program is free to VHS members and $6 for nonmembers. Reservations required; please call 804.353.4251 or email Tracy Bryan.

Garden Tours
• April 17, 2013, 5 pm
• September 5, 2013, 5 pm

Join the staff for an in-depth look at more than eight acres of grand gardens at Virginia House. It took 20 years for Virginia Weddell, working with noted landscape architect Charles Gillette, to create the picturesque gardens. From formal spring tulip displays to the naturalistic plantings, the gardens and grounds of Virginia House provide a rich tapestry of texture and color throughout the year. Today, close to 1,000 types of ornamental plants thrive throughout formal gardens. This event takes place at 5 pm and is free for VHS members and $6 for nonmembers. Reservations required; please call 804.353.4251 or email Tracy Bryan.

Holiday Tour
•December 11, 4 and 6 pm
•December 17, 4 and 6 pm

These 45 minute tours will offer visitors the opportunity to enjoy the decorations and learn about holiday traditions at Virginia House. Reservations required; please call 804.353.4251 or email Tracy Bryan.

Jr. Ambassador Passport Travels
• Date to be announced

Children ages 7 – 10
Offers a full day camp where children explore the culture, food, geography and music from the countries where Alexander Weddell served as a diplomat. Each day focuses on a different country, giving children the opportunity to compare/contrast customs and traditions from each country. Registration fee: $135 for VHS members' children and grandchildren; $150 for nonmembers. Reservations required; please call 804.353.4251 or email Tracy Bryan.

Diggin' in the Dirt
• August 5 - 9, 2013

Children ages 6 – 8
Offers a full day camp were children experience the gardens of Virginia House and Agecroft Hall. Camp focuses on Virginia plants, weather and gardening. Projects include creating butterfly gardens, growing herbs, making stepping stones, learning cloud types and weather charting. Registration fee: $135 for VHS members' children and grandchildren; $150 for nonmembers. Reservations required; please call 804.353.4251 or email Tracy Bryan.

Gingerbread Tea and Tour
• December 7, 2013, 10 am
• December 8, 2013, 2 pm
• December 15, 2013, 2 pm (for families with children 5 years and younger)

Celebrate the holidays and create a new family tradition! Design and build your own gingerbread house using gingerbread pieces, snow-like frosting, gumdrops, candy canes, and other colorful treats. Cider and cookies will be served as Virginia House staff talk about holiday traditions in the Tudor home. This event costs $18 per family for VHS members and $24 per family for nonmembers. Reservations required; please call 804.353.4251 or email Tracy Bryan.

Holiday Tea and Tour
• December 6, 2013, 2-4 pm
• December 13, 2013, 2-4 pm

Spend an afternoon enjoying tea, conversation and holiday decorations at Virginia House. Learn how Alexander and Virginia Weddell may have celebrated the holidays while living in Mexico, Argentina and Spain. This event costs $23 for VHS members and $29 for nonmembers. Reservations required; please call 804.353.4251 or email Tracy Bryan.