Our next Meeting will be Sunday, MARCH 25, 2012

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MARCH 25TH KEMPSVILLE MEETING

    In response to many expressions of interest, the regular March meeting of the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society will focus upon the historical significance of Kempsville as the main intersection of the former village undergoes a major reconfiguration.

   We will meet at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 25th at Emmanual Episcopal Church, 5181 Princess Anne Road, to hear City Planning Department spokesperson  Clay Bernick describe plans to highlight Kempsville's heritage as part of the road reconfiguration project, and City Historic Resources Coorinator Mark Reed describe initial findings from the archaeological digging at the road constructionn site.   

   More details soon. 

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The PAC/VB Historical Society is a local Non-profit organization whose purpose in part is to bring alive the history of the City of Virginia Beach which includes the former Princess Anne County.   

     The Society owns the Upper Wolfsnare house, built by Thomas Walke in 1759.  

The Historical Society provides the sole support for maintanence and restoration of the Upper Wolfsnare house.  Donations to the Society are always welcome!
PAC/VB Historical Society Board of Directors...

Other historic houses in the area include the Francis Land House, The Thoroughgood House, Ferry Farm Plantation, and the Lynnhaven house.  These other historic properties are not owned or operated by the Historical Society but also have programs at their sites.  

The Francis Land House, The Thoroughgood House, and the Lynnhaven house are operated
by the City of Virginia Beach www.museumsvb.org 
For Program information & hours of operation call 757-385-5100.  
For Ferry Plantation House go to http://ferryplantation.org

Visit our Historic Places link for more information about these houses and other local history. 

Discover something unique about your neighborhood, read articles about local history, and the historic houses, museums, and other historic places in Virginia Beach.

Find some links to archives, research and activities of other public and non-profit history groups in our City and Tell Us Your Story by participating in our Community Roots project and sending us some memories, photos and local lore you want to share.    

You can explore a timeline of Virginia Beach history, watch for monthly historical facts or visit our 'gift shop' and support the Society by purchasing Princess Anne County/ Virginia Beach, A Pictorial History, by Dr. Stephen Mansfield, a historical publication available only through the Historical Society.   

You can learn more about the role of the Preservation Partnership and Historic Register in protecting the important structures of our history and also how to become an  Historical Society member.

LOCAL HISTORY BOOK FOR SALE

PRINCESS ANNE COUNTY & VIRGINIA BEACH
A PICTORIAL HISTORY

by Dr. Stephen Mansfield

A wonderful, well researched book
on our local history!!

ORDER IT TODAY!!!
Mail in Order Form

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New Book by Historical Society Member
Walter A. Whitehurst

SEE PHOTOS FROM
The Boardwalk History Fair
April 28, 2007
 

Visit or Contribute to our
Community Roots Effort!