Get Involved
As a member of the Princess County/Virginia Beach Historical Society you will have free admission to the historic Upper Wolfsnare house, receive our quarterly newsletter, participate in our general meetings and be invited to members only activities.
Roll up your sleeves and join a committee!
Finance - Work with the Treasurer to establish an annual budget for the Society; suggest and assist with raising money for the purpose of carrying on the affairs of the Society.
Building and Grounds - Supervise all construction, repair and improvements of all buildings, grounds, and structures owned or operated by the Society
Programs - Work with the Historian to plan programs of historical interest for members and the public.
Membership - Responsible for maintaining a current list of members and recruiting new members for the Society.
Social Media - Responsible for writing and publishing the Society's newsletter - Maintaining and updating the Society's Website, Facebook and Instagram accounts - Creating educational audio and video programs
*If you have a certain talent or skill you are will to share, or if you'd prefer to volunteer remotely, let us know!
You may choose to support us by making a donation. You can donate to our general fund, which pays the costs of daily operations, utilities, etc. OR you can donate to the John Ballio Upper Wolfsnare Memorial Fund, which helps pay for the upkeep and repairs of the historic Upper Wolfsnare House. The Society is a 501 (c) 3, so your donations may be tax deductible.
Help underwrite the costs of our newsletter or one of our educational programs or special events. Contact us for additional information.
JOHN BAILLIO UPPER WOLFSNARE MEMORIAL BUILDING FUND
Help us preserve this Historic House with a donation to our building repairs fund!
John Baillio served as President of the Historical Society from 2006 to 2016 and was deeply committed to the preservation of the Upper Wolfsnare House and its grounds, originally built in 1759. In 2018, the John Baillio Upper Wolfsnare Memorial Fund was established to honor his legacy.
Funds are used exclusively for the restoration and preservation of the house and grounds. Guided by a professional historical preservationist and other experts, a prioritized list of necessary improvements has been developed.
The Upper Wolfsnare House is owned and maintained by the Historical Society and is supported entirely through member donations. The Society receives no funding from the City of Virginia Beach. Your contribution—of any amount—plays a vital role in preserving this historic landmark. Please see the membership form for details on how to donate.
Calling All Upper Wolfsnare Owner Families
We'd Like to Hear From You
Do you recognize any of the names in the image above? Are you descended from any of these families? We are looking for you!
The Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society wants to know more about each of the families who owned Upper Wolfsnare since it was built in 1759, starting with Thomas Walke, III.
We plan to research the families and share the information we find with others.
We’d love to be able to invite these families to come and reunite at Upper Wolfsnare and share any stories they might have from the days when their families resided in the house. If you would like to work on this project with us, even if you are not related to the families listed here, please send us your name, contact information, and best times for you to be able to attend an organization meeting.