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Wreath Workshop Craft a holiday wreath for your door or centerpiece in this fun interactive workshop led by members of the Peninsula Master Naturalists. Materials include natural elements from the property as well as traditional seasonal adornments. All materials and supplies are provided.
The program fee of $20.00/person includes a guided tour of the historic house highlighting holiday customs through the centuries. Advanced registration is required. The wreath-making workshop will be conducted outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
Remember Pearl Harbor Visit the Virginia War Museum this December 7th for programming centered around the 83rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. From noon until 3pm, tours and presentations will focus on the history, stories, and timeline of the planning and implementation of the attack. We will showcase some of our collections from World War II, including items that were at Pearl Harbor.
The day also will include a community remembrance project as well as a screening at 3pm of an interview with Elizabeth McIntosh, journalist and intelligence agent. We will conclude with a wreath-laying at 4pm at the Pearl Harbor Memorial just outside the museum in Huntington Park.
All activities are included with regular admission of $8/adult, $7/senior, $6/student (7-18), and $20/family. Under age 7 is free. There is no admission fee for the wreath-laying ceremony.
Happy Holly-Days at Historic EndviewExplore Christmas through the ages at Historic Endview’s “Happy Holly-Days” event on December 13! Walk through the historic house to learn about Christmas decorations of the past, then try your hand at crafts from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries so you can take home a touch of Christmas cheer. Before you leave, make sure to visit with Santa Claus and get a selfie, 2024 style!
Advance registration through Eventbrite is only $10.00/person (plus small convenience fee). Please choose an entry time of 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, or 8:00 to help manage visitation inside the historic house. Plan to arrive 5-10 minutes before your entry time to ensure a smooth check-in.
Ticket sales will end on Eventbrite on Friday, December 13 at noon. After that, tickets will be sold at the gate for $15.00/person, cash only, as space allows.
Please be aware that unless it is raining, some craft activities will take place outside, so guests should dress for the weather.
Questions? Call Historic Endview at (757) 887-1862 or email nnhistoricsites@nnva.gov.
The Shipyard Experience: A Trolley and Walking TourAlthough visitors cannot enter Newport News Shipyard due to security restrictions, this tour will feature many sites related to the shipyard, including Huntington Avenue homes, the tugboat Dorothy, the Apprentice School Dormitory, the Victory Arch and Victory Landing Park, the Yard District, and Hilton Village. Participants will learn about the shipyard’s founding, its role in 20th century wars, and its current priorities. The tour will be led by a museum historian from Newport News Historic Services and will include brief opportunities to walk around.
The tour will begin and end at the Virginia War Museum, where there is ample free parking. Please arrive at 9:45am to board the trolley for a 10:00am departure.
The trolley is heated and air conditioned and has traditional wooden bench seating. It does not have seat belts and cannot accommodate car seats, so the tour is not recommended for children.
The trolley is wheelchair accessible. If you use a wheelchair, please contact us at nnhistoricsites@nnva.gov when purchasing your ticket so we can adjust the ticket capacity accordingly.
Tickets are $20/person and are available in advance at Eventbrite. Please note that ticket pre-sales end at 3:00pm on Friday, December 13. Remaining tickets, if available, may be purchased beginning at 9:00AM at the Virginia War Museum on Saturday, December 14.
A Candlelit ChristmasEnjoy A Candlelit Christmas at Lee Hall Mansion on Friday, December 20 from 6:00 to 8:50pm. Guided tours will feature 19th-century Christmas decorations and discuss holiday traditions. After your tour, enjoy a sweet treat and spiced apple cider!
Tours will depart every 20 minutes. Group size is limited. Please purchase a timed ticket in advance on Eventbrite for $15.00/person (plus small convenience fee). Ticket sales will end on Friday, December 20 at noon. After that time, any remaining tickets may be purchased at the door for $20.00/person, cash only.
Please note that the guided tour will feature the first floor of Lee Hall Mansion, which is only accessible by ascending stairs with railings. Once inside, to assist guests with disabilities, a folding chair may be provided upon request. The restrooms are located on the basement level.
Questions? Please email us at nnhistoricsites@nnva.gov.
