CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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NEW EXHIBIT 

• June-November, 2018

  “SELLING SUFFOLK – Then & Now“

  Our new exhibit is open!  This exhibit features signage and memorabilia from past and present businesses located in old Nansemond County and/or Suffolk, Virginia.

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Afternoon Conversations

Speaker Series in conjunction w/ Suffolk Public Library

Phillips-Dawson House @ 2 pm – 3 pm

• June 13 – Mariners’ Museum/Battle of Hampton Roads

• July 11-Fort Norfolk/John Limberg

• August 8-HOG WILD with author Lynne Waltz

• September 12-Military Aviation Museum/Skip Johnson (RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER) 

• October 10-Newport News Port of Embarkation WWI/Marc Nucup

Refreshments provided

Free & open to the public

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 COMING IN OCTOBER

FALL MEMBERSHIP DESSERT 

October 8th @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us at the Phillips-Dawson House for delicious desserts and special guest, Kathleen Grissom.  Kathleen is the author of “The Kitchen House” and  “Glory Over Everything”.  She will be speaking and signing books.  You do not want to miss this exclusive members only event!

 

TOUCH-A-TRUCK

SATURDAY, October 27, 2018 @ 11:00 am- 2:00 pm  
Touch-a-Truck, Train, and Trick or Treat will be in October at the Suffolk Seaboard Station Railroad Museum.  SNHS hosts this event for the community and their children.  This is our largest fundraisers and we need your help!  This takes a big team of sponsors and volunteers.  Each participant will be handing out Halloween candy to the youngsters.  There will be games, tattoo booth,  popcorn, treat bags, prizes and entertainment.  Please attend in your favorite costume!  Call 757-539-2781 tickets or for more information on volunteering or to become a sponsor.

$5.00 per person or 4/$15.00

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     COMING IN DECEMBER

Stay tuned!

 

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PAST EVENTS

January – April

Quilts Galore & More Exhibit “Every quilt has a story” 

Antique, vintage and modern quilts is the theme of our first exhibit in 2018.  Beautiful quilts are on display at the headquarters located at 137 Bank St. in downtown Suffolk. Please stop by during regular business hours, this exhibit is sure to impress.  Located at the headquarters, 137 Bank St. in historic downtown Suffolk. 

• March 12 @ 6:00 – 8:00 pm:  Spring Membership Banquet 
  • Potluck!  We will provide chicken & dessert, please bring delicious side-dish to share.
  • Please bring a delicious side dish to share with the membership.
  • Located at the Main Street United Methodist Church, 202 N. Main St.

•  Afternoon Conversations – Speaker Series in conjunction w/ Suffolk Public Library
  • Afternoon Conversations has moved to 2nd Wednesday of the month.
  • Phillips-Dawson House 2pm-3pm.
  • Refreshments provided.
  • Free & open to the public. 
    • March 14 – Jessica Ritchie, Old Dominion University Collections Librarian
    • April 11 – The Battle of Great Bridge w/ speakers from Waterways History Foundation
    • May 9 – Kevin Koons from Chippokes Plantation State Park

 

• April 7:  Civil War Tours with Kermit Hobbs 
  • First Baptist Suffolk and Suffolk-Nansemond Historical Society
    Spring 2018 Civil War Battlefield Tour Information

 

 

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