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The museum offers special events throughout the calendar year to include afternoon teas, lectures, literary programs, community partnerships, craft shows, and more. These events are part of the fundraising efforts to preserve the Hunter House Victorian Museum. Please check our schedule of events below every few months as it is updated seasonally. Reservations are required for all events. To make a reservation call the museum at 757-623-9814, and please leave a voicemail if we do not answer. You can also email hhvmwhitney@gmail.com or click the button below. All calls and emails will be returned during our regular business hours, Wednesday - Friday 10 am to 4pm.
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Upcoming Events
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A Jolly Holiday with Mary
Sunday, November 23rd
Seatings at 12pm & 3pm - SOLD OUT
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
Come take a walk on the fantastical side of Victorian London. Venture into a wonder filled world inspired by our favorite magical nanny and her friends at this afternoon tea open to children of all ages.
Tea as Old as Time
Sunday, December 7th
Seatings at 12pm & 3pm
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
Be our guest and mingle with Princess Belle as she shares a tale as old as time. Enjoy a tea service of sweets and savories fit for princes and princesses of all ages. A character experience is included.
Victorian Holiday Market
Saturday, December 13th
10am - 3pm
Free to the public!
In the midst of your festivities, take a breath and step back into the Christmas Past of the Victorian Era. The market will showcase locally crafted gifts, and treats for you and your loved ones just in time for holiday shopping. The home is open for you to view our decorations at your own pace all day with vendors inside and outside the home. This event is free to the public, but donations are greatly appreciated.
Victorian Christmas Tea
Saturday December 20th and Sunday, December 21st
Seatings at 12pm & 3pm
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
I will honor Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all year - Charles Dickens
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Spend an afternoon savoring the holidays. Enjoy savories and seasonal sweets with an endless pot of tea amid the traditional Christmas decorations of the Victorian Era. This tea will feature live music.​
A Note on Tea Events
Our biggest and most popular way to raise funds has always been our monthly themed teas. Owning to the need for additional funds for preservation and the rising costs of programming events and entertainment, we are changing our non-member tea price to $45.00 per person.
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We regret that due to the size and nature of our facility, we are unable to provide accommodations for dietary needs or restrictions. All menus are set for each event and cannot be changed. Should you wish to attend one of our teas and bring your own food from home while partaking in our tea beverage service and event atmosphere, we can offer a discounted price of $15 for such occasions. Please make this request at the time you make your reservations.
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Our teas typically include scones with jam or curd, three sweet items, three savory items, and our signature hot tea- Miss Eloise’s afternoon tea, which is a black tea with Jasmine. We do not offer additional tea options as we are not a restaurant or tea house and these special tea programs are designed with set menus. You are welcome to bring tea bags from home if you require decaffeinated options; we are happy to provide you with hot water, sugar, milk, and lemon as needed.
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Reservations are required for all events. To make a reservation call the museum at 757-623-9814, and please leave a voicemail if we do not answer. You can also email hhvmwhitney@gmail.com or click the button below.