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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 - Saturday 10 am to 4pm.
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Upcoming Events
A Darling Afternoon Tea
Sunday, September 15th
Seating at 3 PM
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
Join a grown-up Wendy Darling as she reminisces on her travels in Neverland. Enjoy her stories of adventure and play games she learned from the Lost Boys while sampling sweets and savories inspired by Wendy’s childhood in Victorian London.
Southanger Soiree:
A Murderous Bon Voyage
Saturday, October 12th
Reservations from 5pm-8pm
$10 members, $15 Not-Yet Members
You are invited to a 1920s party to bid farewell to Catherine as she leaves on her epic Jane Austen voyage abroad, but all is not what it seems. Join us at this murderous spoof of Northanger Abbey and Austen’s other works and see if you can solve the mystery. 1920s or Regency Era costumes are encouraged!
Grimms Fairy Tale Tea - SOLD OUT!
Saturday, October 26th
and Sunday, October 27th
Seatings at 12pm and 3pm
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
This year's Witches Tea will shine a spotlight on the enchanting stories and villainous witches from ‘Grimm’s Fairy Tales’. Join us as our talented fabulist brings to life the timeless tales of the Black Forest. Pointy hats encouraged, but not required!
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Nevermore Market
Saturday, November 2nd
Market from 11am-5pm
The Nevermore Market is an enchanting celebration of creativity, drawing inspiration from the dark, mysterious, and gothic works of Edgar Allan Poe. With booths in the garden space and inside the museum brimming with handcrafted goods, art pieces, and unique trinkets, this market showcases a diverse array of creations. From hauntingly beautiful paintings and intricate sculptures to handmade jewelry and vintage-inspired clothing, each item reflects the gothic elegance that Poe's work is renowned for. This event is free to the public, but donations are greatly appreciated.
A Tea in Narnia - SOLD OUT!
Sunday, November 17th
Seatings at 12pm and 3pm
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
Enter through the wardrobe and meet us under the lamppost as we venture into the fantastical world of Narnia. Join us at this afternoon tea for turkish delight and an assortment of sweets and savories surrounded by the cozy decor of the holiday season.
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.
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.
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.
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.