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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, Thursday - Saturday 10 am to 4pm.
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Upcoming Events
Woodland Magic: A Fairy Tea
Sunday, May 18th
Seatings at 12pm
& 3pm​
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
“Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind and dance upon the mountains like a flame!”--William Butler Yeats
Do you believe in faeries? If so, come join us in the woodland realm of the Fairy Queen. Enjoy an afternoon tea learning all about the garden magic of faeries. Character appearance included.
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Reservations are required. To make reservations please call 757-623-9814 or email hhvmwhitney@gmail.com.
An Afternoon with Anne: A Tea Party at Green Gables
Sunday, June 29th - Sold Out
Seatings at 12pm & 3pm ​
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
“Kindred spirits are not so scarce as I used to think. It's splendid to find out there are so many of them in the world.” - L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables
Bring your kindred spirit with you to this delightful afternoon tea in the garden. Tea, sweets, and savories inspired by Ann’s favorites. Tea in the garden, weather permitting.
History, Friendship & Fun: An American Girl Trivia Tea
Sunday, July 13th
Seatings at 12pm & 3pm​
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
Join us for an afternoon tea and fun trivia about the history of American Girl Dolls & their stories. Dolls were an important part of play and learning during the Victorian Era and beyond. Dolls encouraged but not required! Reservations are required.
The Women Behind the Men: Hidden History of Women in Games
Sunday, August 17th
Seatings at 12pm (sold out) & 3pm​
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
Listen as we spill the tea on the hidden history of the women behind the games of the gilded age. Enjoy a piping hot pot of tea and treats as you hear the origins of the games you know and love as well as perhaps some you have not heard of before.
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.