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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
Seasonal Splendor: A Holiday Watercolor Workshop
Saturday, December 7th at 4pm
$10 for members, $20 for non-members
Join us in a fun afternoon of blending creativity with festive cheer. In this class you’ll explore the art of watercolor painting while designing your own custom holiday cards to send to friends and family. Supplies will be provided.
Advanced reservations and payment is required. Please email hhvmkirby@gmail.com or call 757-623-9814 to book your spot.
A Traditional Christmas Tea
Saturday, December 14th
Sunday, December 15th (SOLD OUT)
Seatings at 12pm and 3pm
$30 Members/$45 Not-Yet Members/$15 Children under 13
Come immerse yourself in the Christmas atmosphere at the Hunter House. Experience a traditional Victorian Christmas Tea with sweets and savories accompanied by the seasonal sounds of the hammered dulcimer. This event is part of the fundraising efforts to preserve the Hunter House Victorian Museum.
A Cratchit Christmas
Saturday, December 21st
Time: 4pm-8pm
$10 members, $15 Not-Yet Members
Enjoy a theatrical evening out with a Holiday Classic, Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Follow miserly Scrooge through the Hunter House as he encounters the ghosts who help him find his Christmas spirit. No ‘Bah Humbug!’ to be had with light refreshments to follow in the museum garden.
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.