The PAC/VB Historical Society is a local Non-profit organization whose purpose in part is to bring alive the history of the City of Virginia Beach which includes the former Princess Anne County.   

     The Society owns the Upper Wolfsnare house, built by Thomas Walke in 1759.  

Other historic houses in the area include the Francis Land House, The Thoroughgood House, Ferry Farm Plantation, and the Lynnhaven house.  These other historic properties are not owned or operated by the Historical Society but also have programs at their sites.  Visit our Historic Places link for more information. 

Discover something unique about your neighborhood, read articles about local history, and the historic houses, museums, and other historic places in Virginia Beach.

Find some links to archives, research and activities of other public and non-profit history groups in our City and Tell Us Your Story by participating in our Community Roots project and sending us some memories, photos and local lore you want to share.    

You can explore a timeline of Virginia Beach history, watch for monthly historical facts or visit our 'gift shop' and support the Society by purchasing Princess Anne County/ Virginia Beach, A Pictorial History, by Dr. Stephen Mansfield, a historical publication available only through the Historical Society.   

You can learn more about the role of the Preservation Partnership and Historic Register in protecting the important structures of our history and also how to become an  Historical Society member.

SEE PHOTOS FROM
The Boardwalk History Fair
April 28, 2007
 

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