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P R O G R A M S
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
HISTORIC
HOUSES
PROGRAMS
Most public programs are free or are included with
paid exhibition admission. Some special events have
entry fees (as noted). In most cases, reservations are
not required for individuals, but please call for
group reservations.
Weekend Programs at the Historic Houses explore specific themes of the Moses Myers
House in greater detail. Weekend programs are scheduled weekly at 1 p.m. on Saturdays
and Sundays. For more information about programs at the Historic Houses, please call
(757) 441-1526.
SPECIAL EVENT
Sukkot: The Feast of Ingathering
Sunday, October 4 at 1 p.m. at
the Moses Myers House
Learn more about Norfolk’s
Jewish heritage as the home of
Norfolk’s first Jewish residents
highlights the festival of Sukkot.
This commemoration of God’s
protection over the Israelites in
the wilderness also celebrates the
gathering of the harvest. Help
build and decorate a traditional
sukkah! For information, please
call (757) 441-1526.
Randolph Rogers (American, 1825–1892)
Ruth Gleaning, 1853
Gift of James H. Ricau and
Museum purchase
Architour
Saturday, September 5 and
Sunday, September 6
Saturday, October 10 and
Sunday, October 11
Go behind the scenes and uncover architectural
evidence that reveals how the Myers House has
changed over time to meet the needs of the
people who have lived here. Find out how this
evidence provides clues to daily life throughout
the house.
Ladies of Norfolk—The Myers Women
Saturday, September 12 and
Sunday, September 13
Saturday, October 17 and
Sunday, October 18
Spend an hour in the company of the women
of the Myers household and learn about the
vital roles they played at home and in society.
Meet the Myers’ daughters—Adeline, Augusta,
and Mary Georgiana—and contrast their lives
with that of Chary, a 14-year-old slave girl.
…If You Lived During Slavery
Saturday, September 19 and
Sunday, September 20
Saturday, October 24 and
Sunday, October 25
Learn more about Norfolk’s African-American
heritage from the stories of enslaved and free
African-Americans at the Moses Myers House
through the Civil War. Experience history
through their eyes by following in their
footsteps throughout the Myers House, and
explore the unique differences between slavery
in cities and on plantations.
Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War
Saturday, September 26 and
Sunday, September 27
Saturday, October 31
Discover how the city of Norfolk was affected
by America’s most destructive war. Through
the experiences of the Myers family, find out
how the war touched everyone in Norfolk at
that time—soldiers and civilians, free and
slave, white and African-American, Northern
and Southern.
The Myers—A Jewish-American Family
Saturday, October 3 and
Sunday, October 4
Enter into the religious life of the Myers family
and understand the challenges faced by early
American Jews. Find out how the Myers family
practiced their religion and how their beliefs
found expression in their public lives.
THE FALL
BOOK SALE
September 9 – 20
in Huber Court near The Museum Shop
Save 50% on a select group of fine art books.
Choose from a large selection of titles,
including art histories, how-to books,
children’s books, and more.
THE ISLAND PEARL
JEWELRY
TRUNK SHOW
October 16 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
in The Museum Shop
Virginia Beach native Leighton Reeve’s
extensive travels to India, Thailand, and
China allow her to work directly with
families to handcraft her beautiful pearl
and semi-precious stone designs.
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