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Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House

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Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House was built in 1794 by Captain William Willoughby, a descendant of English immigrant Captain Thomas Willoughby I, who was the recipient of a 1636 Royal grant of 200 acres ? 50 of which would become the town of Norfolk in 1682. The house remained in the family until 1890 when it was sold. It subsequently fell into decline and was slated for demolition until it was bought and restored by the Norfolk Historic Foundation in 1964. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm Price: Free Admission.

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    Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House

    601 East Freemason Street
    Norfolk, VA 23510

    Phone: (757) 441-1526   |   Fax: 7573331089   |   Email   |  

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      02/18/09- Ongoing

      Fifty Years Later: The Lessons of Massive Resistance Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House Fifty Years Later: The Lessons of Massive Resistance Presented by Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House at Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House February 18, 2009 - Ongoing As part of a city-wide commemoration marking the 50th anniversary of the end of "massive resistance," the exhibition highlights this period in national history by chronologically displaying photographs, documents, and clippings of the people and places that forever changed Norfolk's Public Schools. 50 Years Later: The Lessons of Massive Resistance tells the story of the reopening of schools in Norfolk after Governor Lindsay Almond closed them rather than agree to court...

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    02/18/09- Ongoing

    Fifty Years Later: The Lessons of Massive Resistance Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House Fifty Years Later: The Lessons of Massive Resistance Presented by Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House at Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House February 18, 2009 - Ongoing As part of a city-wide commemoration marking the 50th anniversary of the end of "massive resistance," the exhibition highlights this period in national history by chronologically displaying photographs, documents, and clippings of the people and places that forever changed Norfolk's Public Schools. 50 Years Later: The Lessons of Massive Resistance tells the story of the reopening of schools in Norfolk after Governor Lindsay Almond closed them rather than agree to court...

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    12/12/10	Home for the Holidays Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House
    08/13/08	I Have Not Yet Begun to Fight Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House
    08/09/08	How Does Your Garden Grow Feathered Friends Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House
    06/14/08	How Does Your Garden Grow? Common Scents Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House
    03/10/08- 04/06/08	Crossroads: Transportation in Norfolk Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House