The Historic Martin Mansion

04/12/2026

It was the most beautiful day for a wedding yesterday! Our bride had a vision and I think we brought it! Congratulations Maria & Brian! 🤍

04/10/2026

We have been busy working on our spring projects! Our annual fundraiser with the Hunter House Museum was a success. Flowers are growing and the weather is warming. Here are some highlights from the year so far. 💕

03/04/2026

❤️❤️❤️

03/04/2026

Are you ready to step into your main character moment? The celebration is just one week away!

Join us in the historic halls of the Martin Mansion, where you can unwind to period music, savor delicious bites, and enjoy captivating entertainment—all while supporting the preservation of our local history.

Event Details:

Where: The Historic Martin Mansion, 524 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
When: Saturday March 7th, 2026 from 6PM - 9PM
Dress Code: Costumes are encouraged but not required! Outfit inspiration can be drawn from a Midsummer's Night Dream, Ever After, A Knight’s Tale, and general Renaissance festival garb!

To purchase tickets please visit www.hunterhousemuseum.org. For any questions please email [email protected] or call 757-623-9814.

***Tickets are only valid if purchased through the Hunter House Victorian Museum. Any tickets purchased from 3rd parties will not be honored**

📸 by Hannah Yurchison

03/04/2026

02/22/2026

We are so excited about this class!

02/21/2026

Can you believe there are only 2 weeks left till Revelry and Restoration, our Renaissance/Shakespeare themed fundraiser?

Tickets are limited but still available! Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you at our night of Revelry & Restoration:

- Historic musical stylings from The Itinerant Band

- Demonstrations of weapons and armor of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance Europe with Tidewater Renaissance Fighting Arts

- Amazingly talented artist Ashli Marie Rose offering silhouette portraits

- Local metalsmith Waagen Metal Works will provide education and demonstrations on this historic blacksmith trade. **Forge demonstrations will be weather permitting**

- Hannah Yurchison h will be documenting the whole revelry! A photo gallery will be made available to guests after the event.

- There will be a scavenger hunt throughout the night, with guests who earn the highest scores shall have their names entered into a drawing for a most illustrious prize: a handcrafted stained glass dagger! **This quest is automatically available to our Merrymaking Merchants and Gilded Gentry ticket holders** General Admission ticket holders can participate for an additional add-on price on the day of the event**

To learn more visit www.hunterhousemuseum.org

02/16/2026

We are so excited to be teaming up with the Tidewater Renaissance Fighting Arts for our night of Revelry and Restoration! ✨

They will be educating us on the study and use of the weapons and armor of the late Middle Ages and Renaissance Europe, and providing demonstrations on historical European martial arts, more commonly known as HEMA. Their studies are based on the historical manuscripts that taught martial students how to fight with the weapons and armor of the time.

To learn more about this group and our event please www.hunterhousemuseum.org✨

02/15/2026

Till death never looked so romantic—
Tiffany & Jeremy

🖤❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day 🖤❤️

02/13/2026

Get your tickets!! 🎟️

Get ready to raise a glass in honor of local history ✨

Tickets on sale now for Revelry and Restoration: An Evening in the Age of Shakespeare! This Renaissance-themed fundraiser invites guests to wander through a world of twinkling lights, whimsical décor, and timeless charm—all in support of local history. 

Where: The Historic Martin Mansion, 524 Fairfax Ave, Norfolk, VA 23507
When: Saturday March 7th, 2026 from 6PM - 9PM
Dress Code: Costumes are encouraged but not required! Outfit inspiration can be drawn from a Midsummer’s Night Dream, Ever After, A Knight’s Tale, and general Renaissance festival garb!

To purchase tickets and learn more visit www.hunterhousemuseum.org. For any questions please email [email protected] or call 757-623-9814. 

***Tickets are only valid if purchased through the Hunter House Victorian Museum. Any tickets purchased from 3rd parties will not be honored***

📸 by the amazing ❤️✨

02/13/2026

2026 first wedding of the year yesterday - and Amanda is STUNNING 👑✨👰🏼💍🍾🥂

📸 Ashley Marie Photography
🏛️ The Historic Martin Mansion