August 2019
The Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival
has inspired a month of mystery events and activities for all ages. Check out what's happening throughout The Month of Mystery: |
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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge “Swamp Safari”
August 3, 17, 21, & 25 | Reservations Required
Departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street
Bus boards at 9:15am; departs at 9:30am
Tour runs 10:00am-1:30pm
$10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military and children (ages 3-12)
The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal.
Despite its foreboding moniker, the Great Dismal Swamp is one of few remaining American wildernesses and is home to black bear, bobcats, river otters, rattlesnakes and many rare plants. It is the largest intact remnant of a vast habitat that once covered more than one million acres of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Especially attractive to birders and nature lovers, the Great Dismal Swamp boasts 200 species of birds, yellow-bellied and spotted turtles, lizards, salamanders, frogs and toads. Despite its impressive size and age, the Great Dismal Swamp remains a mystery to most people. Its thick forests protect its wildlife and ward off intruders. But for those who venture in, the Dismal Swamp shelters a wealth of history and lore, flora and fauna. Visitors may participate in hiking, biking, nature photography, wildlife observation, hunting, fishing and boating.
One of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, narrated Swamp Safaris fill up quickly. The four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children.
August 3, 17, 21, & 25 | Reservations Required
Departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street
Bus boards at 9:15am; departs at 9:30am
Tour runs 10:00am-1:30pm
$10 adults; $8 seniors (60+), military and children (ages 3-12)
The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal.
Despite its foreboding moniker, the Great Dismal Swamp is one of few remaining American wildernesses and is home to black bear, bobcats, river otters, rattlesnakes and many rare plants. It is the largest intact remnant of a vast habitat that once covered more than one million acres of southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina. Especially attractive to birders and nature lovers, the Great Dismal Swamp boasts 200 species of birds, yellow-bellied and spotted turtles, lizards, salamanders, frogs and toads. Despite its impressive size and age, the Great Dismal Swamp remains a mystery to most people. Its thick forests protect its wildlife and ward off intruders. But for those who venture in, the Dismal Swamp shelters a wealth of history and lore, flora and fauna. Visitors may participate in hiking, biking, nature photography, wildlife observation, hunting, fishing and boating.
One of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, narrated Swamp Safaris fill up quickly. The four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children.
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Movies at the Center:
The House With a Clock in Its Walls Starring Jack Black, Cate Blanchett, Owen Vaccaro, Renee Elise Goldsberry, and Sunny Siljic Sponsored by Suffolk Tourism Saturday, August 3 | 11:00am Free & Open to the Public Donations of new school supplies gladly accepted Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 West Finney Avenue 757.923.0003 | 757.923.2900 box office SuffolkCenter.org |
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A young orphan named Lewis Barnavelt is initiated into a world of magic and mayhem by his eccentric warlock uncle and a matronly witch in this fun family film that is a great mystery for the kids. Lewis uses his newfound abilities to help them locate a clock with the power to bring about the end of the world. Magical mayhem ensues.
Rated: PG
Running Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
Rated: PG
Running Time: 1 hour 4 minutes
Cedar Hill Cemetery Guided Stroll
August 5, 15, 17 & 30 | 4:00pm
Reservations Required
$7 adults; $5 seniors, military and children
*not recommended for children under 12
Departs from The Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street
Originally constructed as "Green Hill Cemetery," this 32-acre expanse of hilly terrain and ancient cedar trees has many stories to reveal. Located behind Riddick's Folly House Museum, Cedar Hill Cemetery (1802) is an official site of the Virginia Civil War Trails program, as it is the final resting place for many Confederate generals and soldiers. Enjoy a 60-minute stroll of Cedar Hill Cemetery's historically fascinating and hauntingly beautiful grounds.
August 5, 15, 17 & 30 | 4:00pm
Reservations Required
$7 adults; $5 seniors, military and children
*not recommended for children under 12
Departs from The Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street
Originally constructed as "Green Hill Cemetery," this 32-acre expanse of hilly terrain and ancient cedar trees has many stories to reveal. Located behind Riddick's Folly House Museum, Cedar Hill Cemetery (1802) is an official site of the Virginia Civil War Trails program, as it is the final resting place for many Confederate generals and soldiers. Enjoy a 60-minute stroll of Cedar Hill Cemetery's historically fascinating and hauntingly beautiful grounds.
{August 10 - Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival}
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Movies at the Center:
Mission: Impossible - Fallout Starring Tom Cruise, Henry Cavill, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Angela Bassett, and Rebecca Ferguson Sponsored by Suffolk Tourism Thursday, August 15 | 7:00pm Free & Open to the Public Donations of new school supplies gladly accepted Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 West Finney Avenue 757.923.0003 | 757.923.2900 box office SuffolkCenter.org |
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After a mission goes wrong and anarchist Solomon Lane escapes custody, Ethan Hunt and his IMF team are blamed and their loyalty is questioned. They attempt to fulfill their initial mission and recapture Lane while also trying to outrun a ruthless CIA agent tasked with taking them out. As Hunt fends off these old and new threats, including an imminent nuclear attack, he also realizes allies within IMF might have other motives. An all-star cast made this exciting thriller a huge box office hit with critical praise.
Rated: PG-13
Running Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
Rated: PG-13
Running Time: 2 hours 27 minutes
Legends of Main Street:
A Suffolk Ghost Walk
August 30 | 8:00pm | Reservations Required
$10 adults / $8 Seniors & Military
*Not recommended for children under 9
Departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street
A hair-raising encounter with the “spirited” side of Suffolk. Follow a costumed guide through the shadows of historic Main Street discovering stories, legends and “unexplained occurrences” by lantern light. Tales of unsolved mysteries and unresolved affairs abound throughout Suffolk’s historically hip Ghost Walk. Not appropriate for children under 9.
A Suffolk Ghost Walk
August 30 | 8:00pm | Reservations Required
$10 adults / $8 Seniors & Military
*Not recommended for children under 9
Departs from the Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street
A hair-raising encounter with the “spirited” side of Suffolk. Follow a costumed guide through the shadows of historic Main Street discovering stories, legends and “unexplained occurrences” by lantern light. Tales of unsolved mysteries and unresolved affairs abound throughout Suffolk’s historically hip Ghost Walk. Not appropriate for children under 9.