August 2018
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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{August 4 - Suffolk Mystery Authors Festival}
Cedar Hill Cemetery Guided Stroll
August 9 & 27 | 10:00am
August 25 | 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 9 & 27 | 10:00am
August 25 | 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.
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge “Swamp Safari”
August 10, 18, 19 & 29 | 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 10, 18, 19 & 29 | 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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Movie: Murder On The Orient Express
Starring Kenneth Branagh, Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Josh Gad, Derek Jacobi, Judi Dench, Penélope Cruz, Willem Dafoe, Daisy Ridley, and Leslie Odom, Jr.. Sponsored by Suffolk Tourism August 16 | 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 |
The famed Belgian moustachioed detective, Hercule Poirot, is in need of balancing things in his life with a small vacation. Instead, the vigilant detective will soon find himself aboard the luxurious Orient Express, sharing a carriage with an eclectic assortment of first-class travelers and an invisible murderer who walks unnoticed among them. When a sudden massive avalanche blocks the tracks, trapping the passengers in the locomotive, the gruesome murder of a fellow commuter will force Poirot to race against time to solve the puzzle before the killer strikes again. Kenneth Branagh directs and leads an all-star cast, including Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, Penélope Cruz, Judi Dench, Daisy Ridley and Leslie Odom, Jr., in this stylish, suspenseful and thrilling mystery.
Rated: PG -13
Running Time: 1 hour 54 minutes
Rated: PG -13
Running Time: 1 hour 54 minutes
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Murder Mystery: Dying for Love
August 17 | 7-9pm | Free & Open to the Public | 18+ Suffolk Art Gallery, 118 Bosley Avenue Have a KILLER good time with the Suffolk Public Library and Suffolk Art League. Light refreshments, libations, and murder will be on the menu! Event is FREE to attend. Cash bar will be hosted by the Suffolk Art League. Sponsored by the Suffolk Public Library & Suffolk Art League suffolkpubliclibrary.com suffolkartleague.com |
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Legends of Main Street:
A Suffolk Ghost Walk
August 28 | 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 28 | 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.