The beginning of Historic Garden Week dates to 1927, when a flower show organized by the Garden Club of Virginia raised an impressive $7,000 to save trees planted by Thomas Jefferson on the lawn at Monticello.
The Garden Club of Virginia operates as a non-profit organization comprised of 48 member clubs and 3,400 volunteers. Proceeds from Historic Garden Week fund the restoration and preservation of Virginia’s historic public gardens and provide graduate level research fellowships.
Historic Garden Week is held annually:
Dates for 2026 are April 18-25, and dates for 2027 are April 17-24.
There will be 29 tours across the state and our local tour here in Norfolk will take place on Thursday, April 23rd.
$50 pp advance ticket price
$60 pp day of ticket price
$15 pp child’s ticket ages 5 – 17 yrs. old Children under five are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
A combo. ticket for the Virginia Beach and Norfolk tour is available for $85 pp. Please use the General Ticketing on our menu.
The Larchmont neighborhood, surrounding a triangular green space and bordered by the Lafayette River, was developed in 1906 by the firm Bellamy and Hough. Located five miles from downtown Norfolk, it was considered “country” by the locals, which inspired the developing firm to create its own bus line, called the Larchmont Transit Company. This allowed residents to enjoy a neighborhood with spacious, elegant homes; expansive, bucolic gardens; and life on the river. Today, this neighborhood is known for its beautifully maintained and restored 100-year-old homes, as well as outdoor spaces that make residents proud to call this place home.
Pet Parade kicks off at 3PM
Corned beef sausages from Pendulum Meats
Cats on the Blacktop live from 4–7PM
Karaoke at 7PM
Zero leprechaun judgment
Maximum festive chaos
