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Ferry Plantation House, or Old Donation Farm, Ferry Farm, Walke Manor House, is a brick house in the neighborhood of Old Donation Farm, Virginia Beach in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The site dates back to 1642 when Savill Gaskin started the second ferry service in Hampton Roads to carry passengers on the Lynnhaven River to the nearby county courthouse and to visit plantations along the waterway. A cannon was used to signal the ferry, which had 11 total stops along the river. The first ferry service was started nearby by Adam Thoroughgood. The house, which is reputedly haunted by 11 spirits, has been used as a plantation, courthouse, school, and post office. It is currently a museum and educational center. A Summer History Camp, which educates youths about life in the 18th and 19th centuries, is also held on the site.
I was introduced to the Ferry Plantation 7 years ago by the then director Belinda Nash, I was so impressed that I decided to volunteer. I volunteered for well over two years with Belinda and the... Read more
Im gonna keep this short (kinda like a sneak peek) so you guys can check this place out. Its A historic house, Located in the midst of a newer built neighborhood. This house was built on a huge... Read more
The Ferry Plantation in Virginia Beach is a hidden gem. The tour guide, Cody Green, is not only a captivating speaker, he has a great sense of humor. The home has a great legacy and many... Read more
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