A History Lover's Guide to Norfolk

by Jaclyn A. Spainhour (Editor), Peggy Haile McPhillips (Introduction)

Overview

Begun in the seventeenth century as a small settlement nestled along the Elizabeth River, Norfolk had grown into a vibrant port city by the Revolutionary War. The city spread out from early neighborhoods like the Freemason District into nineteenth-century enclaves like Ghent along the Hague. Twentieth-century Norfolk was marked by its development into a bustling Navy town. Journey through the vibrant past of this multifaceted locale, guided by expert authors from local museums, historical organizations and city institutions. Walk the city's most historic neighborhoods and learn the history of its beachside communities. End with suggestions of places to eat and play that evoke traces of Norfolk's past. Crack open these pages to learn that Virginia is truly for history lovers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781439672556
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	05/10/2021
Series:	History & Guide
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	224
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Peggy Haile McPhillips is the recently retired Historian for the City of Norfolk. Amanda Williams is the acting director of the MacArthur Memorial in Norfolk, Virginia. Jaclyn Spainhour is the director of the Hunter House Victorian Museum in Norfolk, Virginia. Anthony J. Orlikoff is the lead education specialist at the National Museum of the Army in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Rachel McCall is the director of strategic initiatives with the Downtown Norfolk Council. Raven Hudson is the former assistant director of the Hunter House Victorian Museum in Norfolk, Virginia. Matthew Whitlock is an instructor of history at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Jennifer Lucy is the marketing and design manager for the Hermitage Museum and Gardens in Norfolk, Virginia. Shannon Stafford is the lead tour guide for the Norfolk Society of Cemetery Conservation. Barbara Gullickson is the director of visitor experience with VisitNorfolk in Norfolk, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Preface 9

Introduction: A Brief History of Norfolk Peggy Haile McPhillips 11

1 Hustle and Bustle: Downtown in the Port City Amanda Williams 25

2 Cobblestones and Curved Arches: Historic Freemason District Jaclyn Spainhour 39

3 The Navy's City: Norfolk's Military History, 1667-1945 Anthony J. Orlikoff 57

4 New Energy of Norfolk: Arts and the NEON District Rachel McCall 93

5 Along the Hague: Life in Historic Ghent Raven Hudson 125

6 On the Seashore: Attractions in Ocean View Matthew Whitlock 151

7 Leisure in Larchmont: Life Near the Hermitage Museum & Gardens Jennifer Lucy 161

8 History through the Headstones: Norfolk's Historic Cemeteries Shannon Stafford 173

9 More to See and Do for the History Lover Barbara Gullickson 187

Notes 203

Works Consulted 207

Index 217

About the Authors 221