Virginia Historic Garden Week- Portsmouth
April 18 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
$40The Elizabeth River has long been a part of our country’s history, dating back to the first Native American villages sighted by Captain John Smith during his 1608 discovery journey—land grants followed on both sides of the Western Branch tributary. Plantations, farms, and the maritime industry brought people. Founded in 1752, Portsmouth holds a significant place in our nation’s history, from the Revolution to the Civil War; and remains an important modern seaport today. This tour showcases the riverbank neighborhoods of Glenshellah, Green Acres, and Sterling Point, providing visitors with access to six private properties. Each is unique, featuring diverse architecture, settings, and stories to tell of beauty, conservation, and restoration.
Adults: $40 in advance
$50 day of your Tour
Children 5-17 $15
Children under 5 years, Free with an Adult
Purchase Tickets Here: https://gcvirginia.org/historic-garden-week/tickets/general-ticketing/
Tour proceeds from “America’s Largest Open House” fund the restoration and preservation of Virginia’s historic public gardens and a research fellowship program in landscape architecture.
*Convenience fees cover credit card processing costs and Eventbrite’s services which allow us to offer online ticket sales. This ensures that 100% of proceeds benefit the restoration and preservation of Virginia’s historic public gardens.
Historic Garden Week’s 2026 Guidebook is offered at no cost beginning in mid-February at hundreds of local businesses and visitor centers across Virginia. A complete list of those locations will be available in mid-February.