An ecumenical walking tour of eight historic houses of worship in Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia, scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
The tour highlights local art, architecture, and history dating back to 1752, featuring:
- Stories of the Yellow Fever Epidemic, the Underground Railroad, and local Jewish history (dating to 1916).
- Irish immigrant history and the Tories and Loyalists buried in the Trinity Parish churchyard.
- Notable historic edifices, including st-johns-portsmouth (St. John's Church).
Event Details:
- Starting Point: St. Paul Roman Catholic Church (corner of Washington and High Street, Portsmouth, VA).
- Admission: $25 advance tickets (sales end Wednesday, May 6); limited walk-up tickets may be available. Lunch is included.
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