Tour Suffolk Historic Downtown Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches, and Virginia Civil War Trails. Legends of Main Street: A Suffolk Ghost Walk A hair-raising encounter with the “spirited” side of Suffolk. Follow a costumed guide through the shadows of historic Main Street, discovering stories, legends, and “unexplained occurrences” by lantern light. Tales of unsolved mysteries and unresolved affairs abound throughout Suffolk’s historically hip Ghost Walk. Victorian Suffolk: Dying To Be There, A Guided Discovery of Cedar Hill Cemetery This walking tour explores the hidden meanings buried in Suffolk’s Historic Cedar Hill Cemetery. The tour features Victorian-era symbolism, burial practices, funerary industries, and mourning rituals. This intriguing and educational excursion highlights how the residents of Suffolk both lived and died in the 19th century. Cedar Hill Cemetery is more than two centuries old, with roots that harken back to the founding of Suffolk. With keen eyes and curious minds, this tour will bring into focus the fascinating world of Victorian America, their obsession with death, dying, and living beyond the grave. Cedar Hill Cemetery Guided Stroll Downtown Suffolk’s historic Cedar Hill Cemetery is a 32-acre expanse, rich in history and natural beauty. Once the 18th century farm of John Constant, Cedar Hill is now the final resting place for historical figures, politicians, and soldiers—many of whom greatly impacted the growth of Suffolk, as well as Virginia. An official Virginia Civil War Trail site, Cedar Hill Cemetery has long been an attraction for history buffs and walking groups.
Hometown Heroes Walking Tour Suffolk’s citizens, like in most other American localities, have served and sacrificed in the name of freedom. This 60-minute walking tour through Cedar Hill Cemetery highlights and honors the graves and memorials of soldiers from Suffolk and old Nansemond County who died in combat during the two World Wars, Korean War, and Vietnam War. Great Dismal Swamp Safari Narrated Bus Tour Anything but dismal! Despite its foreboding moniker, the Great Dismal Swamp is one of a few remaining American wildernesses and is home to the black bear, bobcats, rare plants, snakes, and river otters. The Great Dismal Swamp boasts 200 species of birds, frogs, lizards, salamanders, and yellow-bellied and spotted turtles. Great Dismal Swamp Underground Railroad Pavilion Tour The Great Dismal Swamp became the first national wildlife refuge designated as a site on the National Underground Network to Freedom. The Dismal Swamp maroon history is featured on this 90-minute guided tour of the Underground Railroad Pavilion built to showcase the swamp’s role for those seeking freedom. Great Dismal Swamp Guided Nature Stroll A wonderful place to connect with nature, with the Washington Ditch Trail the most often-recommended trail for hiking and biking. Enjoy a guided walk as you learn about the flora, fauna, wildlife, and history that abound in this 112,000-acre wilderness. The elevated boardwalk is located adjacent to the Washington Ditch parking area.
Photos this page, top to bottom, left to right: Legends of Main Street – A Suffolk Ghost Walk; Victorian Suffolk Cemetery Tour; Cross at Cedar Hill Cemetery; Gravestones in Cedar Hill Cemetery; Boardwalk at Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
