Ferry Plantation

06/01/2026

Hello friends! We are looking for a food truck for ParaCon September 19th from noon to 4pm. Thank you for any help

05/22/2026

Looking for a Plan B if the rain disrupts your beach plans tomorrow? We will be open for tours, Saturday May 23rd at 10am and 11:30! Make sure to reserve a spot online: www.ferryplantation.org. We'll see you then!

05/05/2026

04/16/2026

Hello friends! We are back for the season and 2026 is going to be awesome ! ParaCon is back this year, August 15th, and we are still in need of vendors, paranormal teams, etc. to fill the FREE spots along our walkway. If you sell your crafts, artwork, gems, jewelry, whosits and whatsits and you’ll be available the day of, send us a message!

03/28/2026

Hey folks! We are back for history tours for 2026! We are booking tours online now, for opening day, Thursday 4/2, along with other available dates that you can book at ferryplantation.org. We hope to see everyone there this year! Also keep a look out for events coming up, including Paracon and ghost tours. We are also planning open, ticketed, guided investigations after Paracon and on Halloween, so keep those peepers peepin for the announcements, because those tickets will go quick!

100% Volunteer Led Since 1996!1 Ferry Plantation House, or Old Donation Farm, Ferry Farm, Walke Manor House, is a brick house in the neighborhood of Old Donation Farm in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The site dates back to 1642 when Savill Gaskin started the second ferry service in Hampton Roads to carr...

03/20/2026

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!! I know it’s a little ways off, but we are bringing back FERRY PARACON! August 15th, 2026. Right now we’re looking for vendors, authors, paranormal teams, etc. to set up a table and peddle your wares, network, and promote. We are always looking for volunteers as well. Send us a message here or [email protected].

12/24/2025

Holiday greetings from Ferry Plantation House! 🌲🎅🌟

12/07/2025

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🌲 Come see us today at Ferry Plantation for our open house. 1pm-3pm. No admission fee, sweet treats, and a visit from Santa! 🎅

10/30/2025

Interested in learning more about Grace Sherwood, the legendary Witch of Pungo? Check out Dr. Scott Moore on Coast Live:

“Witch of Pungo” legend rekindles curiosity -

The legend of Grace Sherwood, known as the “Witch of Pungo,” rekindles curiosity in Virginia Beach community

10/30/2025

Ferry Plantation was part of Wavy10's Haunted Hampton Road's week! Check it out! 👻

Haunted Hampton Roads has gone from the Oceanfront out to the countryside in Surry County and now, to the edges of the Lynnhaven River in Virginia Beach and the Ferry Plantation House and the 11 spirits that coexist there.