The Adam Thoroughgood House is a National Historic Landmark and is possibly the oldest surviving colonial home in Virginia Beach.

This charming house is tucked back in a quiet neighborhood near the banks of the Lynnhaven River. It features a wonderful collection of late 17th and early 18th-century English furniture and beautiful gardens which offer visitors a view of the lifestyle of a wealthy Virginia colonist.

The house was named for an indentured servant who made a fortune in tobacco farming and became a symbol for upward mobility in early American society. The small brick farmhouse was built in the 1680s, which is said to have been done by one of Adam Throughgood’s grandsons and it was restored in 1957. It is now owned by the City of Virginia Beach as a Historic Site.

The costumed staff offer guided tours which are conducted throughout the house. The museum also conducts an array of educational programs for children like the Life along the Chesapeake, which is an hour-long tour which gives a description of the life and traditions of the Chesapeake Indians through many interactive exhibits and activities. The Indenture Adventure educates youngsters about the institution of slavery and how its abolishment has influenced the present-day world.