For generations, many have flocked to the shores of southeastern Virginia for its beaches, resorts, and seasonal fun at its many destinations. Award-nominated nonfiction author and historian Nancy E. Sheppard will take you on a trip down “Memory Lane” to visit some of the beloved but lost attractions of Hampton Roads, including Buckroe Beach and Ocean View amusement parks. Learn more about the places that brought so much joy to many but are no more.
Nancy E. Sheppard, a writer, and historian of her native Hampton Roads, Virginia, is the author of several books, including The Airship ROMA Disaster in Hampton Roads; Hampton Roads Murder & Mayhem; and Lost Attractions of Hampton Roads.
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Program Notes:
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In-person attendees are invited to meet the author at the book signing immediately following the lecture.
Signed copies of the book will be available at ShopVirginiaHistory.org.