Upper Wolfsnare
Upper Wolfsnare is a attraction in Great Neck, Virginia Beach, best for colonial architecture fans, Constitution-era history buffs, a summer-only hidden gem.
Built around 1759 by Thomas Walke III — whose son, Thomas Walke IV, later voted to ratify the U.S. Constitution at Virginia's 1788 Ratifying Convention — Upper Wolfsnare is a two-story Georgian brick home laid in Flemish bond, with a center passage, raised paneling, and wainscoting original to the house. Listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1974 and the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, it has been owned and maintained since 1966 by the Princess Anne County/Virginia Beach Historical Society, which still runs the tours. Access is genuinely limited — open only Wednesdays, noon-4pm, in July and August — with 30-60 minute tours and bus parking for groups; the historical society can arrange group tours outside that window by request. The tree-lined lane up to the house, including old crepe myrtles, is worth the trip on its own.
- Hidden Gem
- Quiet & Peaceful
Amenities
- Docent-led tours (July-August, Wednesdays)
- Bus parking
- Group tours by appointment
- Tree-lined approach lane
Know Before You Go
- Best for: colonial architecture fans, Constitution-era history buffs, a summer-only hidden gem
- Parking: On-site parking, including bus parking, at 2040 Potters Rd.
- Accessibility: Historic c.1759 brick house with period stairs and thresholds; call (757) 491-3490 for accessibility details.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Location: 2040 Potters Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454, Virginia Beach, VA
Last verified 2026-07-18.
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