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Riddick's Folly Museum, Suffolk, VA

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Riddick's Folly Museum

A 19th-century house on Main Street in Suffolk, Virginia, offering guided tours of its architecture and history.

510 N. Main Street, Suffolk, VA 23434 · Suffolk, VA

About Riddick's Folly Museum

Riddick's Folly is a striking 19th-century house on North Main Street in Suffolk, Virginia. Visitors can take guided tours that cover its architectural details and the story of the Riddick family, including the question of why the house earned the name Folly. Tours run for individuals, families, and groups during operating hours, and group tours can be arranged in advance.

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  • #architecture
  • #guided tour
  • #19th century
  • #Suffolk

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