The Hermitage presents May Day celebration

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JointheHermitageCollectivetowelcome the warm weather and enjoy a day full of traditional,spring-inspiredactivities!

Enjoy special activities from our partners Norfolk Master Gardeners, Lil Truck of Tools Plant Norfolk and a book swap with Eleanor’s Norfolk. The event will also feature a May Pole tunes by DJ Ryan

Thomas, lawn games, spring themed art activities, garden tours, plus selfie, bubble andchalkartstations.

Grab a bite to eat at Sour Street Pizza, Hola Snacks, Lolly’s Creamery, and Kona Ice. Delectable mini-cakes will be available from Pownd Cakes by Jen. Purchase a bloody Mary craft beer or kid-friendly drinksfromthebar Toparticipateinthebookswap bringone of your favorite (preferably used) books of anygenretotradeforanotherbook!Allages arewelcometoparticipate

This outdoor event is free to all guests areencouragedtoconsideradonationatthe door Pleasenotethattherewillbenoon-site parking Guestsareinvitedtoparkthroughouttheneighborhood The Hermitage Museum & Gardens is located7637NorthShoreRoad,Norfolk VA reallyhandsome IwasaprosurferandIhad endorsements AtthetopofmycareerIhad a great relationship with Nike I was in ads with Bo Jackson, Agassi, MichaelJordan, it wasincredible,butIhadIsaiah.

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Sunday May 7

23505 For more information call 757-4232052, email info@thehermitagemuseum. org or visit us online at https://thehermitagemuseum.org. The Hermitage Collective is a group of young professionals committed to serving asambassadorstotheHermitage