Riddick's Folly House Museum

15 reviews

+1 (757) 934-0822

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510 N Main St

Suffolk, VA 23434

+1 (757) 934-0822

http://www.riddicksfolly.org

While Mills Riddick’s contemporaries may have mocked his Greek Revival home when it was built in 1837, the house now stands as a beautiful reminder of the past. This most impressive structure on Main Street in Suffolk features striking architectural details. The five frieze band windows across the front of the house are rarely seen in eastern Virginia. The front of the mansion is bricked in Flemish bond, and double chimneys rise from both ends of the stately historic landmark. Slender columns of the Greek Revival period frame the main entrance. The interior showcases intricately carved and gilded moldings and elaborate ceiling medallions throughout the main floor of the house. Riddick’s Folly has four floors, twenty-one rooms, and sixteen fireplaces. All four floors are open to the public. The building features elegantly furnished double parlors, a gentlemen’s library, and adult and children’s bedchambers. Our three newest projects are the bathing and dressing room on the third floor, the slave quarters on the fourth floor and their winter kitchen which is housed in the English basement along with the laundry and dining rooms. We also have a tastefully stocked Gift Shop in the English basement which was once the larder or pantry. Riddick’s Folly is a member of: American Association of Museums American Association for State and Local History Virginia Association of Museums South Hampton Roads Museum Forum Time Travelers Southside of the James Attractions Riddick’s Folly is also registered with : National Register for Historic Places Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Virginia Civil War Trails

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5.015 reviews

Marv C.

4/10/2015

Great and cant say enough good things about Riddicks Folly. First came here and I had thought the tour was free. I didn't have any cash on me that day, so we turned around. Came back another day...

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Nichelle B.

3/17/2024

An intensive tour of the Riddick Folly House, our tour guide who's been working and curating the pieces for over thirty year's was informative, funny, and a passionate guide. Be prepared for an...

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Kerry K.

8/4/2024

Joyice was great at explaining the history of the house and it's residents, with lots of "hands-on". She also explained much of the history of many of the artifacts, which was great.

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Daniel M.

3/4/2024

my wife and I are staying in Suffol and decided to check out the Riddicks Folly house and museum. we did the "long" tour. this is a must see in the area. The house tour allows you to see...

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William D.

6/9/2023

What a great experience. A must-see when visiting the Tidewater area. So many museums have everything distanced from you. Here is a place where you can get up close and personal with history. Many...

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