# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Dunnington Mansion Historical & Photography Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A narrated tour of the iconic and abandoned Dunnington Mansion, with alotted time for photography.About this EventOriginally known as the Poplar Hill Plantation, the current beautifully abandoned Dunnington Mansion was actually a very modest four room home before it was acquired by Captain John Knight, who eventually passed it down to his daughter India and her tobacco tycoon husband, Walter Grey Dunnington. A subsequent massive renovation by the Dunningtons expanded the square footage of the house to 8500, including 14 rooms. Currently abandoned for over two decades, the mansion now sits alone by herself, in a beautiful state of decay and in search of a new owner. Join us on January 17th for a historical tour of this iconic mansion. Take as many pictures as you want along the way!THIS IS A NON-REFUNDABLE TICKET WITH NO REQUEST EXCEPTIONS. IF THE EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER, FULL REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONSWhat type of experience should I expect during this event with the purchase of a General Admission ticket? The ticket includes a 25 minute narrated historical tour of the property and a full two hour window to explore at your leisure.What kind of light should I expect for photography? We cannot guarantee the absence of exterior shadows given a sunny day. . A tripod is a MUST for all DSLR users for the interior images, especially on the first floor, which now had boarded windows.Will I get to shoot the inside of the mansion? For the most part. Almost all of the rooms are structurally sound and accessible with a few exceptions. Those rooms will be cordoned off and access to them will be strictly prohibited for safety reasons. A tripod is A MUST for photographers as the light in the mansion can get low in the late afternoon.I am less interested in the history of the property and more interested in just photographing it. Is this the tour for me? Yes. You are not obligated to participate in the historical portion of the event. There is plenty of time to photograph the exterior and interior of the mansion.What is your refund policy? This is a NON-REFUNDABLE TICKET with no exceptions. If you are unable to make the event due to ANY CIRCUMSTANCE, the money you paid for your ticket(s) will be donated to the Dunnington Mansion Foundation .What should I bring to the event? Please check the weather forecast for Farmville, Va. before your departure and make sure to dress accordingly. .A tripod is a must for interior DSLR shots. DO NOT WEAR NICE SHOES.Can you offer me a recommendation on local restaurants for lunch? There are plenty of local and tasty eateries in Farmville.The four that I recommend include Macado's, Charley's Waterfront Cafe, the North Street Press Club and The Fishin' Pig.Will you conduct the event in bad weather? We reserve the right to cancel the program in the event of bad weather. Should a cancellation occur, a full refund will be offered and notifications will be sent no later than 2 days before the event so our guests can cancel hotel reservations without penalty.I see that I have the option to donate additional money to the Dunnington Mansion Foundation. Can you tell me more about that organization? Sure. Here is the link : The Dunnington Mansion FoundationCan I fly a drone at this tour? Yes. Please exercise etiquette towards your fellow photogs/pilots when doing so.Do you offer discounts for youths, military or senior citizens? Unfortunately not for this event.Are pets allowed? Pets are not allowed at this event.Are there restrooms on the property? Regreffully not. If necessary, please use a public facility in town before arriving for the tour. There are plenty of options just 5 minutes away.Is the property handicapped accessible? Unfortunatley the property is not conducive to guests with physical disabilites.Is this tour child friendly? No it is not. We respectfully request that no kids be present. We will not enforce it but ask that you keep the ticket purchases to adults only.Do you conduct other events/tours in Virginia? Yes we do. Please visit www.johnplashalphoto.com for a comprehensive list of events.I am traveling from afar and in search of lodging recommendations. Any suggestions? Farmville is just a few minutes away and has many lodging accommodations that fit ALL budgets. If you rent a place in town, make sure they have a policy that allows you to cancel without penalty at least 48 hours in advance, in case the event is canceled due to treacherous conditions.Who do I contact if I have questions? Please contact John Plashal at "john@johnplashalphoto.com" with any questions. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/ed9e4a20-f445-11f0-b1e4-475f0e34b788-rimg-w1137-h740-dcd8ddde-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/edc755f0-f445-11f0-a0d9-23f031643b6b-rimg-w493-h740-dc777677-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/ee0178c0-f445-11f0-b1e4-475f0e34b788-rimg-w1110-h740-dc2a1e16-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/farmville/the-dunnington-mansion-historical-and-photography-tour/100001980281639692 - **Event Categories**: photography, art, nonprofit, kids - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 54.69, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Farmville - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Manor Club - **lat**: 37.2980446 - **long**: -78.39694899999999 - **full address**: Manor Club, Manor House Drive, Farmville, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Dunnington Mansion Historical & Photography Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6d2804a382b4288a138aad01091dc522460b63e7ec636889c0b5029f88c9b79b-rimg-w1200-h901-dc45494a-gmir.jpg?v=1768724173 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Dunnington Mansion Historical & Photography Tour being held? - **A:** The Dunnington Mansion Historical & Photography Tour takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Manor Club, Manor House Drive, Farmville, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Dunnington Mansion Historical & Photography Tour? - **A:** Tickets for The Dunnington Mansion Historical & Photography Tour are priced at USD 55 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral Admission 3PM-5PMUSD 55 + USD 5 feeAvailableDonation to Dunnington Mansion FoundationFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Dunnington Mansion Historical & Photography Tour? - **A:** The Dunnington Mansion Historical & Photography Tour is organized by John Plashal Photo. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "The Dunnington Mansion Historical & Photography Tour", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/6d2804a382b4288a138aad01091dc522460b63e7ec636889c0b5029f88c9b79b-rimg-w1200-h901-dc45494a-gmir.jpg?v=1768724173", "startDate": "2026-04-25T15:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-25T17:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/farmville/the-dunnington-mansion-historical-and-photography-tour/100001980281639692", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Manor Club", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Manor House Drive", "postalCode": "23901", "addressLocality": "Farmville", "addressRegion": "VA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "37.2980446", "longitude": "-78.39694899999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A narrated tour of the iconic and abandoned Dunnington Mansion, with alotted time for photography.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-18", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-25T17:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-01-18", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "54.69", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/farmville/the-dunnington-mansion-historical-and-photography-tour/100001980281639692" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/farmville/the-dunnington-mansion-historical-and-photography-tour/100001980281639692", "price": "54.69", "name": "General Admission 3PM-5PM" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-01-18", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-01-18", "url": "https://allevents.in/farmville/the-dunnington-mansion-historical-and-photography-tour/100001980281639692", "price": 0, "name": "Donation to Dunnington Mansion Foundation" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "John Plashal Photo", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/john-plashal-photo/22713171", "description": "John Plashal is a Virginia based photographer, adventurer, professional storyteller and author of the popular photographic coffee table book, \"A Beautifully Broken Virginia\"." } ] } ] ```