# Event Details - **Event Name**: DeWitt Cottage Heritage Celebrating the Decoy Legacy - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: 130 Years overlooking the Virginia Beach Oceanfront 30 Years of the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage MuseumAbout this EventDeWitt Cottage Heritage Celebrating the Decoy Legacy130 Years overlooking the Virginia Beach Oceanfront30 Years of the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage MuseumSpecial Mark McNair Family Auction to Support the MuseumVirginia Beach, VA – September 20, 2025 – As part of our Heritage & Legacy Horizons celebration, the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum is proud to host a once-in-a-generation Live Auction & Evening Celebration featuring original decoy carvings by world-renowned artists Mark McNair, Ian McNair, and Colin McNair.Join us for an unforgettable evening of artistry, heritage, and hospitality, including cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres provided by Il Gardino’s, and the rare opportunity to meet the entire McNair family in person. All proceeds will directly support the museum’s exhibitions, education programs, and community outreach initiatives.Auction HighlightsMark McNair – Creating an exclusive piece for this event, available for preview before the celebration.Ian McNair – Offering a custom carving made especially for the occasion.Colin McNair – Known for his stunning carvings of decoys, birds, whales, fish, and tap handles.Each auction lot includes a framed provenance certificate signed by the artist.Event & Auction DetailsDate & Time:Saturday, September 20, 20254:00 PM – 7:00 PM(People’s Auction Company will facilitate our Live Auction which begins online September 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM and concludes in person at 6:30 PM on September 20, 2025) **All auction bidders must register onlineLocation:Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum at the historic deWitt Cottage1113 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA 23451Admission:$250 per couple – Limited tickets available (50)$125 per individual - Limited tickets available (50)Corporate Sponsorships:Available at $2,500 – includes 6 event tickets, recognition, and promotional opportunities with corporate ticket holders an exclusive hour prior to the event start time.Why Your Support MattersYour contributions will help:Underwrite new rotating exhibitions in our downstairs galleryExpand Decoy Carving Workshops for both youth and adultsEnhance Conservation Education Programs in partnership with local schools“This auction is a unique opportunity to acquire museum-quality folk art while ensuring that future generations can learn about our region’s natural and cultural heritage. Our downstairs gallery will also be dedicated to over 100 pieces of Mark McNair’s work, generously on loan from members Mark and Margie Cromwell.”Aimee Rhodes, President, Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/dewitt-cottage-heritage-celebrating-the-decoy-legacy/100001408855497719 - **Event Categories**: art, exhibitions, workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fdewitt-cottage-heritage-celebrating-the-decoy-legacy-tickets-1408855497719 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 135.23, max: 135.23, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Virginia Beach - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: 1113 Atlantic Ave - **lat**: 36.840471 - **long**: -75.97245459999999 - **full address**: 1113 Atlantic Ave, 1113 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum (https://allevents.in/org/atlantic-wildfowl-heritage-museum/25870443) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/21ff5873ab6a373075719aaf66214bc9140feba56258db022393df49d073cfdd-rimg-w1200-h800-dc90bcf0-gmir.jpg?v=1750438934 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/34480a0546c20552b5babfde88f4ad26b0410026782584f9c88ca11f945f4e6c-rimg-w400-h400-dc90bbf0-gmir.jpg?v=1750438933 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 20 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** 1113 Atlantic Ave, 1113 Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 135.23 up to 135.23 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** art, exhibitions, workshops, nonprofit - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about DeWitt Cottage Heritage Celebrating the Decoy Legacy ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "DeWitt Cottage Heritage Celebrating the Decoy Legacy", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/21ff5873ab6a373075719aaf66214bc9140feba56258db022393df49d073cfdd-rimg-w1200-h800-dc90bcf0-gmir.jpg?v=1750438934", "startDate": "2025-09-20", "endDate": "2025-09-20", "url": "https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/dewitt-cottage-heritage-celebrating-the-decoy-legacy/100001408855497719", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "1113 Atlantic Ave", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "1113 Atlantic Avenue", "postalCode": "23451", "addressLocality": "Virginia Beach", "addressRegion": "VA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "36.840471", "longitude": "-75.97245459999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "130 Years overlooking the Virginia Beach Oceanfront\n30 Years of the Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "2025-09-20", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "lowPrice": "135.23", "highPrice": "135.23", "price": "135.23", "url": "https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/dewitt-cottage-heritage-celebrating-the-decoy-legacy/100001408855497719" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-05", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/virginia-beach/dewitt-cottage-heritage-celebrating-the-decoy-legacy/100001408855497719", "price": "135.23", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Atlantic Wildfowl Heritage Museum", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/atlantic-wildfowl-heritage-museum/25870443" } ] } ] ```