Thursday, November 21st, 2024

G Gathering Gala fundraiser for Riddick’s Folly Museum

Gala fundraiser for Riddick’s Folly Museum



Folly of the Nile was the theme of the 12th annual Folly Ball. The Egyptian-themed fundraiser for Suffolk's historic Riddick's Folly Museum featured a live band, fantastic food and traditional and silent auctions. The event was a great success.


Dressed in Egyptian costume, Richard DeFreeuw of Mosaic/Holland restaurant served with a smile.

Sisters Marti Paradee, left, and Missy Paradee-Marven enjoy the festivities.

Miss Suffolk, 18-year-old Phyllicia Whittingham, came out to support the museum.

Outstanding Virginia Pre-teen, 12-year-old Dominica Fink assisted at the Ball.

From left: James Blair, Sean Bilby and Robert Archer, Riddick's Folly board members assisted with registration.

Event organizer Sandra Leggett-Wilson and her husband Morgan Wilson.

Jackie Cherry, left, Director of Corporate Sponsors and Events for the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, and Sara Ann Johnson a Riddick's Folly Museum board member shared a laugh.

James Butler, president of Riddick's Folly Museum, with Sandra Leggett-Wilson, Folly Ball committee chairperson.

Ellen Saunders, left, and Carol Lynn Shotton posed before a sphinx ice sculpture.

Dr. Andrew O'Dwyer and Rhonda O'Dwyer enjoyed the view from the balcony.

From left: Alyssa Grigg, Alice Persons and Lauren Gersbach modeled their mummy outfits.