WC History
Resident/ Staff History
VA Beach Changes over time
Name that Decade
Candy Trivia
100

What year did Westminster Canterbury open?

1982

100

Name this resident

Betty Lou Smithson

100

When did the Lynnhaven fishing pier permanently closed?

2017

100

When was the 1st moon landing?

1960's. 1969

100

This candy is another name for a happy farmer.

A Jolly Rancher. 

200

What year did the West Tower open its doors?

2002

200

Name this Staff member

Ben Unkle

200

What was the name of the popular local spot open from 1926-1994 that was a music venue and dance club located at 15th St and Atlantic Ave?

Peppermint Beach Club

200

What decade did Disneyland open?

1950's

200

This chewy candy was first invented in Atlantic City in 1883.

Salt Water Taffy

300

Who was WC's CEO before Ben Unkle?

Erle Marie Latimer

300

Name this resident. 

Jean Hurley

300

Before Mount Trashmore opened in Virginia Beach, what was there?

an abandoned landfill

300

IBM introduced the groundbreaking computer, IBM PC in what decade?

1980's

300

True or False. Cotton Candy was invented by a dentist. 

True. They called it Fairy Floss.

400

What is the name of the variety show that happens every few years at WC?

The Folleys

400

Name this resident

Pat Arant

400

True or False. Virginia Beach is home to the first government authorized light house.

True

400

When was the Wright Brothers first successful flight?

1900's. 1903

400

This iconic Halloween Candy was once known as "chicken feed" during its initial introduction. 

Candy Corn

500

Starfish point used to be called what?

The Country Store

500

Name these residents

David and Elizabeth Vanhook

500

Virginia Beach is home to how many military bases?

3.5 

500

Gloria Gaynor released a song known as the song of resilience. It was called "I will survive".  Do you know what decade it was released in?

1970's

500

What was used as a sweetener before sugar was introduced to the West?

Honey