V is for Virginia and the Merfolk in Norfolk
Stories about mermaids are told around the world. I have also discovered that there are many people who like to celebrate all things mermaid.
Norfolk, Virginia is a city that certainly knows how to pay tribute to mermaids. What began as an idea to raise money for the arts has grown to become a destination for mermaid fans. There are dozens of mermaids casts that have been decorated by artists located throughout the city.
There Goes a Mermaid! is a picture book written by Lisa Suhay and illustrated by Sam Hundley which showcases many of the mermaids and even tells about their secret lives. A Mermaid Spotters Guide is included with clever tidbits of information. I like Tip #10 – when the mermaids send letters to their mermaid friends the write Merfolk, Virginia instead of Norfolk. I personally think Merfolk would be a great name of a seaside town.
You can find more information at this link for Mermaids on Parade.
Here is a link to an map if you want to go mermaid spotting.
Virginia is certainly a place that I want to visit – just to see the mermaids!
Do you know of any other places that display and celebrate mermaids?
This is the last week of the A to Z Blog Challenge so I am hosting a giveaway. You can enter to win very fun mermaid items if you post a comment this week.
Trine Grillo says
Yes, I am convinced that mermaids do indeed have secret lives.
Claire Annette Noland says
Then you’d love this book!
Cynthia says
What’s interesting is all the images here seem to have a similar pose. Is that the official mermaid pose?
Claire Annette Noland says
Hi Cynthia, Artist were given casts of mermaids to decorate. They were than finished (I think with fiberglass) and mounted. It is a great way to attract tourists – or at least mermaid enthusiasts.
Ellen @ The Cynical Sailor says
I love the mermaids on parade! That would be a lot of fun to go see, especially with all of the different designs.
Cheers – Ellen
Claire Annette Noland says
It would be fun to see. I’m sure the artists had a great time designing their mermaid.
evelyne holingue says
This is so cool to have a city with so many artwork around mermaids. I should stop by Norfolk next time I’m in the area.
JazzFeathers says
Ah, that’s nice 🙂 Mermaids everywhere in the city. and a guide to spotting mernaid! I want that!