Upcoming Events
Grave Marking Ceremony & Commemoration of the Page & Burwell Families
Join us for a solemn and patriotic Grave Marking Ceremony & Commemoration honoring the revolutionary contributions of the Burwell and Page families during the founding of the United States.
Common Sense: The Virginia Declaration of Rights
Join us for an inspiring and participatory program that brings history to life through music, living history, and audience engagement. Common Sense: The Virginia Declaration of Rights offers a unique look into our shared colonial past and the revolutionary ideas that helped shape a nation.
Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camps
The Fairfield Foundation is excited to announce the return of its popular archaeology summer camps at Fairfield Archaeology Park for 2026. Now in its fifth year, the program will feature six one-week day camps designed to give children and teens a hands-on introduction to archaeology. What a better way to help kids commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States than by exploring than by exploring our colonial past!
Native and Introduced Herb Use In Colonial America
As part of the Gloucester 250th commemoration, join us on March 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Gloucester Main Library for Native and Introduced Herb Use in Colonial America. This engaging presentation will be led by Gloucester Master Gardener and Tree Steward Susan Camp.
Homeschool Dig Day with Fairfield
This immersive, outdoor program gives students the opportunity to dig alongside professional archaeologists, explore real artifacts, and learn how excavations help us uncover the stories of people who lived in Gloucester centuries ago. As the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of American Independence, this year’s homeschool programs will focus on Gloucester and Virginia’s role in the early formation of the United States.
Night At The Museum: Restaurant Week Edition
Join us at the Gloucester Museum of History for an evening of costumed interpretation by our Museum Specialist Sidney Ripley, 18th century cooking, housekeeping, and daily life during an after-hours experience to coincide with Gloucester’s Restaurant Week.
The Life & Science of John Clayton: Virginia's First Flora
Join us for an engaging first-person presentation, Richard Cheatham becomes John Clayton, the 18th-century scientist whose work produced Virginia’s first and only Flora for more than 250 years.
A Forgotten Tragedy: Prisoners of War During The American Revolution
Join us at the Gloucester Main Library on March 1 for a fascinating talk with Rob Garnett as he explores the often-overlooked story of Prisoners of War during the American Revolution.
Echoes Across Generations Through Stories & Music: Nothing New Under the Sun.
This meaningful program will highlight the power of storytelling and music as they connect past, present, and future generations.
Your Humble Servant George Washington
Join us for Your Humble Servant George Washington presented by Augustine Warner Chapter NSDAR - Gloucester.
POSTPONED Due To Weather! Our Schools. Our Stories: Conversations with Gloucester Rosenwald School Alumni
POSTPONED! Join us at the Gloucester County Public Library for Sunday “ Soul” Sessions!
The Early Postal History of Gloucester County
Local historian Andy Graff will discuss Virginia’s postal history, with local emphasis, and showcase examples from his collection of envelopes and postmarks from Gloucester County.
Historic Holiday Open House
Step into the warmth and charm of the season as Gloucester opens the doors to its most treasured historic sites! Join us for the Historic Holiday Open House, a festive evening filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and a celebration of our rich heritage.
Freedom Lost Freedom Gained. The Pressing of Dunmore’s Proclamation
Experience "Freedom – Freedom Lost, Freedom Gained: The Pressing of Dunmore’s Proclamation"—a powerful living history performance presented by Shades of Our Past and the Watermen’s Museum.
Rick 'n Roast presented by The Fairfield Foundation
Join us for a FREE event about limerick burning, a historic method once used by brick masons to roast oyster shells for mortar. The demonstration will show how oyster shells were turned into a vital building material.
Exhibit Dedication and Opening Reception: The History of Gloucester
Join the Gloucester Museum of History for the unveiling and dedication of its newly completed second-floor exhibit.
The York River Oyster Revolution
Dr. Martin Gallivan will present archaeological research on 1,400 years of Native settlement along the lower York River. Beginning around AD 200, Indigenous communities pioneered oyster fishery management and founded permanent villages long before agriculture. His talk highlights their sustainable practices and enduring lessons in environmental stewardship.
Communion of Hearts: Adrienne el Gilbert - Historical Drama
Following on the heels of General Lafayette’s triumphant Farewell Tour (1824-1825), we find him communing, as he often did, with his dear departed wife, Adrienne. They share with us their thoughts, their reminiscences, and their love.
Tavern Concert: Music of the Revolution
Enjoy an afternoon of 18th and early 19th century compositions inspired by the American Revolution performed in the historic setting of our 1770 tavern ballroom!
Battle of The Hook- Commemoration Ceremony
Join us on October 3, 2025, to commemorate the 244th anniversary of the Battle of the Hook.
Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation Fish Fry Dinner
Join the Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation Descendants Community Committee on Saturday, September 27th, from 12–4 PM for a special community gathering!
Gloucester Get Together - We the People: A Yorktown Battlefield Event
Gloucester County, Virginia, home of the American Revolution's second surrender, is proud to support the We the People: A Yorktown Battlefield Event- Revolutionary Festival and Ken Burns' new documentary screening.
This page will track all the local celebrations that Gloucester neighbors can partake in as we salute Yorktown!
E Pluribus Unum: Freedom Through Fashion & Fabric Pop-up Exhibition & Community Workshop
Throughout the exhibition, regional textile and fashion designers and makers will contribute their own works to the display, showcasing the rich tradition of fiber arts in our community. Stay tuned for our upcoming exhibition talk with experts and artists whose work intersects art and history—exploring how textiles have shaped identity, resistance, and cultural expression across generations.
Legacy Room Open House : Bethel Baptist Church
Explore the Legacy Room at Bethel Baptist Church
A Front Row Seat to American Victory at Yorktown
Learn about Little England and its role in the victory at Yorktown
Dedication of Remembrance Structure at Rosewell
A dedication service will be held at Rosewell on Sunday, June 1 at 3 pm to celebrate past resilience and embrace renewal at the Remembrance Structure constructed on the manor’s north side.
Waiting For Washington at The Edge Hill House- Second Sunday Series
Waiting for Washington at the Edgehill House
James Armistead Lafayette - Second Sunday Series
James Armistead Lafayette- Second Sunday Series