Cooking, clothing and cosmetology during the American Revolution (7/1/2026) - Imagining what the lives of those who existed two-and-a-half centuries ago were like can be a daunting task. For Gloucester Museum of History Museum Specialist Sidney Ripley, the past does… …
Seawell’s Ordinary: At the crossroads of history (7/1/2026) - Seawell’s Ordinary, on the road from Gloucester toward the York River, found itself a place of significance in final days of the Revolutionary War. The British were camped in Yorktown… …
Honoring Seawell’s Ordinary today (7/1/2026) - Seawell’s Ordinary, the shining survivor of decades, is in the hands of a family that honors its past. Joe Volpe, vice president of Auto Max, said, “When we bought this… …Bay Aging program seeks to help veterans remain in their homes (7/1/2026) - As fireworks light up the sky this Independence Day holiday, Americans will gather to celebrate America250 and the foundational liberties of the nation—liberties hard-won by the brave individuals who wore… …
Gloucester County names new CFO (7/1/2026) - Gloucester County’s Interim County Administrator George Bains announced on Tuesday the appointment of Sasi Wojcik as the county’s new Chief Financial Officer. Wojcik brings more than 25 years of executive… …
Elazier named to Virginia Council on Women (7/1/2026) - Angela Elazier was recently appointed to a four-year term on the Virginia Council on Women by Gov. Abigail Spanberger. A 1993 graduate of Gloucester High School, Elazier is the daughter… …
Pathways to Leadership (7/1/2026) - Gloucester County Attorney Ted Wilmot and Gloucester County Commonwealth’s Attorney John Dusewicz, fourth and fifth from left, were the presenters at the fourth session of the Gloucester NAACP Pathways to… …Closings for July 4 holiday (7/1/2026) - All courts, county offices, and waste facilities in Gloucester and Mathews will be closed on Friday in celebration of Independence Day holiday. Post offices in both counties will be closed… …
Fireworks displays Saturday, Sunday (7/1/2026) - To celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday, Yorktown and Mathews will be hosting firework shows. Yorktown will kick off the festivities on Saturday, July 4, while Mathews will keep the… …
250th anniversary activities continue with July 4 weekend here (7/1/2026) - The much-anticipated July 4 weekend is here. Events across Gloucester and Mathews will join the nation in celebrating its 250th birthday. Here is a lineup of what has been planned.… …
Leaks discovered at base of Burke’s Mill Pond dam spillway (7/1/2026) - Leaks were discovered recently in the base of the spillway for the Burke’s Mill Pond dam, and the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is working with the Girl Scout… …
Docked in Yorktown (7/1/2026) - The motor yacht “Grace” was spotted in Yorktown on Saturday, presumably in town for the July 4 celebration. …
NARFE meeting (7/1/2026) - Amy Steel, the Gloucester Visitor Center manager, was the guest speaker at the June 16 meeting of Middle Peninsula Chapter 1757, National Active and Retired Federal Employers Association meeting, which… …
Patriotic light show (7/1/2026) - Franktronics Inc. at 3618 George Washington Memorial Highway, Hayes, currently has a light show to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday. The show includes “a short version of lights synchronized to… …Woodville School open this Saturday (7/1/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School is open to the public on the first Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., including this Saturday, July 4. All visitors are… …
Archaeological dig (7/1/2026) - The Fairfield Foundation held a dig day at the Fairfield Plantation in Gloucester on Saturday, welcoming 33 students from the National Institute of American History & Democracy at the College… …
Speaker series (7/1/2026) - The Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation Descendants Community held its first speaker series event on June 16. Muriel Branch from the Pine Grove Tuskegee Rosenwald School, Cumberland County, provided details regarding… …
Supporting Guinea Heritage (7/1/2026) - Abingdon Ruritan Club recently presented the Guinea Heritage Association with a $1,000 donation to support the organization that honors the culture, watermen and people of the larger Guinea area in… …Supervisors to hold 7-Eleven hearing Tuesday (7/1/2026) - The Gloucester County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a rezoning application that would allow the creation of a new 7-Eleven convenience store in Gloucester… …
Gloucester Parks and Rec offers classes (7/1/2026) - BELLY DANCE: A belly dance workshop for ages 16 and older will be held on Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Stewart Building. This introductory workshop is designed to prepare… …
Gloucester Library to hold children’s programs in July (6/24/2026) - Gloucester County Public Library has announced a few upcoming children’s programs for July, which will all be hosted at its Main Street Center location. Gloucester Museum of History Museum Specialist… …
Gloucester PRT has a full list of summer activities (6/24/2026) - DOLPHIN WATCHING: A Best Years Trip to Virginia Beach for Dolphin Watching will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8. The fee is $70 and… …
Compassionate Touch workshop to be held in Gloucester (6/24/2026) - Ginger Peer-Spencer, founder of Heartfelt Community, will teach a workshop later this month for family and professional caregivers, those who would like to volunteer, and those who already volunteer in… …
Ruritan garage sale (6/24/2026) - Gloucester Ruritan Club recently held its spring garage sale on the lawn of The Offices of Hogge and Serio. The sale is the primary fundraiser that allows the club to… …
Rainbow Bridge (6/24/2026) - The Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society held a dedication ceremony for its new Rainbow Bridge last Wednesday, June 17. GMHS Executive Director Caitlin Donnelly said the bridge is “a place to come… …