Following substantial renovations, the Gloucester Woman’s Club will celebrate the reopening of its headquarters historic Edge Hill House at 6805 Main Street from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The historically correct 1750s former store now conforms to comfort and safety standards of 2019, a Gloucester Woman’s Club release stated.  The public is invited to join club members in touring the Virginia and National Historic Landmark.

Two months of renovation, supported by the generosity of the Edge Hill House Foundation and a grant from Main Street Association, provided the three-story house with an updated kitchen and a long-desired ground-level bathroom.

Program on Saturday

No longer overwhelmed by primarily fundraising during 106 years’ ownership of the ancient building, the club plans to work on its other missions. “We start Saturday by participating in Gloucester Arts’ Month and encouraging a fresh music initiative for county children and the future ...