Gloucester County has been officially added as one of the newest destinations on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, a prestigious national network recognizing the people, places and stories that shaped the American Civil Rights Movement. Gloucester is one of only six new historic sites being added in 2026 across Virginia, Louisiana, Tennessee and Florida. At the heart of Gloucester’s designation is the Gloucester Museum of History, which highlights the community’s civil rights legacy through exhibits and a 12-stop African-American Heritage Trail driving tour. “In recent years, we’ve opened new exhibits, expanded our programming and created space for a wider range of voices and experiences,” said Historic Resources Supervisor Robert Kelly. “This designation reaffirms our museum’s commitment to preserve, interpret and share Gloucester’s history.” Gloucester County’s civil rights story is rooted in the lives and achievements of trailblazers whose influence reached far beyond Virginia. Irene Mor...