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For History,

a view of the York River from Gloucester Point BEach Park
For Beauty,

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Have you ever heard of the Gloucester Agricultural and Industrial school?  Did you know that orator Frederick Douglass, lyricist James Weldon Johnson, and singer Marian Anderson were among the many notables who visited the school as part of its cultural enrichment program?  Did you know that Gloucester Native Irene Morgan refused to give up her seat on a bus in July of 1944?  Visit the tour to find out more...

Gloucester County's Country Stores & Rural Post Offices

store graphicTravel back to a time when it was a long walk to pick up a necessity from a small store in a rural village.  A few of these stores and post offices are still operating, stop by and experience this simple way of life.  Enjoy your trip. 

A day on Gloucester's Main Street 

Discover the stories and secrets behind the historic storefronts on Main Street in Gloucester.... 

Visit Gloucester  Three days in Gloucester

One Tank - on one tank of gas you can visit Gloucester

A day antiquing in Gloucester

A day at Gloucester Point

the Point Walk a walk along the York with interpretative signs

Virtual Heritage Tour of the Middle Peninsula

Historic Landmark Map

 

Gloucester Tourism
6467 Main Street     Gloucester, VA 23061     804-693-0014

Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Last Update by D. R. Carter August 19, 2008