Science. History. Anthropology. Deductive reasoning. Archaeology demands a lot of its devotees, but the payoffs can be epic, ranging from life-changing discovery to a new appreciation for very old cultures. […]
Crisis at the Lab – We need your help!
On Friday night a pipe leak flooded our lab, leaving an inch of water across the entire first floor of the building. As many of you know, we were already crammed […]
Save the Date – Open House at Edge Hill, April 26th, 5:30-7:30
Curious about what’s been happening at the Edge Hill Service Station? Come and take a look for yourself on Thursday, April 26th, from 5:30 to 7:30. Co-sponsored by the Gloucester […]
Dominion Virginia Power Supports Energy Innovation at the Edge Hill Service Station
We are please to announce that a generous grant of $15,000 from Dominion Resources will support the design and installation of solar panels and infrastructure at our Edge Hill Service […]
Community Outreach: the Archeological Society of Virginia and its Middle Peninsula Chapter
We’ve all heard the expression “You can’t take a step in Virginia without walking on an historic site!” We live in an amazingly historic area with wonderful resources, from the […]
Recognizing Historic African-American Communities in Gloucester County
“Struggle, achievement, strife and reward are words that define the growth of African-American communities in late 19th-century Gloucester County Virginia.” This is the first sentence in our booklet “Fairfield Plantation […]
Art at the Station: Gloucester Artists’ Original Works Protect Historic Windows
Collaboration is at the heart of any preservation program. Protecting a landscape, a landmark, or an archaeological site can often benefit other community efforts, like encouraging economic development, educational outreach, […]
Join Us – The 2nd Annual Gloucester Fall History Crawl
Spend the day exploring four of Gloucester’s premier historic sites while enjoying tastings of delicious food from some of Gloucester’s finest eateries. Join the Fairfield Foundation and the Joseph Bryan […]