We believe that the past is best understood through hands-on activities – by participating in discovering the lives of everyday people. … Read More...
Archaeology
Preservation
Preserving physical elements of the past is crucial to maintaining our community’s identity. Here at the Fairfield Foundation, we love … Read More...
Education
The Fairfield Foundation is dedicated to involving the community in our efforts to discover and preserve local history. We offer hands-on … Read More...
Many thanks to all who helped make our 2026 fundraiser Historic House Party at Brighton a huge success! Special thanks to our Silver and Gold level event sponsors, including Martin, Ingles & Hensley; Friends of Cappahosic House; Chesapeake Bank; Anonymous; The Poplar Grove and Tide Mill Foundation; and Sharon Hogge (honoring the Mobjack Rowing Association).
Thank you to our gracious hosts at Brighton for the perfect setting!
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Oral Histories
Gloucester Main Street Stories The Main Street Oral History Project preserves and presents the history of Gloucester’s Main Street … Read More...
Upcoming Events
Check out our calendar and join us for upcoming events like lab nights, dig days, archaeology camps and more. Please check back often to see … View Events Calendar
