We will celebrate the 173rd birthday of Dr. Walter Reed by hosting a one-day archaeological “summer camp!” We will have a test unit open for kids of all ages to […]
Walter Reed Birthplace Open House
Walter Reed Birthplace will be open to the public for tours on the 2nd Saturday of each month from April through September. Visit to learn more about the life of […]
Dr. Walter Reed and Yellow Fever: Part 2
In case you missed it: Dr. Walter Reed and Yellow Fever Part 1 When the Civil War broke out, Walter Reed’s older brothers, Tom and James, fought on the side […]
Dr. Walter Reed and Yellow Fever: Part 1
The Fairfield Foundation announced a collaborative partnership with the Gloucester Preservation Foundation last year. As part of our agreement, we will care for Dr. Walter Reed’s Birthplace and the surrounding […]
Celebrate Gloucester’s Past: The 3rd Annual Gloucester Fall History Crawl!
It’s that time of year again! How would you like to spend a fall day exploring four of Gloucester’s premier historic sites and sampling delicious food from some of Gloucester’s […]