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January 9, 2024 By Fairfield Foundation

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 […]

Tagged With: Belroi, Gloucester County, Gloucester History, Walter Reed, Walter Reed Birthplace

April 26, 2021 By Fairfield Foundation

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 […]

Filed Under: Education, Preservation Tagged With: 19th century, 20th century, Epidemic, Gloucester County, Gloucester History, Modern Medicine, Pandemic, Walter Reed, Walter Reed Birthplace, Yellow Fever

April 15, 2021 By Fairfield Foundation

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 […]

Filed Under: Events, Preservation Tagged With: Gloucester County, Pandemic, Walter Reed Birthplace, Yellow Fever

September 28, 2012 By Fairfield Foundation

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 […]

Filed Under: Archaeology, Education, Events, Preservation Tagged With: Abingdon Glebe, Fairfield, Gloucester History, Historical Tour, Roswell, Walter Reed Birthplace

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Grounds are always open to the public to view the building exterior and signage. The CAPE is open for tours on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and at other times by appointment. Lab nights at the CAPE are on 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 6-9pm.
Address: 6783 Main Street Gloucester, VA 23061

 

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The Fairfield Foundation's mission is to promote and involve the public in hands-on archaeology, preservation and education activities within Virginia’s Middle Peninsula and surrounding areas. We are a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization offering public programs, research opportunities and outreach activities since 2000. We operate five properties in Gloucester County: Fairfield Archaeology Park, Timberneck House at Machicomoco, Edge Hill Texaco (the C.A.P.E.), Rosewell Ruins and Visitor Center, and Walter Reed birthplace. For more information about us and other historic resources on the Middle Peninsula or to arrange presentations on a variety of topics related to local history and archaeology, please contact us. Check out the calendar for upcoming activities.
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