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History & Heritage of Gloucester Point - Articles and tales about the history and heritage of Gloucester Point. We encourage readers with an interest in an aspect of the history or heritage of Gloucester Point, Virginia to share with the world via the web.

Submissions will be reviewed before posting, but this is your opportunity to share and preserve your knowledge of the history and heritage of Gloucester Point. We accept articles on historic buildings and places, historical events, tales from Gloucester Point's past. Biographies of notable residents who have contributed to the development and heritage of Gloucester Point.

Gloucester Museum of History and Visitor Information offers Excellent Starting Point for Visitors Posted by DigitalDominion (1206)

The Gloucester Museum of History and Visitor Information offers an excellent starting point for visitors to Gloucester County. The museum, housed in The Botetourt Building, formerly known as the the Botetourt Hotel, was built in the late eighteenth century as a roadside tavern or ordinary and was known as John New's Ordinary. The building is one of the largest, as well as one of the few brick taverns surviving from the pre-Revolutionary period. For 2007, the museum has planned an intriguing scheudle of events and exhibitions, including:
March & April 2007 - Daffodil Exhibit.

May 2007 - National Military Appreciation Month Exhibit.

May thru September 2007 - "The Good Old Days".

September 2007 - 9-11-2001 Remembrance on Lawn.

October & November 2007 - Archaeology Exhibit TBA.

December 2007 - Holiday Exhibit & Open House.

[1185] US Senator James Webb staff at Gloucester Library
from Gloucester Connection - May 10, 2007

A staff representative from Senator Jim Webb`s Office will be at the Gloucester Library on Tuesday, May 15, 2007, from 10am-1pm to be available to constitents on issues of concern or assist with difficulties related to Social Security and Medicare benefits, veterans` benefits, legal immigration, federal student loans, military service, and other federally-related matters.

Those unable to attend may visit Se. Webb's website at http://webb.senate.gov
[1158] HISTORY AND ADVENTURE TRAIL
HISTORY AND ADVENTURE TRAIL
The History and Adventure Trail is open from 1 to 4 pm on the 2nd Saturday of the month June through October. Here`s your chance to visit some of those places of interest in the County that aren`t open to the public on a regular basis...
Abingdon Episcopal Church, Abingdon Glebe, Bethel Baptist Church, Public Digs at Fairfield, Rosewell Ruins**fee

Other interesting sites: Gloucester Museum of History, Historic Court Circle & Visitor`s Center, Powhatan`s Chimney, Warner Hall Graveyard Visit the History and Adventure Trail Webpage for a printable guide and map ...

[1128] Gloucester High School SADD club Fundraiser - AFGHANS FOR SALE
AFGHANS FOR SALE
Gloucester High School SADD club members are selling cotton, machine washable GHS afghans. The afghans are red, black and white and feature the GHS Duke. They are on sale in the GHS Guidance office for $35. All proceeds will benefit the SADD club.
[1107] GloucesterFAQ Feature Launched!
We have launched our GloucesterFAQ - a feature designed to enable users to ask and answer questions, to share their knowledge of Gloucester, Virginia, and to create a knowledge base of frequently asked questions about Gloucester, Virginia. Visitors and residents are welcome and encouraged to submit questions. If you know the answer to a posted questions, please feel free to share your knowledge and submit an answer. If you beleive a posted answer is wrong, or could be improved, please post a comment.
The GloucesterFAQ feature may be accessed from the user menu in the left column of each page.
[1107] Be a school volunteer!
Would you like to make a difference in a child�s life? Do you want to be involved in YOUR child�s education? Be a school volunteer!

The Gloucester Department of Community Education is hosting a County Wide volunteer orientation for parents and community members of all ages who are interested in any capacity of volunteering at one of our 6 elementary schools. There are many, many volunteering opportunities so please join us on Monday, August 6, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at the main branch of the Gloucester Library to learn more about volunteering!

Community Education Coordinators will be on hand to talk one-on-one with you about your volunteering interests and availability.

A volunteer orientation is required for all of our volunteers so please contact Deanna...
[1070] Rosewell as it Was
Rosewell - As in Looked in 1915

Rosewell was occupied by Judge Fielding Lewis Taylor and his wife, the former
Miss Deans at the time of this photograph. Rosewell had been acquired by
the Deans family in 1855
[1034] WORKERS NEEDED FOR COUNTY FAIR
The Gloucester County "TOWN CRIER ANNOUNCEMENTS" have indicated employment opportunities are available at the Gloucester Fair: "Employment Opportunity at Gloucester County Fair, $ 6.50 an hour, Friday night, Saturday � all shifts, & Sunday � all shifts. Just report to cotton candy booth at the fair grounds for job duties."
[846] Rosewell Lunchtime Lecture Series Debuts April 18
from www.rosewell.org

Lunchtime Lecture Series Debuts April 18

Need a little intellectual stimulation with your PB&J? Brown-bag your lunch and bring it to Rosewell for a fun and fascinating lecture-discussion with one of our favorite knowledgeable people.

Wednesday, April 18 at noon: Architectural historian Jeff Klee presents a progress report on the "Blueprint for Preservation" studies and shows the completed photogrammetric drawings.

Wednesday, May 16 at noon: Thomas Jefferson interpreter Bill Barker steps out of character to discuss his unique insights into our third president, John...
[843] Whitley Proposes $143 Million County Budget, Tax Hikes!
William H. Whitley, Gloucester County Administrator has submitted a proposed $143 Million Budget for fiscal 2008 to County Board of Supervisors. The full budget is available online at http://www.gloucesterva.info/acct/Internet%20Book.pdf

Highlites include a 5.5% increase in the school budget and a 3.4% increase in the General Fund budget. The United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor statistics reports that inflation from February 2006 to February 2007, the most recently available...