This Must Be The Place… Guinea, Virignia
Gloucester County is composed of quaint little areas that all seem to have their own special characteristics. One of these unique locations is Guinea, Virginia. Gloucester Parks, Recreation & Tourism, in partnership with the Guinea Heritage Association, recently presented and distributed the Guinea Heritage Driving Tour. This allows residents & visitors an opportunity to explore the communities nestled within Guinea Neck. These communities are Maryus, Jenkin Neck, Perrin, and Achilles. The tour showcases 12 stops and comes with a map, online app component, and audio recordings for each stop. The voices recorded for each stop are non-other than native Guinea residents & we had a little help from the tourism division.
Stops along the tour include scenic overlooks, businesses, churches, and important staples within the Guinea Community. A great example of that is number 1 on the tour, Buck’s Store Museum! This building used to be a General Store and Post Office but now is home to a museum that strives to preserve the history and culture of Guinea. During the week this is a local hangout for a group that likes to chat about the weather and enjoy a fresh cup of coffee before starting their day. On Saturday’s the museum is open to the public and they serve famous Buck’s BBQ! ( 10 AM to 2 PM - Lunch from 11-1:30)
“There’s no place like this place anywhere near this place so this must be the place.” - Yard Sign Near Guinea
This driving tour can be found in a few different places around town.
Gloucester Visitor Center & Gift Shop
Gloucester Museum of History
Whitley’s Peanuts
Camp Cardinal
Thousand Trails
YROC
Machicomoco State Park
Fairfield Foundation
Rosewell Ruins
Hampton Inn
Holiday Inn Express
Or Use The Online App By Clicking Below
If planning a trip to the area make sure to keep in mind that September 29th & 30th is the 42nd Annual Guinea Jubilee! Festivities include a parade, car show, live music, delicious food, arts & crafts, and fun for the whole family! For a more indepth study of the Guinea area and to see upcoming events please check out their website.
