VISITOR CENTER
Contact Us
6504 Main Street
Gloucester, VA 23061
Phone: 804-693-3215
Hours
Tuesday through Saturday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday through Monday
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Services
The Visitor Center is located in the Colonial Courthouse Annex. Inside you will find a unique Gift Shop, dedicated Werowocomoco exhibit room, and an information room full of brochures on our arear as well as areas throughout Virginia. The Visitor Center provides an upgraded experience for tourists and residents alike. This is the perfect spot to stop for local information or to find that unique gift for that hard to buy for friend!
Considering a trip to Gloucester, Virginia or Hosting an event in the area?
Gloucester Visitor information packets are now available. Please use the form below to request your packet(s).
Werowocomoco Exhibit
The Gloucester County Visitors Center with in the historic Court circle contains a room dedicated to telling the story of Werowocomoco. The site was purchased by the National Park Service but is not open to the public at this time. It is known for being a spiritual center of the Tidewater Indians for more than 400 years. Exhibits describe the site as well as information on Powhatan, John Smith and Pocahontas.
Gift Shop
Not only is the Gloucester Visitor Center a source for maps, brochures and information but it also has a gift shop full of unique items. At the gift shop, you will find a variety of historical books, mugs, local honey, postcards, souvenirs, children’s items, t-shirts, Daffodil Festival souvenirs, Virginia is for Lovers merchandise, hats, ornaments, Whitley’s nuts, Gloucester decals, and much more. Additionally, the gift shop features a collection of hand crafted items made by local artist.
2024 Commemorative Ornament Featuring the Gloucester Agricultural and Industrial Institute.
Known locally as Cappahosic Academy, Gloucester Agricultural and Industrial Institute was established in 1888 by William Weaver with help from T.C. Walker, Reverend John Booth, and other community leaders. At this time, Virginia’s public school system was segregated and educational opportunities for African Americans were few and far between.
The success of Gloucester Agricultural and Industrial Institute paved the way for other local Black institutions, such as Woodville-Rosenwald School and T.C. Walker’s Gloucester Training School.
The ornament may be purchased for $20.00 at the Gloucester Visitor Center, Gloucester County Library, Museum of History, and Treasurer’s Office starting Nov 30th. Custom-made in the United States, the ornament is a limited edition with only 250 having been produced.
Volunteer Opportunities
How would you like to meet interesting travelers from all over the state, nation, and world, as well as some locals? The Gloucester Visitor Center is looking for volunteers to do just that and more! As a volunteer you will engage with visitors while providing them with welcoming guides, brochures and useful information on Gloucester and its surrounding areas, guide them through the Werowocomoco exhibit room, and help to inspire them to plan memorable and exciting experiences in our County. Positions are available Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM to 1PM and/or 1 to 4PM . Training is provided. Volunteers are welcome to commit to as little 3 hours per month.
Contact Amy Steele, Visitor Services Coordinator at 804-824-2476 to discuss the great benefits of volunteering at the Gloucester Visitor Center.
