Gloucester and Mathews counties both have commemorative ornaments available for purchase. At left is this year’s special ornament for Gloucester, featuring the historic Abingdon Episcopal Church. It can be purchased for $18 at the Gloucester Visitor Center, Gloucester Library, Museum of History and the Treasurer’s Office. This custom-made ornament is a limited edition; only 250 have been produced. Meanwhile, the Mathews County Historical Society continues its sale of the New Point Comfort Lighthouse ornament introduced in 2021. They will be for sale at the Tompkins Cottage, which will hold Open House on Dec. 10.

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