Wittman Advocates for Community Project Funding for the Gloucester County Colonial Courthouse
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the inclusion of a $750,000 funding request for the Colonial Courthouse in Gloucester County through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Act. This measure has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee and awaits passage on the House Floor.
During the August district work period, Congressman Wittman traveled across the district to meet with local leaders and discuss his efforts in Washington to secure federal investments for Virginia's First District.
“Gloucester County’s Colonial Courthouse is an important piece of Virginia’s history and a way for residents and tourists to discover more about the origins of our democracy,” said Rep. Wittman. “This funding would help preserve the courthouse for future generations while expanding opportunities for students, residents, and visitors to experience history firsthand. Investing in this historic landmark will also strengthen heritage tourism, support local businesses, and ensure this treasured piece of Gloucester’s history remains accessible for years to come.”
“We are very grateful to Congressman Wittman for his continued support of Gloucester County and for recognizing the importance of preserving our historic assets. The 1766 Colonial Courthouse is such an important part of Gloucester’s history and our community. This funding would help us preserve this special property and ensure it remains a place that our residents and future generations can enjoy. We are excited to see this project included in the appropriations package and truly appreciate Congressman Wittman’s advocacy and partnership with Gloucester County.” - Regine Biggers, the Deputy County Administrator
The funding would be used to preserve and restore the Colonial Courthouse. Built in 1766, the courthouse is one of the community’s most historically and architecturally significant public structures. Restoration will expand educational programming, interpretive exhibits, and public access, allowing students, residents, and visitors to engage directly with the sites where early civic life and Revolutionary-era history unfolded. Federal investment will also generate economic benefits by strengthening heritage tourism, increasing visitation to Main Street businesses, and supporting local jobs in retail, hospitality, and skilled trades involved in the restoration work. Given the scale and cost of preserving structures of this age, federal support is critical to ensuring their long-term stability and continued public use, while delivering lasting cultural and economic value to Gloucester County and the surrounding region.
Community Project Funding (CPF) allows Members of Congress to bring tax dollars back home for district-specific priorities. Members have firsthand knowledge of their district’s needs and can prioritize federal funding for the most critical local projects. For Congressman Wittman, these projects address clear and present needs in communities across Virginia and enjoy broad community support. The federal dollars designated for CPF projects exist within existing budget limits. Community Project Funding gives Congressman Wittman the ability to empower Virginians by ensuring they have a critical voice in directing their federal tax dollars back into VA-01 communities.