The Gum Springs Historical Society's Museum & Cultural Center opened its doors on November 24th, 1996. It is the aim of the Center to display a dynamic exhibit of the history of the Gum Springs Community.  Plans are in the works to make a visit to the Center a vivid multimedia experience via computers and interactive audio-visual displays much like the Smithsonian Institution has done in Washington, DC.  We also plan to provide virtual visits to the Center via the Internet.  With your help we will make this vision a reality.

Featured Exhibits:
The Museum is featuring an photographic exhibit of Gum Springs' residents and founding families. Many of these photos are close to 100 years old, some older.

Events Bulletin Board:   Current Events

Mail Order Catalog:
Please see the Gum Springs Historical Society's Online Catalog.

Directions:
Take Route 1 to Sherwood Hall Lane, about 4 miles south of the City of Alexandria. If coming from the north, make a left on Sherwood Hall Lane. Walmart will be on your right. If coming from the south, make a right on Sherwood Hall Lane. Walmart will be on your left. At the first traffic light, make a right on Fordson Rd. The Center is located at the end of Fordson Rd. From the beltway take exit 1A and follow the above instructions.

You may also take the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Turn at the Morningside Lane/Mount Vernon Hospital exit. Stay on Morningside Lane and it will turn into Sherwood Hall Lane after crossing Ft. Hunt Road. Make a left at Fordson Road. The Bethlehem Baptist Church will be on your right.

Donations:
The Gums Springs Historical Society survives by your donations. You may send Tax Deductible donations to the Society in care of Ron Chase, President at 8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306. Please, use check, money order or credit card when making payments. Please do Not send cash!  Donations of artifacts, heirlooms, papers, pictures, etc. are welcomed. Please call to make arrangements for the pick-up of these types of items.