Fluvanna County's Pleasant Grove Certified by State Tourism Corporation

PALMYRA, VA – Fluvanna County’s Pleasant Grove House is now officially a certified tourist information center. The Fluvanna visitor center satisfied all certification requirements set by the Virginia Tourism Corporation.

“Becoming a certified tourist information center is a great step forward for what we are trying to do as a County.  This will help us get the word out in other localities about the many outdoor activities and two museums we have in our park as well as other destinations in the county,” said Aaron Spitzer, Director of Parks and Recreation.

The Pleasant Grove House sits in Fluvanna’s 900-acre Pleasant Grove Park that includes 22 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and horse riding. The park has multiple fields for soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and softball. Other features include picnic shelters, disc golf, a dog park, and an amphitheater. The Pleasant Grove House museum features three permanent exhibits: Fluvanna History, Rail Transportation, and River Transportation. Next door to the Pleasant Grove House, the Farm Heritage Museum features farming equipment, mostly used in Fluvanna County. Fluvanna’s Park and Recreation Department operates the park, museums, and visitor center.

Certification was part of Fluvanna’s Tourism Strategic Plan, adopted by the Board of Supervisors in 2018. In order to attain certification, the facility met the rigorous industry standards such as hours of operation, accessibility, tourist information availability, and long-term viability.

“Pleasant Grove is our crown jewel and sees many visitors each day. The Pleasant Grove House is a welcoming facility for visitors to learn about the county and the area. We are excited to have achieved certification,” said Bryan Rothamel, Fluvanna’s Economic Development Coordinator.

Fluvanna will now enjoy free annual distribution of travel brochures in all Virginia Welcome Centers, access to Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) publications, listing in VTC publications as a primary visitor resource, and educational opportunities of tourism staff.

The Pleasant Grove House Museum and Visitor Center, located at 271 Pleasant Grove Road, is open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm. Pleasant Grove Park is open sunrise to sunset.