The Waterford Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, endeavors to preserve the historic buildings and the open spaces of the National Historic Landmark District of Waterford, Virginia; and through education, to increase the public's knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community.

Of Special Note…

2010 Waterford Concert Series. The sixteenth season of the series brings to Waterford a guitar-flute duo, chamber music, young performers and rising opera stars—and you can purchase series subscriptions online. More

Buy the Old School Bond. Launched at the Fair this year, the $100 Waterford Old School Construction Bonds offer another opportunity to "invest" in the new auditorium, and make fine charitable gifts for the holidays. More

Book, poster feature Waterford images. Last May local photographer Jim Hanna explored Waterford with his camera, and the result was beautiful images of this National Historic Landmark village—now featured in a book and on the 2009 Fair Poster. You can purchase each. More

Foundation Favorites…

New African American History interactive module is here. Thanks to grant support from the National Park Service and the Estate of Paul Mellon, we are pleased to introduce an interactive website module relaying key aspects of Waterford’s unique African American history. Focusing on where they worked (Waterford’s Mill), where they worshipped (John Wesley Community Church) and where they went to school (Second Street School), village residents recount childhood memories and living histories of growing up in Waterford. Sincere thanks to our consultants, Glenshaw Interactive and Boru TV, for their amazing talent in bringing alive this facet of Waterford’s history. Enormous gratitude also goes to the Foundation’s Education Committee, especially John and Bronwen Souders, for lending their time and great expertise to this effort. “Visit” Waterford’s African American Experience. Simply choose a location on the map you wish to visit, click on the “rectangle,” and then step back in time.

Phillips Farm trailhead

Phillips Farm Interpretive Trail opens. Come walk the trails of the 144-acre Phillips Farm. Thanks to a generous grant from the Piedmont Community Foundation’s Peter M. Howard Memorial Fund and to our Phillips Farm Committee, chaired by Mimi Westervelt, new interpretive trail markers and brochures now detail the natural and cultural history on the property. Numbered posts, constructed by Committee member Rob Hale and his son Andrew, now highlight specific points of interest to add to enjoyment of your visit. More

Visit the Second Street School Interactive!
Using video and virtual reality technology, visit the school as one of the students! Explore the classroom to see how a student would learn, play, read, write, and even be punished in 1880. More