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…
Concert Series returns to the Old School! On April 29, 2012, music returns to Waterford's Old School with a five-performance series in a beautiful new auditorium. Order your subscription today. More 
Old School Auditorium Construction continues! Roof, windows, doors, siding, stone foundation are all there--now the interior work continues apace. At the Annual Meeting April 17, members and guests will welcome their Old School back to the center of community life. More 
Nonprofit of the Year Award! The Waterford Foundation received the prestigious Nonprofit of the Year Award on November 3 from the Loudoun County Chamber of Commerce. This award was added to the Chamber’s Small Business Award program three years ago in recognition of the vital role that Loudoun’s nonprofits play in the economy of our community. The Foundation was one of nine top-performing businesses and organizations honored at this event. More 
Waterford has been named a Preserve America Community! This National Historic Landmark joins 857 other communities across the nation " committed to preserving their past by using their heritage to build a better future." More 
About Waterford. Since 1943 when Waterford citizens united to preserve the beauty and history of this village founded in 1733, the Waterford Foundation has continued its preservation through education mission. Learn in this video what we've accomplished together for this unique little place in American history. Watch our video 
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Phillips Farm trailhead
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African
American History in Waterford.As we approach the Civil War Sesquicentennial, we are pleased to feature an interactive website module relaying key aspects of Waterford's unique African American history. “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 Interpretive Trail open. Come walk across the new footbridge built by Eagle Scout Jake Yates to enjoy the trails of the 144-acre Phillips Farm. Pick up a brochure at the trailhead for detail of the natural and cultural history on the property. Numbered posts highlight specific points of interest to add to your enjoyment. 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 
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