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Preservation

Adaptive Reuse of WF Properties

March 6, 2025 by Abigail Zurfluh

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In recent years, there has been a growing nationwide focus on adaptive reuse- the practice of repurposing historic buildings for new uses- as a key strategy for preservation. Adaptive reuse is broadly defined as modifying or using a structure to serve a different function than originally intended. Although adaptive reuse has gained popularity, it is not a new concept in the Village of Waterford, where it has long been used to preserve historic structures. For example, many former commercial properties on Main Street are now fully residential properties, and the Waterford Old School now serves as the Waterford Foundation offices and community center rather than a school. Adaptive reuse is a well-respected and documented method used by historic preservationists nationwide as it is one of the most sustainable ways to preserve historic structures long-term.

The Waterford Foundation (WF) Board of Directors has identified that the majority of the WF owned properties are not being used to their full potential in support of the WF mission to preserve the historic buildings and open spaces of the National Historic Landmark of Waterford, Virginia, and, through education, to increase the public’s knowledge of life and work in an early American rural community. Looking into how to adaptively reuse properties from what they were originally designed for to how they are best able to support Waterford now is the logical next step.

In 2023, the Historic Properties and Land Use Subcommittee was tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of all Waterford Foundation properties- excluding the Mill- to develop a preliminary report supporting the adaptive reuse of these sites. This report serves as a foundational resource, outline key information such as existing easements and zoning regulations, along with recommendations for potential modifications. It also assess the current use of each property and identifies preliminary work needed to make them viable for adaptive reuse.

Beyond individual properties, the report takes a broader look at the Village as a whole, evaluating the current needs of both residents and visitors. It examines how Foundation-owned properties can best serve these needs, ensuring that preservation efforts align with community priorities. Additionally, the report helps establish a framework for prioritizing properties for adaptive reuse, guiding future planning and resource allocation.

Report

The next step in finalizing and editing the report for adoption by the Waterford Foundation Board of Directors is to receive public input. Version 2.0. of the Draft Alternative Use Proposal is available below:

Version 2.0. of the draft alternative use proposal

Below is a detailed table of contents of Alternative Use Report highlighting where in the report that each property’s proposal is:

Introduction and PurposePage 4
ApproachPage 5
WF Property InformationPages 6-42
Observations from Full VillagePages 43- 46
Proposed Alternative Uses and Implementation Requirements GoalsPage 47
Bond Street Barn and Meadow ProposalPages 48-52
Chair Factory ProposalPages 53-55
Corner Store ProposalPage 56
Forge ProposalPages 56-59
John Wesley Community Church ProposalPages 60-64
North Meadow ProposalPage 65
Old School ProposalPage 65
Phillips Farm ProposalPages 66-67
Red Barn ProposalPages 68-70
Schooley Mill Barn and Meadow ProposalPages 71- 72
Second Street School ProposalPage 73
Water Street Meadow ProposalPage 73
Recommended Steps of ActionPages 74-76

Survey

The HPLU subcommittee is seeking public comments through an online survey available below or through this link. Thank you for taking the time to read the report and fill out the survey to put in your comments. Your comments will be taken into consideration as the Historic Properties and Land Use Subcommittee continues to refine the report for V.3. The public comment survey will be open to receive comments through Monday, May 12th.

Public comment survey

For questions about the report or if you have trouble filling out the survey, please email the Waterford Foundation historic preservation director at azurfluh@waterfordfoundation.org

Filed Under: Preservation

2024 Second Street School Painting

July 3, 2024 by Abigail Zurfluh

After this last busy school year, we were able to give the outside of the Second Street School some much needed TLC! Following Secretary of Interior Standards for Historic Rehabilitation, repairs were made some woodwork on the rear elevation and the building got a fresh coat of paint. Now, the Second Street School is ready to host another years worth of scholars coming to Waterford to learn about Reconstruction.

Check out below for some before and after pictures! It is thanks to generous donations to the Lantern Light Fund that the Waterford Foundation is able to preserve and educate the public about African American life here in Waterford and Loudoun County.

Before:

After:

To support work like this in the future, please consider a donation to the Lantern Light Fund, our fund that supports the artifacts, sites, and stories of Waterford’s Black community including the Second Street School and the John Wesley Community Church.

Filed Under: News, Preservation, sss

Waterford Historic District Named one of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places

May 14, 2024 by Stephanie Thompson

Every year during Historic Preservation Month, Preservation VA releases a list of that year’s Most Endangered Historic Sites to raise community awareness of threatened historic places. This year, the Waterford National Historic Landmark was included on the list due to the imminent threat of proposed 500kV transmission lines running through the Landmark. 

Construction of 500kV transmission lines in the Waterford National Historic Landmark would destroy the integrity of the historic and cultural viewshed of Waterford and nullify its Landmark status, a designation that the community achieved in 1970 and continues to fight for. While Waterford’s historic integrity is under threat, we are hopeful that being listed as one of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places will raise awareness of this issue and help rally supporters to our cause. Endangerment does not mean the end, it means that there is a community ready and willing to put in the work to save it. The Waterford Foundation is honored to be a part of that community, and are hopeful that it will continue to grow. 

Endangerment does not mean the end, it means that there is a community ready and willing to put in the work to save it.

The Waterford Foundation thanks Preservation Virginia for its support in our work to preserve the historic buildings and open spaces of Waterford in defense of the National Historic Landmark. To learn more about the Most Endangered Historic Places designation and Waterford’s rich history of grassroots preservation, please attend our Preservation Celebration on Sunday, May 19th from 3-5pm at the Waterford Old School (40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford VA 20197). For more information about the threat of the 500kV transmission lines and what can be done, please visit the Loudoun Transmission Line Alliance’s website at www.loudountransmissionlinealliance.org.

Filed Under: News, Preservation

The Big Storm of ’94

May 2, 2024 by Stephanie Thompson

Reprinted from the 51st Waterford Fair Booklet, October 7, 1994.

On the afternoon of June 16 this year, a powerful wind storm ripped through the Waterford historic district, taking with it many 200 plus year-old trees. These trees had witnessed the development of Waterford from an 18th Century milling center to a thriving 19th Century commercial town serving the needs of the surrounding farming community. The result was a monstrous tangle of downed electric and telephone wires, broken tree limbs, and upturned tree roots as tall as a grown man. The clean-up process took days of around-the-clock work by power companies, VDOT and tree services.

The storm hit the northeast side of town, working around to the southwest. The highest points of the town and surrounding hills suffered direct hits. 

The damage to buildings was largely the result of huge trees falling on porches or roofs and ripping great gashes in the fabric of the buildings. The homes on the north side of the Big Hill and the east side of High Street felt the full impact of the storm, being vulnerable because of their location on higher ground than most of the town. Two grand Victorian style houses narrowly avoided damage as many of the very large trees between them were destroyed by the wind. One owner described how the wind and resulting internal pressure in her home sent the roof access door to their attic sailing across the garden. Likewise, at Mill End, an imposing house across from the Mill at the lower end of town, the greatest damage was suffered in the gardens surrounding the house where some 22 trees were damaged or destroyed.

This reproduction of an 1882 sketch shows Mill End on the hill above and to the north of the Mill.

The Waterford Foundation’s Mill was a victim of a tree falling from Mill End, which is located on higher ground. The impact of the full length of the enormous tree split the tin roof and pulled the bricks loose down the north face of the two upper stories. Ironically, its location on lower ground did not save it from damage because of the height of its four stories.

Filed Under: history, News, Preservation

Call to Action: Oppose Transmission Lines Through the Waterford National Historic Landmark

December 1, 2023 by Stephanie Thompson

PJM, a regional transmission organization, has accepted a proposal for new power transmission lines that would go through Western Loudoun and directly through the Waterford National Historic Landmark to support the needs of the data center industry. The proposed 500KV lines go directly through conserved land and land under easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.  These transmission lines pose a major threat to the integrity of the Landmark and the region we sit in. Our Landmark status is intrinsically linked with the unspoiled viewshed surrounding our historic village. Not only that, but every resident and business who calls Waterford home would be impacted by the construction of these power transmission lines. The Waterford Foundation stands opposed to such violation of our conservation values, and will work to oppose any impact to the integrity of Waterford’s Landmark status. 

Why is this important? Western Loudoun has remained relatively untouched by the massive growth of the data center industry in the past years. Instead, it remains a haven for farmland, open spaces, conservation, and preservation. Amongst the picturesque hills sit wonderful and profitable businesses and organizations that rely on the surrounding. It is also an area where history and past of Loudoun County can be found woven into the hustle and bustle of 21st century life. The best example of this can be found in the National Historic Landmark of Waterford. Building transmission lines through this region would impact the daily lives of residents in an unprecedented manner; damage the livelihoods of farms, businesses, and organizations that are in its path; and damage the integrity of the Waterford National Historic Landmark. This is similar to a proposal to put transmission lines through Gettysburg National Battlefield or Mount Vernon. 

We need your support to fight this threat. One thing that the Foundation has learned is the power of the Loudoun County community banding together for a common cause. Please see below for ways you can help us oppose this threat.

Stay in touch:

The Waterford Foundation is maintaining an email list for those who would like to stay informed about this issue. If you would like to be included, please email Historic Preservation Director Abigail Zurfluh here, or fill out the form at the bottom of this page.

How you can help: 

Share your concerns with decision makers:

National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor (NIETC):

  • Changes in the designation of the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor could pose a challenge for opposing proposed transmission lines. If it is determined by the Department of Energy that Loudoun County is a NIETC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission could issue permits for transmission line construction even if state authorities deny applications.
  • The Department of Energy is currently accepting public input regarding NIETC designations for Phase One. In Phase Two, a preliminary list of areas being considered will be released and public comments on that list will open. In Phase Three, the DOE will develop geographic boundaries, more public comments, and go over Needs Study. Finally, in Phase Four, the DOE will release any necessary environmental documentations before final NIETC designations.
  • The Department of Energy is currently accepting public comments for phase one until February 2nd. Public comments can be emailed to NIETC@hq.doe.gov

Virginia State Corporation Commission:

  • In Virginia, the State Corporation Commission will be making the decision on the actual chosen route when application is submitted by NextEra. Watch this space for instructions on how to voice your opposition to this project to the Virginia State Corporation Commission.

Elected Officials:

  • Watch this space for ways to share information with elected representatives about transmission lines.
  • For more information about bills in the General Assembly in 2024 surrounding this issue, check out this flyer made by our collogues at the Piedmont Environmental Council

Spread the word about this issue:

  • Share social media posts from the Waterford Foundation, Piedmont Environmental County, Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy and other organizations to strengthen local opposition.
  • Tell friends, family and neighbors about this issue to broaden our base of support

Show your support by signing our online petition:

  • Sign this online petition to show your opposition to the proposed transmission lines.
  • Share the petition so that we are able to show large opposition in this region!

Donate to support the Waterford Foundation’s work to preserve the Waterford National Historic Landmark and oppose threats like this.

Donate Now!

Important Upcoming Dates and Timelines: 

February 2nd- Due Date to Submit Public Comments on Stage One of National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor to the DOE. Public comments can be submitted via email to NIETC@hq.doe.gov

February 7th at 6:30pm- Loudoun Nonprofit Leadership Summit is taking place at the Old School in Waterford. If you are a leader/staff member of a preservation, conservation, or other related organization/stakeholder in this issue, please RSVP using this link.

May/June: Possible completion of NextEra routing study

Summer 2024: Be on the look out for community open houses hosted by NextEra about the routes.

Late 2024: Possible aim for a proposal to SCC

Resources to Learn More:

Background Information: Our colleagues at Piedmont Environmental Council have been monitoring PJM’s transmission line proposals for some time. Visit their page to view a map of the proposed path and learn more about the issue. Linked here is a video made by our collogues at the Piedmont Environmental Council providing important background to this issue. Running time is roughly eight minutes.

NextEra Information: Read more about the Mid-Atlantic Resiliency link from NextEra at their website here. Specific questions, comments, or concerns can be sent to the NextEra team using the email box on the webpage. Currently, NextEra is working on the routing study through a third party.

Loudoun County Government Role: Read more about the role of the Loudoun County government in this civic alert.

National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor: Read more about the designation process here.

In the News:

  • Western Loudoun farmers say proposed power lines could put them out of business, Loudoun Times Mirror, 1/31/2024
  • Newly appointed SCC judge will recuse herself from western Loudoun transmission line case, Loudoun Times Mirror, 1/24/2024
  • General Assembly Appoints NextEra Attorney to SCC Seat, Loudoun Now, 1/24/2024
  • Concern Grows Over Data Centers, Power Lines in Loudoun, Loudoun Now, 1/23/2024
  • Department of Energy Changes Could Pose More Challenges for Power Line Opposition, Loudoun Now, 1/16/2024
  • Data Center Campus Plan Hit with Community Power Concerns, Loudoun Now, 1/11/2024
  • FERC Commissioner urges reform of federal transmission planning and financial incentives, Blue Ridge Leader and Loudoun Today, 1/3/2024
  • Company to build transmission lines in Loudoun has history of legal problems, Blue Ridge Leader and Loudoun Today, 1/3/2024
  • SCC Poised to Make Decisions on Greenway Tolls, Western Loudoun Power Lines in 2024, Loudoun Now, 1/2/2024

Opposition Letters:

  • See Waterford Foundation President Susan Manch’s letter to PJM here.
  • Waterford Citizens’ Association letter citing alternative routes.
  • Read the opposition letter from the National Park Service here.
  • Opposition Letter from the Maryland Office of People’s Counsel.
  • Opposition Letter from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.
  • Opposition Letter from the Loudoun HRDC

Other letters:

  • November 28, 2023 letter from the Organization of PJM States (OPSI) to the PJM Board.
  • December 8, 2023 letter from NextEra Energy to PJM regarding PJM staff recommendation of the acceptance of NextEra’s MidAtlantic Resiliency Link (MARL) project and citing plans to engage with local stakeholders beginning in January 2024.
  • December 18, 2023 response letter from PJM about the proposed transmission lines to interested stakeholders.

Other Resources:

  • Executive Summary of Key Points on the NextEra Transmission Line
  • Presentation slides from the 12/7/23 Waterford Citizens’ Association meeting.
  • Meeting summary from Hamilton and Waterford Meeting provided by Board President Susan Manch.
  • Comments provided by Tom Donahue for the Federal-State Task Force on Electrical Transmission.
  • Fact Sheet provided by Tom Donahue about the NextEra Power Line
  • Tips in Writing Letters Sheet linked here

Past Milestones

December 5th, 2023: PJM Transmission Expansion Advisory Committee (TEAC) meets to review proposals for the Regional Transmission Expansion Plan (RTEP). See public comments associated with this meeting here. Thank you to those who sent letters of opposition!

December 11th, 2023: PJM Board approves the slate of proposed projects, including the proposal from NextEra to construct a new greenfield transmission line through the Waterford National Landmark. See details in the PJM whitepaper, here.

December 13th, 2023: Loudoun County Board of Supervisors met to adopt a new zoning ordinance in Loudoun County that includes new approval processes for data centers in Loudoun County.

December 17th, 2023: People gathered together in the Old School to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Conservation on Phillips Farm. It was a fun evening full of celebration and reminiscing. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend!

Past News Articles:

  • ‘To preserve the view, you have to own it’: Waterford Foundation Marks 20 Years Since Phillips Farm Purchase, Loudoun Times Mirror, 12/27/2023
  • After Zoning Ordinance Adoption the Work Continues, Loudoun Now, 12/21/2023
  • Waterford Commemorates 20 Years of Phillips Farm Conservation, Loudoun Now, 12/18/23
  • PJM advances proposal for transmission line in Western Loudoun, Loudoun Times Mirror, 12/13/23
  • PJM Ignores Stakeholders and Approves Transmission Lines to be Built, Blue Ridge Leader and Loudoun Today, 12/12/23
  • PJM Approves Proposal for 500 kV Power Lines Across Western Loudoun, Loudoun Now, 12/12/23
  • PJM Board of Managers Approves Critical Grid Upgrades, PJM Inside Lines, 12/11/2023
  • PJM recommends transmission line be built despite overwhelming public concern, Blue Ridge Leader and Loudoun Today, 12/7/2023
  • Power Line Objections Move to PJM, Loudoun Now, 12/5/2023

Filed Under: News, Preservation, Uncategorized

Zoning Ordinance Rewrite White Paper

July 8, 2022 by Waterford Foundation

Dear Waterford Friends and Supporters,

As you may be aware, the County is in the process of revising the zoning ordinance to reflect the new 2019 Comprehensive Plan.    Loudoun’s zoning ordinances have not been updated for 20 years and a re-write is certainly due to reflect current needs and citizen vision as outlined in the new Comprehensive Plan.

We are now in the ‘Public Input’ phase, a three-month period continuing through July 18th, where comments from Loudoun citizens are welcome and encouraged.    It’s important that the Loudoun County Zoning Staff hear from all Waterford’s citizens as the zoning code is what governs land use policy   Staff will send their recommendation to the Planning commission, then forward to the Board of Supervisors for final approval

The Waterford Foundation has read the zoning code, with a focus on Adaptive Reuse (Chapter 5.10), which is important to the viability of our historic structures in the village.   The Waterford Foundation has prepared a summary sheet to shorten your workload, attached below.   We encourage citizens to make their voices heard before the July 18th deadline by following these steps for communicating with Zoning Staff.

If you have questions, feel free to call Jane Covington at 434-960-4678 or jane@janecovington.com

Thank you for your help!

Stephanie C. Thompson, Executive Director


Directions for submitting your comments on Adaptive Reuse to Loudoun’s Zoning Staff

Email your comments to Loudoun’s zoning staff at this address:   ZOrewrite@loudoun.gov     The Waterford Foundation has summarized our recommendations below in blue italics, but it’s best to communicate recommendation in your own words. While writing your comments, please feel free to reference the County’s zoning code on Adaptive Reuse, which can be found here: https://online.encodeplus.com/regs/loudouncounty-va-crosswalk/doc-viewer.aspx?secid=966 – secid-966. You may also wish to include with your email message a photo of your favorite historic Waterford building that you think is appropriate for adaptive reuse.

Chapter 5.10  Adaptive Reuse

Purpose

Discussion The new zoning code encourages adaptive reuse of historic structures but omits including standards of rehabilitation.   We recommend referencing recognized standards to encourage retention of character defining features of historic properties or consulting with the local HDRC.  We also see a natural overlap between adaptive reuse and the Sustainability movement.

Recommendation  Please ask zoning staff to include the following:

“Encourage preservation of historic structures through appropriate renovation,such as the Secretary of Interior Standards and/or ruling by HDRC”

“Encourage sustainability by allowing more older buildings qualify under the Adaptive Reuse zoning regulations.”

Eligibility  / Section B

Discussion  We recommend broadening the scope of eligibility with the intention of allowing more older buildings to qualify under the Adaptive Reuse zoning regulations.  We recommend streamlining the rezoning process to make the process more user-friendly and financially affordable by removing requirements such as market analysis, structural engineers, and verification of obsolescence. Adaptive reuse should not be expensive and burdensome

Recommendation: Please ask zoning staff to include the following:

“All properties over 50 years old should be eligible for adaptive reuse under the new zoning code or as designated locally historic’ by the Heritage Commission.”

“Please remove all the Zoning Administrator’s considerations of obsolescence of an old building, including past and current vacancy rate, existing and previous uses, structural condition, and real estate market information.”

Standards and Requirements / Section C   

Discussion  We recommend allowing more options when making changes as many historic buildings and sites don’t lend themselves to traditional zoning set-backs or rear, off-street parking spaces.   When there are questions, we recommend the Zoning Administrator consult with the HDRC. It is agreed that the setting of an historic property warrants protection, but there needs to be flexibility to accommodate small or non-conforming sites.    We also want to encourage agricultural buildings, such as old barns or mills, to have future uses.

Recommendation: Please ask zoning staff to include the following:

“Allow more exceptions for non-conforming sites for setbacks, on-site parking, and additions to the front of the structure.  Where there are questions, the Zoning Administrator should consult with the HDRC.”

“Please allow industrial /craft uses such as woodworking, metal working and stonework”

 


Extra Credit:

  • If you have the time and energy to submit detailed comments through the online public comment system, see the detailed instructions for posting comments in this pdf: ZOR Public Comment Instructions
  • To learn more about recommendations from the Loudoun Historic Village Alliance, see this document: LHVA Recommendations

 

Filed Under: News, Preservation

Preservation Committee Community Meeting Held June 22, 2022

June 23, 2022 by Waterford Foundation

On Wednesday, June 22, 2022, the Waterford Foundation Preservation Committee welcomed the community for an informational meeting about the Phillips Farm and other ongoing preservation work on Foundation properties. Attendees gathered at 5:30 pm for a reception and opportunity to view exhibits, maps, and images of the Phillips Farm and properties under easement within the Waterford National Historic Landmark. At 6pm, WF President Susan Manch welcomed those assembled for a information packed presentation by a panel of speakers, including:

  • Erika Richardson from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation, who spoke about VOF’s work throughout the Commonwealth and detailed the particular protections of the easement they hold on the Phillips Farm,
  • James Remuzzi of Sustainable Solutions, LLC, who gave a report of herbicide treatments applied to date to manage the invasive poison hemlock that presents a threat to Phillips Farm visitors,
  • Susan Honig-Rogers of the Phillips Farm Subcommittee, who spoke about the subcommittees current and future efforts to document and manage other invasive plants present on the Phillips Farm,
  • Nick Ratcliffe, who educated the audience on the geology and hydrology of the Phillips Farm and explained the present conditions of the South Fork Catoctin Creek as a result of damming the creek to generate power for Waterford’s mills,
  • Carl Sheider, who introduced the Phillips Farm Western Trail Pilot Project recently approved by the WF Board of Directors to establish a new walking trail on the western side of Catoctin Creek beginning summer 2022, and
  • Stephanie Thompson, Waterford Foundation Executive Director, who provided updates on the status of other preservation work this year including the Mill Stabilization Project, the Bond Street Tanyard easement project, and repair and restoration work throughout WF properties.

    Nick Ratcliffe speaks about the geology and hydrology of the Phillips Farm.

    Samples of invasive plants found on the Phillips Farm.

    Attendees in discussion during the opening reception.

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We look forward to holding more such community meetings in the future, to keep our neighbors, members, and community members informed of our work. See the presentation slides from the evening for more information on the easement overview, poison hemlock treatment, pilot trail project, and preservation updates. Slides are available online here: Preservation Community Meeting Presentation Slides.

 

Filed Under: Committees, News, Preservation

Women For Waterford Giving Circle Supports the Waterford Foundation’s Mission

March 3, 2022 by Waterford Foundation

Women For Waterford members gather cookies at their December 2021 cookie exchange and annual meeting

In January 2020, Development Committee members Liz Hohm and Kathleen Hughes launched a new initiative called Women For Waterford. Bringing women with a passion for Waterford together in a giving circle, Women For Waterford supports the Waterford Foundation’s preservation and education mission through direct donations from giving circle members. Once per year and as a group, they provide input to the Waterford Foundation Board on how to allocate the funds they have raised. Throughout the year, members of the group volunteer to plan and host gatherings that feature local businesses, Waterford history, and other topics while providing opportunities for networking and outreach to new members.

While the Covid-19 pandemic initially put a damper on gatherings shortly after the launch of Women For Waterford, regular gatherings resumed when it was safe to do so and the group has held many gatherings since. In 2021, the group grew to 29 members, raising a total of $12,889.16! The group recommended allocating the funds towards the donation of a new preservation easement on the Foundation’s Bond Street Tanyard property.  The Waterford Foundation Board of Director’s happily approved funding for this important preservation project in the organization’s 2022 budget. 

Our staff and volunteers are now beginning to take steps to donate a preservation easement on the Bond Street property in 2022, which will protect its historic resources and prevent any inappropriate development of the property in perpetuity. Many thanks to the Women For Waterford for their commitment to the preservation of the Waterford National Historic Landmark! 

Since the group’s inception, the Women For Waterford have also been strong supporters of the Waterford Foundation during the annual Give Choose online giving campaign operated by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. In 2022, Give Choose will be held on March 29th. Learn more about this local day for online giving at www.givechoose.org.

Learn more about the Women For Waterford giving circle at www.womenforwaterford.com

Women For Waterford members gather under the branches of Old John during a hike on the Phillips Farm trail in February 2022

 

 

Filed Under: Development, News, Preservation

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