Waterford Foundation

September 30, 2023 Historic Waterford Walking Tour - 4pm
2023-09-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197
Experience the Waterford National Historic Landmark on a guided historic walking tour! In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a National Historic Landmark. Well into the 20th century, most Americans lived and worked on farms or in small towns like this one. Few of these places have remained much as they were. Waterford, miraculously, is one that has. Walk with us through time for clues to Waterford’s character and tenacity. It is a story of ordinary people who did extraordinary things. They built a thriving town from wilderness; they endured a long and bloody war that threatened to destroy their home; and in good times and bad they held tightly to their vision of a special place. Preserving the village and its setting as a national site for everyone is the principal mission of the Waterford Foundation.
On your tour, you will see houses from the mid 18th century to the 21st. The tour begins at the Old School and covers the entire village in about 90 minutes. Tours will run rain or shine, so come dressed for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.
To register, visit https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/WuN_ZcxnbN7MiUjcLHVu5w

September 9, 2023 Historic Waterford Walking Tour - 10am
2023-09-09 06:00 - 07:30 | Waterford Old School, 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA, 20197

2023 Historic Waterford 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk
2023-04-22 04:30 - 08:00
2023 Historic Waterford 5K/10K Trail Run/Walk
Registration is OPEN! Register here!
Lace Up for the Landmark!
Join us Saturday, April 22, 2023 for a 5K/10K trail run and Fun Run through the scenic trails, vineyards, and streets of historic Waterford, Virginia. This will be an in-person event.

The course follows paved/gravel roads & scenic trails through the Waterford National Historic Landmark and surrounding farms and vineyards.
Runners will receive a handcrafted pewter medal and a commemorative race shirt.
Visit nearby Loudoun wineries, breweries, restaurants and coffee shops after the race!

Event Information:
Registration here!

8:30 am: 10K start
8:40 am: 5K start
9:30 am: Awards
10:00 am: Fun Run start

Location:

Registration: Race day registration and packet pickup is at the John Wesley Community Church (40125 Bond Street, Waterford, VA) from 8-8:45 am.
Start/Finish: All three races (5K, 10K and Fun Run) begin and end on Main Street behind the John Wesley Community Church (40125 Bond Street, Waterford, VA).
Parking: Parking is located a short walk away on the Phillips Farm on Old Wheatland Road. Use 40024 Old Wheatland Rd, Waterford, VA 20197 (Waterford Water Treatment Facility across Old Wheatland Road from the Phillips Farm) to navigate to the parking area and watch for the event parking signs. There is no parking at the registration area.
Road Closures: Roads will be closed through Waterford by 8:00 am. Please plan to arrive and park before 8:00 am.

Registration fees:
5k: $30 through March 31, $35 through April 19, $40 through race day
10k: $40 through March 31, $45 through April 19, $50 through race day
5k/10k kids under 12: $25 with a registered adult through race day
Fun Run: $20 through race day
Cancellation/Refunds:
Unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund for this event. Since we immediately spend the registration fee on ordering the medals, t-shirts and shipping, all sales are final.
Prize details:
Race medals and t-shirts will be provided to all participants (including Fun Run participants) at the race. There are no shirt size exchanges. Register by April 1, 2023 to guarantee your selected shirt size. Race packets must be picked up by race day. Leftover packets, including t-shirts, will be donated.
Race Results and Awards:
The top three overall male and female 5K and 10K finishers will receive awards. Race results will be posted on the PR Races website following the race.
Course details:
The 5K and 10K courses cover a variety of surfaces throughout the Waterford National Historic Landmark. Runners should expect rolling hills, mostly trails and gravel roads with some paved roads and the possibility for mud.

**Please note: the 5K, 10K, and Fun Run courses include the Phillips Farm Interpretive Trail. We have recently confirmed the presence of invasive poison hemlock on the trail. This plant is toxic to humans and pets. To avoid injury, please stay to the center of the marked trail and do not touch the plants along the edges of the trail. Do not allow children to touch the plants or pick flowers along the trail. Find more information about poison hemlock here.**
2023 Sponsors!
Course Sponsors:

Premier Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:
Waterford Reservations, LLC
Lovettsville Cooperative Market
Browning Equipment
Evolve Athletics
Fuog/InterBuild, Inc
Gold Sponsors:
Row House
Volunteer Opportunities Available
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The Waterford Foundation reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken during our events for our use including online and in print. By entering the event premises, you consent to being filmed and/or photographed for promotional purposes. Any person desiring not to have their photo/video taken or distributed must contact oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org in writing of his/her intentions before the event.

Waterford 2033 Consultant's Presentation
2022-04-27 14:00 - 16:30
Join the Waterford Foundation and the Waterford Citizens’ Association for a Waterford 2033 Reception and Consultant’s Presentation on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 beginning at 6 pm. The agenda for the evening is as follows:

6:00 pm: Reception and Viewing of Consultant’s Displays
7:00 pm: Welcome and Waterford 2033 Background, by Cate Magennis Wyatt
7:15 pm: Consultant’s Presentation of Updates to the 2003-2022 Waterford Infrastructure and Sustainability Plan study, by Kimley-Horn
8:00 pm: Project Next Steps
8:15 pm: Audience Questions

Find more information about the Waterford 2033 initiative, including links and documents from previous meetings on the Waterford 2033 page at the Waterford Citizen’s Association website.

2022 Annual Meeting
2022-04-19 13:45 - 16:30
Join us as we celebrate the successes of 2021 and recognize some special award winners. We will begin the meeting with a special presentation on the study to update the Waterford National Historic Landmark designation, given by Kathryn G. Smith from the National Park Service.

2022 Annual Meeting & Awards Celebration
&
Special Presentation on the Waterford National Historic Landmark Update
By Kathryn G. Smith, NPS

Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 6:15 pm
at the Waterford Old School
40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford, Virginia
Welcome Reception 5:45 -6:15 pm
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Zoom link to watch the NHL presentation and Annual Meeting. Zoom participants must remain muted but can submit questions via zoom chat. Zoom participants may not vote.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88435435892?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 884 3543 5892
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Meeting Agenda here.
Board Candidate Bios here.
Annual Report available here.
Find more information about the National Historic Landmark nomination update here including links to the draft nomination document and instructions for public comment.
