Join artisan Brenda Brown to create a custom bath soak or body scrub using healing salts, herbs, and essential oils. Learn about natural stress relief and self-care, then unwind with […]
This annual event is our way of expressing heartfelt appreciation to all Waterford Foundation volunteers. The evening will be filled with hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and an awards ceremony. 2025 volunteers please […]
Postponed - Join us for the Waterford on the Rocks Cocktail Series! An evening of laughter and friendly competition awaits at the Second Annual Pub Trivia Night. Gather your friends and put your knowledge to the test in a fun atmosphere that promises great memories and benefits the Waterford Foundation. Real British ale, authentic pub […]
Join us for the Waterford on the (ye olde) Rocks Cocktail Series! Come raise a glass with Nicholas Cresswell! Join us at the Old School in Waterford for a night of merriment and living history as you see Loudoun County in 1774-1777 through the eyes of a 24-year-old Englishman caught here by the outbreak of […]
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. […]
Create a beautiful, functional coiled basket using pine needles from the eastern U.S. Learn to collect, prepare, and store needles, explore stitching techniques, and add embellishments like beads. No experience needed; all materials provided.
Explore one of the oldest weaving techniques in this hands-on class using a warp weighted loom. Learn about its Viking-age history and regional styles while weaving your own set of mug rugs. No experience needed.
Discover the ancient art of tablet weaving, a technique using square cards to create colorful, patterned bands. In this class, you’ll learn the basics of warping, weaving, and how patterns emerge, with a brief look at historical uses
Learn traditional stone carving using hand tools through guided exercises with the three main chisels. Students will create a simple relief carving in limestone, then explore letter design and carve one or more letters in soapstone. Each student will leave with a finished carved stone featuring both a relief and lettering.
Discover the ancient art of suspended spinning as practiced in Nordic culture during the Viking Age. Learn the history, symbolism, and tools of distaff spinning, then try your hand at preparing fiber and practicing spinning techniques. Beginners and history enthusiasts alike will enjoy this unique hands-on experience.
Join local historians Bronwen and John Souders- authors of A Rock in a Weary Land, a Shelter in a Time of Storm: African-American Experience in Waterford, Virginia- in a discussion about the experiences and family stories of Black residents in Waterford from the late Revolutionary era through the mid-20th century, and their experiences diving into […]
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 […]