Become Part of Our Living Landmark
Waterford is more than a collection of historic buildings. It is a living landmark—and it depends on people like you.
For more than 80 years, the Waterford Foundation has worked to preserve Waterford’s historic buildings, landscapes, and open spaces; bring history to life through education; and create opportunities for people to experience and connect with this remarkable place.
Your membership helps make that work possible.
When you become a member, you become part of the community that helps protect Waterford’s past while investing in the National Historic Landmark.
Your Membership Makes a Difference
Membership support helps the Waterford Foundation:
Preserve Waterford’s Historic Places
From major restoration projects to the countless small projects required to care for historic buildings, landscapes, trails, and open spaces, your membership helps keep Waterford’s historic resources protected and accessible.
Bring History to Life Through Education
From students experiencing the Second Street School to exploring African American history, and our adult educational programing including history talks and walking tours, your support helps create meaningful opportunities to learn from Waterford’s past.
Celebrate Traditional Arts & Crafts
The Waterford Craft School and Waterford Fair connect people with traditional skills, talented artisans, and the craftsmanship that remains an important part of our shared heritage.
Keep Waterford a Vibrant Community
Your membership supports programs, events, and experiences that bring people together and help ensure Waterford remains a place where history is experienced—not simply remembered.
Membership Comes With Fair Benefits
Make the Most of Your Waterford Fair Experience
Many Waterford Foundation membership levels include complimentary Waterford Fair tickets—one of the ways membership allows you to experience Waterford while supporting its preservation.
The Waterford Fair is a celebration of American arts, history, craftsmanship, and community held each fall in the National Historic Landmark of Waterford. Fair proceeds support the Waterford Foundation’s preservation and education efforts.
More Than a Membership
It’s an investment in Waterford.
When you become a Waterford Foundation member, you’re not simply receiving benefits. You’re helping ensure that the buildings, landscapes, stories, traditions, and educational experiences that make Waterford special continue to be here for the next generation.
Our Living Landmark. Your Impact.
Whether you’ve been part of the Waterford community for years or are discovering us for the first time, we invite you to become part of the people who help keep Waterford living.
Choose Your Membership
Whether you’re joining for the first time or renewing your support, there is a membership level for you.
Preservationist — $50
Our Preservationist membership is a great way to support the Foundation’s preservation and education mission.
Benefits include:
- Full Waterford Foundation membership
- Voting rights for one individual
- Ability to participate in Foundation meetings and committees
- Monthly newsletter
Janney Society — $75 Individual | $150 Family
Enjoy all the benefits of Preservationist membership, plus complimentary Waterford Fair tickets.
- Individual: 1 Waterford Fair ticket
- Family: 3 Waterford Fair tickets
- Voting rights for one individual with Individual membership
- Voting rights for two individuals with Family membership
Landmark Society — $1,000
For those who want to make a significant investment in Waterford’s future.
Landmark Society members receive:
- All Preservationist membership benefits
- Membership rights for two people
- 5 Waterford Fair Tickets
- Opportunity to arrange a private Waterford Village tour for up to 10 people