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When you stroll the streets of the Waterford National Historic Landmark in Waterford, Virginia, you’ll step back in time. First settled in 1733 by Quakers from Pennsylvania, it is an extraordinary collection of 18th- and 19th-century buildings set within 1,420 acres of rolling farmland located just one hour from Washington, D.C.
Upcoming Events
October 19, 2024 Historic Waterford Walking Tour – 1pm
October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmThe “Real” Arthur Godfrey Story: as Told by His Family
November 3 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmWaterford on the Rocks
November 16 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm9th Annual Historic Waterford Trail Run
May 10, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Your donation helps with the ongoing preservation of land and buildings — dating back to the village’s founding in 1733 — as well as educational programs such as the Second Street School program, where children study actual students who attended the one-room African-American school in 1880, the Waterford Craft School which teaches traditional made-by-hand skills and the Waterford Fair, which provides a venue for master artisans and showcases the history and beauty of Waterford.
Waterford Foundation Membership
$50-1000/yearly
Member rights and votes
Tickets to the Waterford Fair
Monthly e-newsletter
Mention in the Annual Report
Waterford Foundation Annual Fund
One time or recurring donations
Tax-deductible donations to a 501(c)3 nonprofit
Lantern Light Fund
$1+
Donations of any amount are appreciated
Supports the sites, stories and artifacts of Waterford’s Black heritage
Book your wedding, reception, family reunion, corporate meeting or party, at Historic Waterford, a National Historic Landmark located minutes from Leesburg, Viginia.