Black History Lyceum
Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg, VA, United StatesAn in depth discussion by the Waterford Foundation Preservation Director about African American history in Waterford.
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Featured Events
February 22, 2025 African American History Walking Tour – 1pm
Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VAExperience 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. […]
$20
John Wesley Community Church Restoration Kickoff
John Wesley Community Church 40125 Bond Street, Waterford, VA, United StatesJohn Wesley Community Church Restoration Kickoff Open House! Come explore the John Wesley Community Church (JWCC) to learn more about the restoration project that is slated to begin in 2025 […]
Free!
The Women of Waterford Lyceum
For Women's History Month, we invite you to come experience some of the dynamic stories of the women who helped build Waterford into the place we know today! Through the […]
Historic Waterford Walking Tour – Women’s History of Waterford, 4pm
Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VAExperience the Waterford National Historic Landmark through a lens focused on Women's History of Waterford! In 1970 the Secretary of the Interior designated Waterford and its rural surround a […]
$20
Divided on Main Street: The Civil War in Waterford
Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg, VA, United StatesJoin our Preservation Director for a discussion at the Rust Library to learn more about life during the Civil War in Waterford; from the Loudoun Independent Rangers to the Waterford […]
Free!
Needlefelting: Bunny – 1/2 Day Workshop
Join us and learn how to complete a needlefelted bunny during class.
Intro to Round Willow Baskets – 2 Day Workshop
During this weekend course, students will create beautiful round baskets from natural willow by mastering traditional techniques such as constructing a circular base, exploring various upsett styles, and weaving side […]
Making a Floorcloth from Start to Finish
In this one-day class, students design a useful 2’ by 3’ painted canvas floorcloth—one of the earliest forms of modern floor coverings—by choosing from various diamond patterns on a cream […]
Weave a Backpack – 2 Day Workshop
Learn to weave the classic Adirondack Backpack with Sue Muldoon, creating a lightweight, hands-free pack perfect for daily use. This medium-sized backpack (11” tall) is designed for stability and space-saving, […]
Needlefelt Little Lambie – 1/2 Day Workshop
Join us and learn to work wool roving into a cute little lamb.
Tablet Weaving through History for Beginners
Explore the history and global techniques of tablet weaving in this seminar, which includes hands-on time to create your own woven sample, perfect as a key or eyeglass lanyard.