February 22, 2025 African American History Walking Tour – 1pm

Waterford Old School 40222 Fairfax St, Waterford, VA

  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 […]

$20

John Wesley Community Church Restoration Kickoff

John Wesley Community Church 40125 Bond Street, Waterford, VA, United States

John 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 and the history of the John Wesley Community Church; and spend time with your fellow preservationists in the fellowship hall for refreshments! Date: Saturday, February […]

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 […]

Divided on Main Street: The Civil War in Waterford

Rust Library 380 Old Waterford Road NW, Leesburg, VA, United States

Join 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!

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, […]