Join us for a fascinating discussion by Waterford historian and author Taylor Chamberlin about his hew book “My Old Carpetbagger,” which uses the story of his great-grandparents to reveal new aspects about Virginia and national history. Capt. Simon Elliot Chamberlin and Edith Matthews met at the end of the Civil War, when the Union Cavalry officer was provost marshal at Point of […]
As things are starting to grow once again on the Phillips Farm, we are noticing the return of Mile-a-Minute Vine. Since there are no berries on the plant, now is the best time to safely start pulling the plants for the season. This Sunday (June 9th) from 2-4pm, Open Spaces volunteers have scheduled a cleanup […]
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 much […]
Join us and the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum for a chat on the Agriculture history of Waterford, check out an interactive display and exhibit on the history of Agriculture. Bring the whole family and plant an egg carton, too! June 30, 2024 3:00 pm Waterford Old School, Auditorium 40222 Fairfax St. Waterford, VA 20197 […]
Come help us cleanup after the storm! We will be having teams go around the Old School and throughout the village, as well as a team on the Phillips Farm main trail (some people on this team will require chainsaws). And join us at the Old School afterwards for popsicles for a job well done!!!! […]
The Foundation is currently looking into ways to better improve our Phillips Farm trail network and connection to other Foundation properties. To do this, we are collecting initial data on current trail usage and initial interest in the expansion of the trail network! Please take this survey to help us see current trail usage, and […]
Join us for the 2024 Waterford on the Rocks Cocktail Series! Join a small group of Friends to support the work of the Waterford Foundation at the 2024 Waterford on the Rocks, an intimate cocktail hour in a picturesque garden in historic Waterford. 2024 Dates: Join us for an unforgettable evening of cocktails and heavy […]
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 […]
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