Calendar
January 6 to 27 An Introduction to the Civil War. Four lectures by Cmdr. Keith Young. Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. 1-3 p.m., Fridays. April 29 Waterford Concert Series: Afiara Quartet. Old School, 4 p.m. May 19 Waterford Antiques & Art Auction. Old School, 10 a.m. |
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Holiday hours
The Waterford Foundation Offices will be closed from 1 p.m. Friday, December 23 through Monday, January 2. Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from all of us! |
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Board of Directors
Bonnie Getty, President
Walter A. Music, Vice-President
Margaret Bocek, Secretary
Warren Hayford, Treasurer
Taylor M. Chamberlin
Charlotte Gollobin
Warren Hayford
Melanie Lockwood Herman
Thomas Hertel
Hans Hommels
Debbie Morris
W. Brown Morton
Keith Nusbaum
Phil Paschall
Patti Psaris
Amy V. Smith
Susan Honig Rogers
Bronwen C. Souders
Jim Sutton
Miriam Westervelt
Staff
Nancy Doane
Executive Director
Margaret Good
Director,
Properties & Land Use Programs
Kathleen Hughes
Manager, Development Programs
Fran Holmbraker
Fair Chair
Mary Kenesson
Fair Assistant
Martha Polkey
Communications & Operations Coordinator
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A season of joy, and a year of accomplishments
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Morning hikers on the Phillips Farm trail enjoy a landscape bejeweled with heavy frost. [image courtesy of Don Vazquez]
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As the the year calms and settles into its final week of holiday celebrations, the Waterford Foundation--thanks to each of you who make our work possible--can reflect on a year of tremendous accomplishment.
The 17th year of the Waterford Concert Series brought four outstanding classical performances to Loudoun, as well as a special concert fundraiser at Patowmack Farm.
In April the Waterford Fondation received a letter from Michelle Obama announcing Waterford's designation as a Preserve America Community, and Loudoun Board of Supervisors Chairman Scott York formally presented us with the award at our Annual Meeting.
In May two new publications helped bring alive the history of Waterford and Loudoun in the Civil War: Between Reb and Yank, a comprehensive history written by Taylor Chamberlin and John Souders, and A Pocket Guide to Waterford's Civil War, by John Souders.
We also inaugurated our commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial with the unveiling of two historic markers: a Civil War Trails sign and a marker noting the Independent Loudoun Virginia Rangers role and importance in the war, with the help of a reenactment group representing the Rangers, and the Sons of Confederate Veterans.
In July we broke ground on the rebuilding of the Old School Auditorium, after nearly 5 years of fundraising and planning following its destruction by fire in January 2007. Day by day we watch construction advance, as we continue the final leg of fundraising to complete and furnish this iconic Waterford structure.
In August the first harvest from the Phillips Farm--of honey!--was available for purchase at the Corner Store in Waterford, thanks to Jeff Pfoutz of Loudoun Center Apiaries. (We are now sold out!)
In October we enjoyed a hugely successful Waterford Homes Tour & Crafts Exhibit, on three beautiful autumn days. Civil War Sesquicentennial reenactments and educational exhibits enhanced the experience for thousands of fairgoers, who walked the streets trod by Union and Confederate soldiers and supporters in Quaker Waterford from 1861 to 1865.
And in November the work of our small but highly effective organization was recognized as the Nonprofit of the Year by the Loudoun Cnamber of Commerce.
Thank you all for your sustained support. It has been an honor to serve you, and the Foundation.
President
(If you would like to help with our mission to preserve our historic properties, see our website to donate. Thank you!) |
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Antiques and Art Auction set for May
As we celebrate the opening of the Old School Auditorium and launch our final phase of the Capital Campaign, the Waterford Foundation will be sponsoring an antiques and art auction in the spring of 2012. Mark the date of May 19, 2012, on your calendar for this day-long event at the Old School. A preview party with an antique appraiser available and a silent auction will tqake place the Friday evening before the auction. "We will be collecting antiques and art in very good condition," says Sherry Satin, event coordinator. One donor already has offered an early signed tall case clock (1815) and an 18th century highboy, as well as other exceptional pieces of antique furniture and decorative arts. Find something special to donate and join us for a weekend of fun! For more information contact Sherry at 540-882-9677.
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P.O. Box 142 Waterford, Virginia 20197 540.882.3018
www.waterfordfoundation.org
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