April 2019
Springtime at the Waterford Mill.
A Message from the Executive Director
Spring seems to be well and truly here, at last! It is a perfect time to come out to the Waterford National Historic Landmark for a visit, and we have quite a lot of reasons for you to come visit this month!

This weekend, April 13-14 marked the first of our Waterford Craft School weekends for the 2019 season. Students will be joining us for classes on Splint Seat Weaving, Turkish Marbling, and Making a Floorcloth. See below for details on other exciting classes scheduled this year, including a mini Herbal Medicine class on April 25th.
The Waterford Foundation Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd. Please plan to join us to hear more about all the Foundation activities in 2018 and plans for the future. Find more details below.

Finally, the 3rd Annual Historic Waterford Trail Run will be held on Saturday, April 27th. This year we have expanded this scenic race through the Landmark to include a 10k route in addition to the 5k route. Read the article below for all the details and a link to sign up to participate.

As always, don't miss our volunteer spotlight, and read to the end to find out about a prank gone wrong at the Quaker Burial Ground in this month's Stories from Waterford .
Happy Spring!
p.s. There will be an Easter Sunrise Service at John Wesley Church April 21st at 7am, keep reading for details!
Stephanie C. Thompson
Executive Director
3rd Annual Historic Waterford 5k/10k Walk/Run
Saturday April 27, 2019
For the 3rd year, the Waterford Foundation celebrates the preservation of the National Historic Landmark at the Historic Waterford Trail Run/Walk on April 27th. This year we have expanded the race to include a 10k route, providing runners with additional scenic trails through the Landmark. Come for the trail run and stay for the Preservation Expo, celebrating Western Loudoun's open spaces, wildlife habitats, and the organizations that work to protect them.

The race begins and ends at the Bond Street Tanyard. For more race details and to register, click on the registration button above. Online registration will close on Wednesday, April 24 at 8:00 pm. Volunteer opportunities are still available. Contact us at [email protected] or 540-882-3018 for more information.

Many thanks to our sponsors for making the 2019 Historic Waterford Trail Run possible!
Office Anesthesia Services, LLC
Country Buick GMC
Village Winery and Orchards
Bluhm, Dorsch, and Vandervort, P.C.
Dr. Deidra B. Kokel, DDS, PC
Waterford Reservations/Vacation Rentals
Paige's Pit Stop
Note: April 27 Road Closures!
For the safety of our runners and volunteers, the following roads will be closed between 8:45 and 11 on Saturday, April 27, 2019.
  • Main Street
  • First Street
  • Second Street
  • Factory Street
  • Janney Street
  • Patrick Street
  • Water Street
  • Old Wheatland from the Mill to Milltown
  • Browns Lane (Loyalty to Waterford Run Ct.)
  • Old Waterford (Loyalty to 15730 Old Waterford Rd.)
We appreciate your patience during these closures. More details have been sent to residents via email, posted at the Post Office and are available by calling 540-882-3018.
5k Runners in 2018
Join Us for the Annual Meeting
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
at the Waterford Old School
40222 Fairfax Street Waterford, VA
Join us for the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Waterford Foundation. The evening will feature:
  • speakers Chuck Kuhn of JK Moving and Joe Coleman of Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy
  • an exhibit of student work from Waterford Craft School
  • an exhibit of UVA graduate student projects
  • nomination and election of new Board members
  • refreshments courtesy of the Board of Directors

Join us for the reception and exhibits beginning at 6 pm. The meeting and speakers will begin at 6:45 pm.

Become a Member of the Waterford Foundation!
Are you a member of the Waterford Foundation? If so, thank you for supporting the Waterford Foundation's efforts to preserve the Waterford National Historic Landmark! If you are not yet a member, we hope you will join us today! The following are some FAQs to help you learn about becoming a member of the Waterford Foundation.


How do memberships work?
Any donation over $50 to the Waterford Foundation qualifies you for a 1-year individual membership. A donation $100 or above qualifies you for a 1-year family membership! If you donate multiple times in a year, your 1-year membership renews with each eligible donation.

How do memberships sustain the work of the Waterford Foundation?
Memberships provide a vital portion of the Waterford Foundation's funds to pay for the upkeep and repair of thirteen properties protected by the Waterford Foundation, as well as programs like the Second Street School living history program, the Waterford Craft School , the Waterford Fair , and special programs throughout the year.

What are the benefits of being a Waterford Foundation member?
All members of the Waterford Foundation receive $25 off Waterford Craft School tuition, mention in our annual report, and receipt of this e-newsletter. Individual memberships ($50+ donation) include one ticket to the Waterford Fair, a $20 value. Family memberships ($100+ donation) include three tickets to the Waterford Fair, a $60 value.

Join over 300 members in sustaining this vital piece of America's history!
Easter Sunrise Service at John Wesley Church
Sunday April 21, 2019 at 7:00 A.M.
Sunrise Service with Pastor Michelle Thomas
Join Pastor Michelle Thomas at John Wesley Church on Easter Sunday, April 21 at 7:00 A.M for a special sunrise service. All are welcome!

Please drop your passengers off at John Wesley Church and park at the Old School at 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford.
Container Gardening with Native Plants!
Thursday May 23, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm
Limited space is available in the 2-hour Waterford Craft School mini class Container Gardening with Native Plants . This class is taught by local Virginia Master Naturalists.

Bring your own container, gloves and hand trowel and arrange your own garden with plants and materials provided by the Virginia Master Naturalists. Cost is $100 per person. Refreshments included.

Save the Date for A Feast with Friends!
October 5, 2019
During this year's Fair, join us in celebrating our anniversary at
A Feast With Friends ,

an evening field-to-table celebration of 75 years of preservation and education. Seating will be limited. Ticket and sponsorship information available soon.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jeff Ball
Jeff's post in Union Cemetery during the Fair.
If you've visited the cemetery during the Waterford Fair in the past several years, you have likely met dedicated volunteer Jeff Ball. Affectionately nicknamed our "Earthly Host," Jeff Ball provides interpretation of the Union of Churches cemetery at the at northeast edge of the village. Jeff has helped visitors discover the final resting places of some of Waterford's most interesting residents, whose markers range from imposing granite and marble to rough flat stones pulled from a field long ago. Thank you, Jeff for lending your knowledge and friendly "spirit" to the Waterford Fair!

Have you considered volunteering your time with the Foundation? We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available! Find out more at https://www.waterfordfoundation.org/volunteer/ or call 540-882-3018, ext 3. 
Waterford Craft School News!
Last Chance to Register for Session II Classes!
Sat.- Sun. May 4-5, 2019
A Look Ahead at our July session
Early Bird discount code still available for July classes.
Use this code at checkout: WCS-2019-EARLY-4
Code expires May 13, 2019
Over 22 classes are posted now for every interest and every budget at the Waterford Craft School . Container gardening, basket-weaving, leather-working, rug-hooking, stained glass, and more!

Browse classes and register now by clicking the link below! https://craftschool.waterfordfoundation.org/classes/

Save the Date for GiveChoose
May 7, 2019
Support Loudoun's Nonprofits!
The Waterford Foundation will join countless other Loudoun nonprofits for an online day of giving on the first Tuesday in May. Mark your calendar for May 7th to support the Waterford Foundation and other nonprofit participants in Give Choose, sponsored by the Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Early giving begins April 23rd. Visit www.GiveChoose.org to browse the participating organizations and plan your gifts.
Stories from Waterford
Quaker Meeting House and Cemetery at 15510 Fairfax Street in Waterford, VA
A Practical Joke in The Quaker Cemetery
From "When Waterford and I Were Young" by John Divine

"In addition to the Meeting grounds, the Quakers owned several acres of pasture immediately behind the cemetery. At one period this pasture was rented to the man who carried the mail from Waterford to Point of Rocks. During the summer, the renter had a routine of taking his horse to the pasture each evening at dusk. To shorten his walk back to town, he would cut across the burying ground.

On one occasion, there was an open grave, prepared for a burial the next day. Some of the boys thought it would be good idea to scare this man as he came through the cemetery. One of them got into the grave with a white sheet draped over him. As the man approached, the boy rose up from the ground, making a weird sound. The postman happened to be carrying the bridle, which had a heavy steel bit. When the apparition suddenly appeared before him, the postman instinctively swung his bridle and yelled, "Get back into your hole, you, s-- b----!!" The bit made contact with the would be ghost's head, opening a bloody laceration. Never again did anyone try to scare this man."

Find more stories like these in " When Waterford and I Were Young" by John E. Divine. Click here to purchase your copy online or visit the Waterford Foundation office at 40222 Fairfax Street, Waterford VA.
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