1920s photo of the mill built by Mahlon Janney in 1803. The mill operated
until the 1920s and is known today as "Schooley Mill."
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A Message from the Executive Director
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Happy New Year from Waterford! This January we are busy planning a full year of preservation and education programs, including the celebration of our 75th Fair in October! We hope you will plan to join us in Waterford this year, either as a Waterford Craft School student, by participating in our 3rd Annual Historic Waterford Trail Run/Walk on April 27, by attending or volunteering at the 75th Fair, or all of the above.
In this month’s newsletter you’ll learn about a recent teacher training day on our Phillips Farm led by Waterford resident Mimi Westervelt. Read on to find out more about one of our dedicated Education Committee volunteers.
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Stephanie Thompson,
Interim Executive Director
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Don’t miss the call for 2019 Fair artisans, new Waterford Craft School classes posted online, our summer Forensics Camp for rising 6th-8th graders, and opportunities to rent our historic buildings for your private or business events. As always, this newsletter concludes with a story from Waterford’s history, in this case a real-life tale of brother vs brother during the Civil War.
Thank you to all our 2018 members and donors, including those who answered our recent end-of-year appeal. Your gifts make our preservation and education work possible!
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Stephanie Thompson
Interim Executive Director
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Dr. Miriam Westervelt Leads Outdoor Classroom Workshop For Local Teachers
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Loudoun County Teachers Attend
Nature Education Workshop at Phillips Farm
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Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) teachers participated in The Outdoor Classroom workshop on the
Phillips Farm
on Saturday November 10th, a sunny day perfect for hawk watching.
With Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy (LWC) naturalists Ann Garvey, Phil Daley and Paul Miller, K-12 teachers earned re-certification credits while learning how to teach nature journaling. This activity is part of the Roger Tory Peterson Young Naturalist Award Program founded by Dr. Miriam Westervelt, Waterford resident and Science Department Chair at Tuscarora High School. "
The Peterson program actually got its start at Waterford Elementary School in 2000 and has since expanded countywide." It's so exciting to have the program back here in Waterford. The protected open space on the Phillips Farm is the perfect place to meet science and history learning objectives with nature journals. The partnership between LCPS, LWC and the Waterford Foundation is a clear win-win-win and we're looking forward to more outdoor classroom trainings here," said Dr. Westervelt.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Ann Belland
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ED’s note: We neglected to include Ann Belland in our list of volunteers who were recognized at last November’s volunteer party. Please excuse our oversight!
Few volunteers are as dependable as Ann Belland. When our Education Committee needs help setting up an exhibit, researching a new project, or coordinating with local living history experts, Ann has always answered the call. When there are new neighbors in the village, Ann is always first to knock on the door with a friendly greeting and an invitation to get involved. And if you’ve ever stopped to read the history panels along Second Street fences during the Fair, you can thank Ann. She even volunteers as Miss Nickens at the Second Street School! We are so lucky to have such dedicated volunteers to help us achieve our preservation and education mission. Thank you Ann for all that you do!
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Call for Artisans – the Foundation is now accepting Demonstrating Artisan applications for juried selection via
Zapplication.org
. If you know any artisan or craftsperson who you believe would be a good fit for the Fair, please pass along this information and urge them to apply. The application deadline is April 16 but apply before March 15
th
to save $10. The Fair Director, Tracy Kirkman, is happy to answer any questions. She can be reached at
fairadmin@waterfordfoundation.org
or ext. 4 at 540-882-3018.
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Waterford Craft School News!
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Rug weaving, stained glass, window restoration, metalsmithing, shoemaking, and more!
Craft lovers are already signing up for the classes of their choice. Over 22 classes are posted now for every interest and every budget at the
Waterford Craft School
.
- Class lengths range from 3 hours, 1-day, a weekend, or longer.
- New Classes! Introduction to Broom Making, Building a Bat House, Introduction to Herbal Remedies, Introduction to Soap Making, and more!
- Lunch is included in all regular classes. Refreshments are provided at evening mini classes.
- All adults age 18+years are welcome.
- Classes take place in the scenic village of Waterford, Virginia.
- All students will leave with a new skill. In most classes, students will also leave with a self-made creation.
- Discounts available for Waterford Foundation Members and early birds! Get coupon codes at checkout or email oldschool@waterfordfoundation.org.
Consider signing up with a friend, parent, sibling or spouse!
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Host a Wedding or Other Private Event at a Waterford Foundation Venue
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Do you have a wedding or family celebration coming up in 2019 or beyond? Have you been looking for the right place to host a business meeting or club gathering? Our historic buildings are available to rent for events and meetings. Your rental fee supports the preservation of these treasured buildings. Learn more at
https://www.waterfordfoundation.org/weddings-rental/
or call 540-882-3018, ext 3.
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2019 Waterford Foundation Board Meetings
Our Board meets monthly on the third Tuesday at 6:30 pm. Foundation members and members of the public are welcome and encouraged to attend.
2019 Meeting Schedule
January 15
February 19
March 19
April (Annual Meeting) Date and Time TBA
May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
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Save The Date
February 13, 2019 6:30-8:00pm
Learn the Facts Behind Loudoun County's New Comprehensive Plan
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The Loudoun Preservation and Conservation Coalition has compiled a slideshow exploring the projections from the current draft of the Loudoun 2040 Comprehensive Plan ("Envision Loudoun"). This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required. For more information, call 540-882-3018.
Sponsored by: The Waterford Foundation, Journey Through Hallowed Ground, and the Taylorstown Community Association.
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Sign-Up Is Open for 2019 Forensic Camp!
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July 29-August 2, 2019 from 9am-3pm at the Old School
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You will not find many summer youth camps quite like this one! The Waterford Foundation's summer Forensic Camp is returning July 29-August 2, 2019. This camp is open to rising 6th-8th graders with an interest in scientific discovery!
Forensics Camp is led by Dr. David Clark of Catholic University of America and Northern Virginia Community Colleges. Participants will learn how to collect information from the human skeleton, compare and contrast animal bones with human bones, and conduct cemetery research.
Cost is $200 per camper.
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During the Civil War, the town of Waterford changed hands often between the Union and Confederate armies. As elsewhere during the years between 1861 and 1865, these clashes sometimes pitted neighbor against neighbor. In the summer of 1862, one such clash set brother against brother.
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Baptist Church on High Street in Waterford, VA
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Brother vs. Brother
William Snoots was a sergeant in Maj. Elijah V. White's 35th Battalion Virginia Calvary. His brother Charles was a member of the pro-Union Loudoun Rangers led by Capt. Samuel Means. During the evening of August 27, 1862 White's battalion launched a surprise attack on theLoudoun Rangers who were bivouacked at the Baptist church. After a bloody fight, the Rangers accepted a conditional surrender. After the surrender, William attempted to shoot his own captured brother, Charles, but was, "rebuked by his officers for such an unsoldierly and unbrotherly desire."
Both brothers survived the war, and in 1875, William had a son named who was named "Charles."
Source:
Divine, J. (1997).
When waterford and i were young
. p. 79. The Waterford Foundation.
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