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For immediate release For more information, contact: Patrick Laird, plaird@preservationvirginia.org 804-227-3500  “Road to Recovery: An Examination of 18th-century Medicine” guides guests through Scotchtown to learn more about sickness and healing during Patrick Henry’s time.  BEAVERDAM, Va. (August 5, 2025) – Patrick Henry survived broken bones, an inoculation for smallpox and malaria over th…

Special offerings include a chance to climb the “New” Cape Henry Lighthouse, local food trucks, vendors and family-friendly activities.   For immediate release For more information, contact: Rachel Balderson, rbalderson@preservationvirginia.org/ (757) 422-9421 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Thursday, July 24th, 2025) – On August 7, 1789, the bill authorizing the construction of Old Cape Henry Lighthouse…

The third cohort of community preservationists will study best practices in historic preservation and research projects throughout the Commonwealth. For immediate release For more information, contact: Dr. Lisa Winn Bryan, lwinnbryan@preservationvirginia.org (804) 573-9676 Richmond, Va. (June 9, 2025). – Three community preservationists received fellowships through the African American Fellows…

For immediate release For more information, contact: Will Glasco, wglasco@preservationvirginia.org (804) 338-1357 10 individual locations and one thematic nomination facing substantial threats were named to this year’s list. RICHMOND, Va. (May 16, 2025) – Each May — National Historic Preservation Month — Preservation Virginia releases a list of historic places across the Commonwealth facing imm…

For immediate release For more information, contact: Will Glasco, wglasco@preservationvirginia.org (804) 648-1889 ext. 311 The longtime director of fundraising will now lead the organization as chief executive officer. Richmond, Va. (November 1, 2024) – Preservation Virginia, the nation’s oldest statewide historic preservation organization, selected Will Glasco to be its next chief executive of…

For immediate release For more information, contact: Will Glasco, wglasco@preservationvirginia.org (804) 338-1357 Agricultural land in Hanover County was purchased to preserve the viewshed in front of the home of Patrick Henry. Beaverdam, Va. (July 10, 2024) – The preservation of Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown continues through a land conservation victory in Hanover County. Preservation Vi…

For immediate release For more information, contact: Dr. Lisa Winn Bryan, lwinnbryan@preservationvirginia.org (804) 573-9676 The second cohort of community preservationist fellows will study historic preservation best practices and research projects throughout the Commonwealth. Richmond, Va. (June 10, 2024) – Five community preservationists received fellowships through the African Amer…

For immediate release For more information, contact: Will Glasco, wglasco@preservationvirginia.org (804) 648-1889 ext. 311 Kostelny’s 34-year tenure transformed and grew the nonprofit organization to be a statewide historic preservation leader. Richmond, Va. (May 28, 2024) – Elizabeth S. Kostelny has announced her plans to leave her position as CEO of Preservation Virginia in the fall of 2024…

Ten historic locations facing substantial threats were named to this year’s list. For immediate release For more information, contact: Will Glasco, wglasco@preservationvirginia.org (804) 648-1889 ext. 311 RICHMOND, Va. (May 14, 2024) – Each May, Preservation Virginia releases a list of historic places across the Commonwealth facing imminent or sustained threats. The list, which has brought at…