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| key_people = Archaeologist [[William Kelso]]
| key_people = CEO [[Elizabeth Kostelny]]
| area_served = [[Commonwealth of Virginia]]
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| focus = [[Historic Preservation]]
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| non-profit_slogan = Connecting people and resources to ensure the continued vitality of Virginia's historic places
| former name = Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities; APVA Preservation Virginia; APVA
| former name = Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities; APVA Preservation Virginia; APVA
| homepage = http://www.preservationvirginia.org/
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Founded in 1889, the '''Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities''' was the [[United States]]' first statewide [[historic preservation]] group. In 2003 the organization adopted the new name '''APVA Preservation Virginia''' to reflect a broader focus on statewide Preservation and in 2009 it shortened its name to '''Preservation Virginia'''. Preservation Virginia owns historic sites across Virginia including [[Historic Jamestowne]], located at [[Jamestown, Virginia]], site of the first permanent [[English people|English]] settlement in [[North America]], and the [[Cape Henry Light]], one of the first [[public works]] projects of the United States of America.
Founded in 1889, the '''Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities''' was the [[United States]]' first statewide [[historic preservation]] group. In 2003 the organization adopted the new name '''APVA Preservation Virginia''' to reflect a broader focus on statewide Preservation and in 2009 it shortened its name to '''Preservation Virginia'''. Preservation Virginia owns historic sites across Virginia including [[Historic Jamestowne]], located at [[Jamestown, Virginia]], site of the first permanent [[English people|English]] settlement in [[North America]], and the [[Cape Henry Light]] house, one of the first [[public works]] projects of the United States of America.


==Organization==
==Organization==
It has had a leadership role in historic preservation in Virginia; its 1889 saving of the Powder Magazine in [[Williamsburg, Brooklyn|Williamsburg]] came decades before [[Colonial Williamsburg]]'s creation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vahistorical.org/onthisday/42175.htm|title=Powder Magazine in Williamsburg|accessdate=2007-11-16|publisher=Virginia Historical Society|work=On This Day: Legislative Moments in Virginia History}} {{Dead link|date=November 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
Preservation Virginia has helped preserve several key historic properties and items. Its 1889 rescue of the Powder Magazine in [[Williamsburg, Virginia]], came decades before [[Colonial Williamsburg]]'s creation.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.vahistorical.org/onthisday/42175.htm |title=Powder Magazine in Williamsburg |access-date=2007-11-16 |publisher=Virginia Historical Society |work=On This Day: Legislative Moments in Virginia History |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926222521/http://www.vahistorical.org/onthisday/42175.htm |archive-date=September 26, 2007 }}</ref> Its mission is similar to organizations such as the [[National Trust for Historic Preservation]] in the U.S. and The [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]] in [[United Kingdom|Britain]], however Preservation Virginia also seeks to cultivate an awareness of the importance of Virginia's heritage as an "economic asset".


In some ways similar in mission to organizations such as The [[National Trust for Historic Preservation]] in the U.S. and The [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]] in [[United Kingdom|Britain]], Richmond-based Preservation Virginia also serves as a resource for organizations and individuals on preservation issues. However it also seeks to cultivate an awareness of the importance of Virginia's heritage as an "economic asset". The organization's branches represent Preservation Virginia across the state; in Richmond, Preservation Virginia's self-governing affiliate is [[Historic Richmond Foundation]], which merged in July 2005 with Preservation Virginia's William Byrd Branch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.historicrichmond.com/apva_merger.html|title=Historic Richmond Foundation and The William Byrd Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Announce Merger|accessdate=2007-11-16|publisher=Historic Richmond Foundation|year=2005 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20070928043833/http://www.historicrichmond.com/apva_merger.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-09-28}}</ref>
The organization's branches represent Preservation Virginia across the state; in Richmond, Preservation Virginia's self-governing affiliate is [[Historic Richmond Foundation]], which merged in July 2005 with Preservation Virginia's William Byrd Branch.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.historicrichmond.com/apva_merger.html|title=Historic Richmond Foundation and The William Byrd Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Announce Merger|access-date=2007-11-16|publisher=Historic Richmond Foundation|year=2005 |archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070928043833/http://www.historicrichmond.com/apva_merger.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archive-date = 2007-09-28}}</ref>


Preservation Virginia also operates the statewide revolving fund, which protects historic properties with easements before placing them on the market, and organizes an annual Preservation Conference.
Preservation Virginia also operates the statewide revolving fund, which protects historic properties with easements before placing them on the market, and organizes an annual Preservation Conference. Starting in 1994, a major archaeological campaign conducted by Preservation Virginia at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] known as [[Jamestown Rediscovery]] has discovered the remains of the original 1607 settlement, and greatly increased the knowledge of Jamestown.

Starting in 1994, a major archaeological campaign conducted by Preservation Virginia at [[Jamestown, Virginia|Jamestown]] known as [[Jamestown Rediscovery]] has discovered the remains of the original 1607 settlement, and greatly increased the knowledge of Jamestown.


===Revolving Fund Program===
===Revolving Fund Program===
Preservation Virginia has operated a revolving fund program since 1989. The program is dedicated to saving historic property in the state of Virginia that is at risk of destruction from either demolition or severe neglect.
Preservation Virginia has operated a revolving fund program since 1989. The program is dedicated to saving historic property in Virginia that is at risk of destruction from either demolition or severe neglect.


==Historic sites==
==Historic sites==
Preservation Virginia museum sites include:
Preservation Virginia museum sites include:
*[[Bacon's Castle]], Virginia's oldest brick residence, in [[Surry, Virginia|Surry]]
*[[Bacon's Castle]], Virginia's oldest brick residence, in [[Surry, Virginia|Surry]]
*[[Cape Henry Light|Cape Henry Lighthouse]], the first federal public works project under [[President of the United States|President]] [[George Washington]], in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]]
*[[Cape Henry Light]]house, the first federal public works project under [[President of the United States|President]] [[George Washington]], in [[Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach]]
*[[Historic Jamestowne]]
*[[Historic Jamestowne]], the site of the [[London Company]] settlement of May 1607
*[[John Marshall House]], the home of [[Chief Justice|Chief Justice of the Supreme Court]] [[John Marshall]] in [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]]
*[[John Marshall House]], the home of [[Chief Justice|Chief Justice of the Supreme Court]] [[John Marshall]] in [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]]<ref>{{cite book|last1=Farrell|first1=Cassandra Britt|title=Dictionary of Virginia Biography Vol 3|date=2006|publisher=Library of Virginia|isbn=0884902064|pages=511–512|url=https://www.lva.virginia.gov/public/dvb/women.asp?page=2|access-date=7 December 2015}}</ref>
*[[Scotchtown (plantation)|Patrick Henry's Scotchtown]], the [[Hanover County, Virginia|Hanover County]] home of [[Patrick Henry]], [[American Revolution|revolutionary]] and first [[Governor of Virginia|Virginia Governor]]
*[[Scotchtown (plantation)|Patrick Henry's Scotchtown]], the [[Hanover County, Virginia|Hanover County]] home of [[Patrick Henry]], [[American Revolution|revolutionary]] and first [[Governor of Virginia|Virginia Governor]]
*[[Smith's Fort Plantation]] in [[Surry, Virginia|Surry]]
*[[Smith's Fort Plantation]] in [[Surry, Virginia|Surry]]

* [[Cole Digges House]] in [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]] – open by appointment, serves as the headquarters for Preservation Virginia
* [[Cole Digges House]] in [[Richmond, Virginia|Richmond]] – open by appointment, serves as the headquarters for Preservation Virginia
* [[Debtors' Prison (Accomac, Virginia)|Debtors' Prison]] in [[Accomac, Virginia]] – open by appointment
* [[Debtors' Prison (Accomac, Virginia)|Debtors' Prison]] in [[Accomac, Virginia]] – open by appointment
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* [[Walter Reed Birthplace]] in [[Gloucester County, Virginia|Belroi, Virginia]]
* [[Walter Reed Birthplace]] in [[Gloucester County, Virginia|Belroi, Virginia]]


Preservation Virginia formerly operated several sites in [[Fredericksburg, Virginia|Fredericksburg]], which are now operated by Washington Heritage Museums.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official site|url=http://www.washingtonheritagemuseums.org/|publisher=Washington Heritage Museum|accessdate=5 October 2015}}</ref>
Preservation Virginia formerly operated several sites in [[Fredericksburg, Virginia|Fredericksburg]], which are now operated by Washington Heritage Museums.<ref>{{cite web|title=Official site|url=http://www.washingtonheritagemuseums.org/|publisher=Washington Heritage Museum|access-date=5 October 2015}}</ref>
*[[Hugh Mercer Apothecary]]
*[[Hugh Mercer Apothecary]]
*[[Mary Washington House]]
*[[Mary Washington House]]
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://www.preservationvirginia.org Preservation Virginia official web site]
* [http://www.preservationvirginia.org Preservation Virginia official web site]
* Open Library. [http://openlibrary.org/search?q=%22Association+for+the+Preservation+of+Virginia+Antiquities%22 Items related to] the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.
* Open Library. [https://openlibrary.org/search?q=%22Association+for+the+Preservation+of+Virginia+Antiquities%22 Items related to] the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities.

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Preservation Virginia
Founded1889
FocusHistoric Preservation
Location
  • 204 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, Virginia
Area served
Commonwealth of Virginia
Key people
CEO Elizabeth Kostelny
Websitehttp://www.preservationvirginia.org/
Formerly called
Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities; APVA Preservation Virginia; APVA

Founded in 1889, the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities was the United States' first statewide historic preservation group. In 2003 the organization adopted the new name APVA Preservation Virginia to reflect a broader focus on statewide Preservation and in 2009 it shortened its name to Preservation Virginia. Preservation Virginia owns historic sites across Virginia including Historic Jamestowne, located at Jamestown, Virginia, site of the first permanent English settlement in North America, and the Cape Henry Light house, one of the first public works projects of the United States of America.

Organization[edit]

Preservation Virginia has helped preserve several key historic properties and items. Its 1889 rescue of the Powder Magazine in Williamsburg, Virginia, came decades before Colonial Williamsburg's creation.[1] Its mission is similar to organizations such as the National Trust for Historic Preservation in the U.S. and The National Trust in Britain, however Preservation Virginia also seeks to cultivate an awareness of the importance of Virginia's heritage as an "economic asset".

The organization's branches represent Preservation Virginia across the state; in Richmond, Preservation Virginia's self-governing affiliate is Historic Richmond Foundation, which merged in July 2005 with Preservation Virginia's William Byrd Branch.[2]

Preservation Virginia also operates the statewide revolving fund, which protects historic properties with easements before placing them on the market, and organizes an annual Preservation Conference. Starting in 1994, a major archaeological campaign conducted by Preservation Virginia at Jamestown known as Jamestown Rediscovery has discovered the remains of the original 1607 settlement, and greatly increased the knowledge of Jamestown.

Revolving Fund Program[edit]

Preservation Virginia has operated a revolving fund program since 1989. The program is dedicated to saving historic property in Virginia that is at risk of destruction from either demolition or severe neglect.

Historic sites[edit]

Preservation Virginia museum sites include:

Preservation Virginia also manages Warner Hall Graveyard in Gloucester and the Cub Creek Church site in Charlotte County.

Legacy properties[edit]

Preservation Virginia owned and restored many historic properties that are now owned and operated as museums by other organizations. Some of the properties are open on a limited basis or by appointment.

Preservation Virginia formerly operated several sites in Fredericksburg, which are now operated by Washington Heritage Museums.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Powder Magazine in Williamsburg". On This Day: Legislative Moments in Virginia History. Virginia Historical Society. Archived from the original on September 26, 2007. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
  2. ^ "Historic Richmond Foundation and The William Byrd Branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities Announce Merger". Historic Richmond Foundation. 2005. Archived from the original on 2007-09-28. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
  3. ^ Farrell, Cassandra Britt (2006). Dictionary of Virginia Biography Vol 3. Library of Virginia. pp. 511–512. ISBN 0884902064. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  4. ^ "Official site". Washington Heritage Museum. Retrieved 5 October 2015.

External links[edit]

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