Foundation

Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation

The Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation was formed in 2013 to enhance the City-owned historic houses and sites by providing funding for historic artifacts and education programs and promoting public awareness of Virginia Beach history.

The Virginia Beach Historic Houses are cultural assets that are valued and supported by the community. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees are committed to historic architecture, authentic collections, inspiring landscapes, and stimulating program experiences for all audiences, and to maintaining the highest levels of professionalism and accreditation.

Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation tax ID number: 47-1024165

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Send a check payable to:

Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation
P.O. 61427
Virginia Beach, VA 23466-1427

The Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Gifts made to the Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation Board of Trustees

Officers:

  • Thomas Hall, President
  • Steve McNaughton, Immediate Past President
  • Shahzeib Parvez, Treasurer
  • Jane Amelon, Secretary

Trustees

  • Juanita Felton
  • Waverly Williams

As recommended by the Historic Sites Organizing Committee and approved by the City Council in 2007, the Virginia Beach Historic House Foundation will serve as the governing board for the historic houses owned by the City of Virginia Beach and operated by the Department of Museums and Historic Resources. The Foundation will represent the public’s interest in preserving and maintaining the historic buildings, sites and collections as educational and cultural entities that exist for the benefit of the public.

The strategic plan was developed from a series of workshops held in April and May of 2013 by the staff and board members. Additionally, the board held seven workshops for various stakeholder groups and the general public in the month of September 2013.

Structure of the Organization: The Virginia Beach Historic House Foundation will operate as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization.

  • Read our Strategic Plan