Foundation

Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation

Help Preserve Virginia Beach History 

The Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation helps strengthen and support the work of Virginia Beach History Museums by providing funding for historic artifacts, educational programs and initiatives that increase public awareness of Virginia Beach history. 

Founded in 2013, the Foundation works in partnership with Virginia Beach History Museums to help preserve and enhance the City-owned historic houses and sites for current and future generations. 

Ways to Donate

Your Support Makes a Difference

Private support helps the Foundation advance projects and experiences that complement the City’s stewardship of the museum sites. Donate Today!

Foundation support may help provide: 

  • Historic furnishings and artifacts 
  • Educational programs and learning experiences 
  • Exhibitions and interpretive enhancements 
  • Preservation-related initiatives 
  • Programs that connect residents and visitors with Virginia Beach history 

Every gift helps strengthen the museums’ ability to preserve important places and share their stories with the community. 

Foundation Information

Make a secure online contribution to the Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation using a credit or debit card through PayPal . 

If you would like your gift to support a specific program or project, or if you are making a gift in honor or memory of someone, include that information in the special instructions on the donation page. Otherwise, your contribution will support the Foundation’s unrestricted Annual Fund. 

Donate Online

PayPal currently charges a processing fee for online contributions. Donors may choose to cover that fee when making a gift. 

Send a Check Payable To:

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

The Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Gifts are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. 

Tax ID: 47-1024165 

The Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Trustees committed to preserving historic places, strengthening museum collections and interpretation, and expanding opportunities for the public to engage with Virginia Beach history. 

Officers

  • Shahzeib Parvez — President 
  • Jane Amelon — Secretary  
  • Dylan Spivey — Treasurer

Trustees

  • William Jackson  
  • Juanita Felton 
  • Waverly Williams

Interested in Learning More

Questions about the Virginia Beach Historic Houses Foundation or giving opportunities? 

Virginia Beach History Museums  
lwigginton@vbgov.com