Historic Staunton Foundation News
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November 18, Preservation Walk and Talk
10:00 am Saturday November 18, 2023 We will walk the route for Historic Staunton Foundation’s Holiday House Tour to discuss the development and architecture of the neighborhood. Touching on topics of Jouett Tapp’s 1813 Map, 19th and 20th century Sanborn Maps, and...

2022 Preservation Award Winners
HSF announced the winners of their 2022 Preservation Awards during their annual meeting in February, featuring outstanding rehabilitation projects and revitalization efforts within our community.
Holiday House Tour
December 9 & 10, 2023 – Save the Date and Set Your Reminders! Please support our organization and join the party by becoming a donor! This year’s tour highlights the Newtown historic District and features six historic homes and a storefront. Please note Holiday...
51st HSF Membership Annual Meeting
HSF's 51st Annual Membership Meeting & Presentation of the Preservation Awards 4:00pm - Sunday, February 5, 2023 Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 300 West Frederick Street We will continue to monitor Covid challenges but holding our meeting in a larger space will help...
Preservation Awards: Call for Nominations
Nominations for Historic Staunton Foundation's 2022 Preservation Awards are now closed. 2022 Awards Guidelines
Enjoy Queen City Mischief & Magic this weekend
HSF hopes you have a great adventure here in the Queen City. Enjoy the magical architecture as well as the various muggle contraptions to be discovered in Staunton. If downtown becomes overwhelmed with dueling witches and wizards - set off into the surrounding...
2022 Saturday Walking Tours
Saturday Morning Walking Tours are in full swing. Join us at 10:00 am - 20 South New Street – The R.R. Smith Center for History and Art Tours last about 2 hours - Rain or shine - we suggest comfortable walking shoes, an umbrella or sunscreen as needed! 10 am Saturday,...
2022 Saturday Walking Tours
First tour of the season is Saturday, May 7th – 10:00 am Meet at 20 South New Street / The R.R. Smith Center for History and Art Tours last about 2 hours - Come as you are, but we suggest comfortable walking shoes! 10 am Saturdays, May through October Rain or shine...

2021 Preservation Award Winners
HSF announced the winners of their 2020 Preservation Awards during their annual meeting in January, featuring outstanding rehabilitation projects and revitalization efforts within our community.
50th Annual Meeting
Sunday, January 30, 2022 Members' Annual Meeting Via Zoom 5:00 pm Topic: Historic Staunton Foundation 2022 Annual Meeting Time: Jan 30, 2022 05:00 PM Eastern Standard Time Join Zoom Meeting here:...
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Preservation News
Sustainable, Livable Neighborhoods
- Preservation Nation Green Lab — Sustainability, Energy and Historic Buildings
- Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center — Walkable, bikeable neighborhoods and connections with urban amenities. Some of our neighborhoods beg for alternative solutions due to limited parking and location.
- Whole Building Design Guide — Sustainability, building reuse instead of demolition
- Measuring the Economics of Preservation: Recent Findings — Prepared for the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation by PlaceEconomics, June, 2011
- Rutgers Study citing Historic Tax Credits as an efficient job creator for local economies (March 2010)
As Seen In …
The Historic Staunton Foundation and Staunton, VA were featured in Preservation, the magazine of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. Read the article.
Staunton was featured in The Smithsonian Magazine as one of the nation’s best small towns! Read the article.
