Lucian Imwalle, a local 8th grader approached the Waterford Foundation to test his invention on our Phillips Farm property! Lucian's invention is designed to clean up creeks, and he hopes to be able to test it at multiple locations in Loudoun.
In this video, you can see Lucian with his installed trash collector and you can see it in action! Lucian was excited to share his findings with us:
'The booms (oil absorption and containment devices) I used were the perfect length and were able to soak up lots of sludge from the water, while not soaking up the water itself. I originally thought the basket I used would be too heavy, but I found that the booms were able to support the basket along with pool noodles.
My invention stayed in place and functioned properly for the duration of the one-week test period. It collected plastic bottles, a fishing lure, and some paper/cardboard trash. At the end of the test period, I was able to remove the trap without leaving a trace. '
Thanks, Lucian for caring about the preservation of our open spaces and watershed, we hope you get to test and eventually install your invention everywhere!
#PhillipsFarm #younginventor #trashcollector #watershed #Preservation
There are very few tickets left for our October 7th Feast with Friends! September 16th IS SOLD OUT! October 7th - Fair weekend - has only 4 tickets left!
Check out this gorgeous recap of the May 20th Feast with Friends, thank you Jennifer Jule Studios for this lovely short that captures our Feast with Friends vibe so well!
To snag your tickets, visit https://www.waterfordfoundation.org/event/feast-with-friends/
Hats off to all who participated in the 78th Waterford Fair! We hope you enjoyed your time in the Waterford National Historic Landmark, and we look forward to having you back next year!
Save the date for the 79th Waterford Fair - October 6-8, 2023!
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1 Day until the 78th Waterford Fair!
The Old Mill Shop and Dried Flower Barn are stocked. The Fine Art exhibit and Art Mart are hung and ready. And demonstrating artisans are arriving today to set up their booths. The 78th Waterford Fair begins tomorrow! Want to know what to expect when you come this weekend? Check out this video of the Old School area during the 77th Waterford Fair last year!
https://www.eventeny.com/events/78th-waterford-fair-2205/
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3 Days until the 78th Waterford Fair!
Have you been attending the Waterford Fair for decades? Check out this video from the 1954 Waterford Fair, shared with us last year by Pete D. from the Waple family home video archive. You'll see many of the same demonstrations happening at the 78th Waterford Fair this weekend!
https://www.eventeny.com/events/78th-waterford-fair-2205/
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#waterfordfairva
#livemusic
#childrensactivities
#streetperformer
#juriedcrafts
#livinghistory
#fairfare
On #NationalRelaxationDay, take a moment to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Phillips Farm Interpretive Trail as a heron hunts in South Fork Catoctin Creek.
Video taken on 11/29/2020 by S. Thompson
#phillipsfarmwaterford #wildlife #relaxationday #getoutside
A little video of a recent event held at the Waterford Old School! This set up is for about 95 guests with no dance floor. What is your favorite part of this look? The centerpieces? The hanging garden on the stage? There is so much to love here in Waterford! #weddingsinwaterford #loveloudoun #waterfordwedding #historicvenue #nationalhistoriclandmark
2021 Fair Waterford Craft School Recap
Today we are thinking back to the exciting talks and demonstrations at the Waterford Craft School tent at the 77th Waterford Fair. We can't wait to welcome you back this October for new talks and demos! Want to stay informed? Join the Waterford Craft School newsletter list for an information-packed monthly e-newsletter straight to your email inbox: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/QhiuXw2/spring
On June 8th, the Waterford Foundation hosted Visit Loudoun's Wedding Professionals Mixer along with Magnolias at the Mill Restaurant! We were proud to show off or beautiful Old School and showcase our Wedding and Event packages! Thanks, Visit Loudoun for helping facilitate such a wonderful event!
#visitloudoun #weddingsinloudoun #loveloudoun #weddingsinwaterford #nationalhistoriclandmark #network
June 4, 2022 Feast With Friends Dinner
It's the #FirstDayofSummer! Have you made plans for the Independence Day holiday weekend yet? Join us in Waterford on Saturday, July 2nd for an amazing outdoor dining experience at Feast With Friends! Find more information and purchase tickets online at https://www.waterfordfoundation.org/event/feast-with-friends/
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Join a small group of Friends to support the work of the Waterford Foundation at the 2022 Feast With Friends, an intimate farm to table dinner in a picturesque garden in historic Waterford. New for 2022: begin the evening with a cocktail hour hosted by Waterford residents in their garden prior to the seated outdoor dinner at the Walker-Phillips House garden. Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the Waterford National Historic Landmark on one or more of the following dates:
July 2 – Pink House
September 10 – Ephraim Schooley House
September 24 – Griffith-Gover House
October 15 – Ephraim Schooley House
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John Wesley Church Ceremony - Congratulations Kristin & Jerry!
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Waterford Craft School Chair Raffle - 77th Waterford Fair
Quilts, Barns and History - An Artists Talk
Live from the John Wesley Community Church: Bullets to Ballots with Asa Gordon
In Waterford, VA, class is still in session at the one-room school house. The mill still stands three floors tall. Chickens still follow you to the post office. Anyone can take a class in 18th century calligraphy and other rare arts. How many American towns can be experienced this way in 2018? Help us preserve the Waterford National Historic Landmark! Observe #GivingTuesday and donate here: www.waterfordfoundation.org THANK YOU!
Great night of music — Danny Knicely & Aimee Curl, The Wildmans, and Sam Reider and the Human Hands!