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Virginia Piedmont Heritage Association received $10,000 to enhance its free, hands-on living history programs with historically accurate 18th-century educational resources. The grant is supporting uniforms representing Hessian POWs and local soldiers of the 3rd Virginia Regiment, reproduction women’s clothing, a field snare drum, one reproduction musket, and one reproduction rifle—helping bring Loudoun County’s role in the American War for Independence to life.
“The Virts Miller Foundation’s generous grant has directly revitalized our living history programs as we continue to engage with the community in stories and history related to the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Loudoun County. Thanks to these funds, we acquired a reproduction 18th-century rifle, many period-accurate uniforms and clothing, equipment, and a field snare drum. Bringing these high-quality, tangible pieces of Loudoun history directly into local classrooms and community events allows students and members of the community to step back in time, experience history firsthand, and form a deeper, lasting connection to Northern Virginia’s rich local heritage.” – Ian MacDougall, Executive Director
The Virts Miller Foundation awarded Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area a grant in the 2022 grant cycle that was used to restore the Rector House that serves as their headquarters. The Rector House is being transformed into a museum and visitor center. Additionally, the grant will be used to help support the education programs that they conduct across the region.
“The Virts Miller Foundation’s generous grant has played a pivotal role in the preservation and transformation of the historic Rector House in Atoka, VA into a museum and visitor center. This funding has enabled significant improvements, such as enhancing the building’s entrance for better public accessibility and installing interpretive panels that illuminate the region’s rich history. Furthermore, the grant supports vital educational initiatives, including outreach to local schools, significantly enriching the historical understanding of over 5,000 students annually across the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area.”
– Alexander Nance
