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