Our mission is to champion the preservation of the varied elements that give the Richmond metropolitan area its unique historic character and to preserve the vitality of Richmond's distinctive heritage.
- • Mission & History
- • Staff
- • Trustees & Advisory Board
- • Council
- • Quoit Club
Preservation; it's the answer. Preservation is what helps Richmond keep its voice. It is a multidisciplinary process that preserves our distinctive heritage, improves quality of life, creates meaning and drives tourism.
- • Overview
- • Past Saves
- • Monumental Church
- • The Patteson-Schutte House
- • Easements
Historic Richmond Foundation is involved in building grassroots advocacy on both the city and state levels to promote awareness about the much needed protection of our historic resources.
- • Hot Topics
- • Historic Areas
- • Resources
Historic Richmond Foundation is committed to developing nontraditional ways of raising awareness about the city's unique architectural history.
- • 75th Anniversary
- • Historic Garden Day
- • Anthem Stride Through Time
- • Civil War Sesquicentennial
- • Publications
- • Secret Garden Party
Through the support of donors and volunteers, Historic Richmond Foundation is able to achieve its mission of preserving the unique architecture, history and culture of the city.
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Main Photo: Maymont. Taken from the archives of Historic Richmond Foundation. (photo by Richard C. Cheek)

Council of Historic Richmond Foundation, LLC

Founded in 1959, the mission of the Council of Historic Richmond Foundation is to support the programs of the Foundation through a variety of projects as agreed to by the membership.

The Council serves to prepare its members to be ambassadors for the Foundation through self-enrichment gained from programs, tours, research projects and attendance at educational events sponsored by the Council and/or the Foundation. The Council supports a yearly bus trip for membership to gain exposure to various historic structures and landscapes.

The Council annually produces Historic Garden Day for the Garden Club of Virginia’s Richmond territory. The Council works with historic neighborhoods to create a walking tour of notable historic homes, where Council members serve as hostesses.

Historic Garden Day
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
St. John’s Church Historic District (Church Hill)

Council Membership Information

Membership on the Council requires serious commitment to the Council’s mission, the Foundation, and preservation in Richmond. The Council is an exciting, rewarding, educational opportunity for its members and a valuable resource for preserving the quality of our community.

The Council is limited to 60 women, 22 years or older, residing in the Richmond metropolitan area. Members are expected to participate regularly in council activities.

If you are interested in joining the Council please email us.