Preservation Virginia is seeking nominations for historic places under threat of being lost in communities throughout the Commonwealth.
The annual list of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places raises awareness of historic sites around the state, encouraging community members, localities and organizations to advocate for the protection and preservation of these sites.
The list features buildings, cultural landscapes, cemeteries, archaeological sites and urban and rural historic districts that face imminent or sustained threats to their integrity or survival.
“Preserving local history is a community effort, and simply raising awareness for threatened sites is a huge part of the equation,” said Will Glasco, Preservation Virginia CEO. “We need the public’s help to identify this year’s list so that together, we can take action before these unique places are lost forever.”
Nominations are due by Friday, Feb. 14 and can be submitted online at preservationvirginia.org.
The announcement of this year’s list will take place May 13.
2024 Endangered Historic Places list
- Richmond Community Hospital – City of Richmond
- Grand Contraband Camp – City of Hampton
- Mt. Carmel Baptist Church – Albemarle County
- Massies Mill Odd Fellows Hall – Nelson County
- Lower Surry Church – Surry County
- Suffolk African American Waterman Villages – City of Suffolk
- Jackson Blacksmith Shop – Goochland County
- Waterford Historic District – Loudoun County
- Blick Plantation – Brunswick County
- Washington Park Caretaker’s Cottage – City of Roanoke
View more information about each location online.
About Preservation Virginia
Preservation Virginia is a private, nonprofit organization seeking to inspire and engage the public in fostering, supporting and sustaining Virginia’s historic places through leadership in advocacy, education, revitalization and stewardship.
The organization operates six historic sites open to the public: Bacon’s Castle, the John Marshall House, Cape Henry Lighthouse, Patrick Henry’s Scotchtown, Historic Jamestowne and Smith’s Fort.
Learn more at www.preservationvirginia.org.
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