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: Linden Row Plaque. Taken from the archives of Historic Richmond Foundation. (photo by Richard C. Cheek)

Mission & History

In 1935, Historic Richmond Foundation (HRF) was formed from the ideals of environmental respect and architectural legacy.

It is with great pleasure that HRF works alongside neighborhood associations, nonprofit partners, educational institutions, businesses, local and state governments to achieve shared success for our built environment. With the continued support of these partners, the mission of HRF is realized and the character of Richmond is preserved.

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, with resulting economic and educational benefits to the public.

In 2005, the William Byrd Branch of the APVA officially merged with Historic Richmond Foundation. The merger combined the statewide resources of Preservation Virginia with Historic Richmond Foundation’s local community outreach.

Preservation Virginia’s mission is to preserve, promote, and serve as an advocate for the state’s irreplaceable historic places for cultural, economic and educational benefits of everyone.

For more information about Preservation Virginia go to PreservationVirginia.org.