Thomas Jefferson Center

The Orange County Historical Society, Inc. is a dedicated research, archival, and educational organization in Orange County, Virginia, focused on discovering, preserving, and disseminating the rich history of the region and its people. With an extensive reference library, files on families, buildings, events, and sites, as well as a collection of maps and photographs, the Society provides valuable resources for historical research and exploration. Through publications such as newsletters, books, and pamphlets, the Society shares its findings and offers special rates to members on book sales and copying fees. With a commitment to understanding the past as a context for the present and future, the Orange County Historical Society plays a vital role in preserving and promoting the history of Orange County and its surrounding area.Generated from the website

The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts opened in 1971 and operated for five years in the Charlottesville area, first at Wavertree Farm and then at the Prospect Hill estate. Begun by writers Elizabeth Coles Langhorne and Nancy Hale, it counted among its original board members the novelist Peter Taylor and the former director of the MacDowell Colony, George Kendall. In the summers of 1976 and 1977, the VCCA held limited sessions on the campus of Sweet Briar College, a vibrant liberal arts women's college founded in 1901. In the fall of 1977, Sweet Briar agreed to lease the buildings and the adjacent grounds of Mt. San Angelo to the VCCA. The original 25-year lease has now been extended to an automatically renewing 15-year lease. As the only artist community in the nation directly associated with an institution of higher learning, the VCCA benefits tremendously from this unique relationship. The College generously allows Fellows to use many of its facilities and services, including the libraries, computer labs, pool, exercise rooms and walking trails. Fellows may also attend campus events such as lectures, plays and concerts. In return, VCCA Fellows periodically visit with students on campus, giving lectures or informal talks, and faculty members bring students to Mt. San Angelo for studio tours. The two institutions also formally collaborate on several mutually beneficial programs that bring writers, visual artists and composers to the VCCA and Sweet Briar and also offer opportunities to faculty and students. Virginia Center for the Creative Arts 154 San Angelo Drive, VA 24521 Amherst P. 434-946-7236 vcca@vcca.com

The Equine Welfare Society, located in Keswick, Virginia, is dedicated to educating the public about the proper care, management, and responsible breeding of horses. Their mission also includes providing rehabilitation and training resources to help horses transition into loving and useful companions. With a diverse herd of horses, including Thoroughbreds, Irish Cobs, and Gypsy Shires, the Equine Welfare Society offers a range of adoption options for those seeking the perfect equine companion to enrich their lives.Generated from the website