Quick Story

Over 250 years ago, a family farm in Virginia served as the heart of the community. Generations grew up there, not only tending cattle and crops but also gathering for Sunday dinners, weddings, and milestones. Dignitaries not only visited but also lived there.

In 2015, that same farm teetered on the verge of being sold, its barns collapsing, fields untended, and the prominent manor, boarded up, only housing the ghosts of the past. Without help, the family’s story—and the lessons of resilience and leadership it carried—would have been lost forever. This farm was saved; what about the countless others?

Did You Know?

Did you know that 70% of family businesses do not survive past the second generation, and nearly 90% disappear by the third? With them go not only jobs and livelihoods, but also the stories, traditions, and historic spaces that once shaped entire communities. At least 200 historic sites are officially recognized as endangered in Virginia.

You Can Make an Impact

You can change this picture. By giving today, you help preserve America’s farms, historic buildings, and family businesses—and you inspire future generations through education, leadership, and community. Together, we can restore these treasures, not as relics of the past, but as living places where heritage sparks new ideas and families continue to thrive.