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Historic Petersburg Foundation, Inc.
Petersburg, VA 23804
23804
In 1967, a group of local preservationists, including the Mayor of Petersburg, the President of the Fort Henry branch of the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and the Vice President of the Petersburg Chamber of Commerce, formed Historic Petersburg Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Their purpose was to protect Petersburg’s irreplaceable architectural heritage of historic structures and adapt these structures to modern use.
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Battersea Foundation
Petersburg, Virginia 23803
23803
Battersea Foundation is a non-profit organization in Petersburg, Virginia. The Foundation’s mission is to preserve Historic Battersea and offer educational, artistic and cultural experiences that inform, enrich and inspire the public. The events held at Battersea offer the perfect opportunity to continue moving forward fulfilling this mission. Historic Battersea is an 18th century Palladian Villa located on the Appomattox River in Petersburg’s west end. The Villa was built in 1768 by Col. John Banister, the first Mayor of Petersburg, a Revolutionary delegate, a Congressman and a signer of the Articles of Confederation. Battersea is an excellent example of Palladian style architecture, receiving national attention for its beauty and importance.