Founded in 2022, Historic Schoolhouses of Northern Virginia (HSNVA) was created to increase awareness and appreciation of the historic schoolhouses of Northern Virginia, while fostering an open dialogue among schoolhouse owners, stewards and caretakers regarding the unique requirements of preserving and maintaining these historic structures.
our mission
While definitions can vary, Northern Virginia is broadly categorized as: Fairfax County, Arlington County, Prince William County, Loudoun County, Fauquier County, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County, the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park and the city of Fredericksburg.
- Safeguarding the architecture, history and stories of 19th- and early 20th-century education in Northern Virginia.
- Preserving and sharing the complex histories and parallel but unequal experiences of Northern Virginia’s African American and white schoolhouses.
- Creating a supportive network for schoolhouse caretakers to share knowledge, resources and best practices for historic property preservation and maintenance.
- Hosting collaborative exhibits, public outreach and educational programming.
vale schoolhouse
second street school
snickersville academy
forestville school
Oakton, VA
Waterford, VA
Bluemont, VA
Great Falls, VA
member schoolhouses
legato school
Fairfax VA
ashburn school
Ashburn VA
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crouch school
Clifton, VA
laurel grove school
Alexandria, VA
sydenstricker schoolhouse
Springfield, VA
Oakton schoolhouse
Oakton, VA
Do you represent, care for, or are concerned about an old school located in Northern Virginia? Contact us and let us know how we can help!