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Show your love of the land and capture the beauty of nature in our community with photos.  Historic Virginia Land Conservancy wants to see your favorite nature photo in our Love of the Land photo contest! It’s easy to enter and you could even win a cash prize!...

Show your love of the land and capture the beauty of nature in our community with photos.  Historic Virginia Land Conservancy wants to see your favorite nature photo in our Love of the Land photo contest! It’s easy to enter and you could even win a cash prize!...

In January 2024, the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy (HVLC) proudly welcomed Elizabeth Friel as its new Executive Director. Elizabeth previously served as Executive Director capacity with two other conservation organizations, most recently in Hampton Roads and...

Late in 2023, HVLC conserved two spectacular properties. The Ashe property located in the Seaford area of York County is 226 acres of prime forestland with 37 acres of critical wetland habitat, and substantial frontage on Claxton and Back Creeks, which flow to the...

Let's get outside in the great outdoors to alleviate stress and get our creative juices flowing!  The HVLC is in the business of protecting the scenic views and open spaces that make our community special.  Summertime is here, along with nature's bright and...

Let's get outside in the great outdoors to alleviate stress and get our creative juices flowing!  The HVLC is in the business of protecting the scenic views and open spaces that make our community special.  Summertime is here, along with nature's bright and...

Welcome! Please click the button below to purchase and customize a brick for the Engraved Donor Brick Program.

Participate in the Engraved Donor Brick Program and help protect and preserve the Church on the Main site for generations to come. Bricks can be purchased in memory of a loved one, to recognize your family or business, or to honor someone special. Your...

We are thrilled to announce this year's winners of the Love of the Land Photo Contest. These beautiful images capture the scenic nature of our community and remind us to protect the beauty that surrounds us. 1st Place: “Tree Silhouette” by Sherrie Payne 2nd Place:...

Nature a Perfect Host for Historic Virginia Land Conservancy’s  4th Annual Friends & Family Fall Festival Outdoor family fun and beautiful fall weather was the order of the day at Historic Virginia Land Conservancy’s (HVLC) annual free community festival held...

Click here for contest rules. Click here for contest application. Since so much of our time lately has been lived online the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy (HVLC) is sponsoring a photo contest in the hopes you will come to be an “offliner” and check out what’s...

Find unexpected treasures at great bargains—all from the comfort of your own homes—with the Historic Virginia Land Conservancy’s Virtual Yard Sale.  You’ll be doing your part both to keep safe and healthy AND support the preservation of our region’s beautiful...