VLCF Funded Projects
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: |
Bell House |
| Category: |
Historic Area Preservation |
| Grant Round: |
FY18 |
| Acres: |
0.68 |
| Locality: |
City of Winchester |
| Management Agency: |
Virginia Department of Historic Resources |
| Owner: |
Private |
| ConserveVirginia: |
None |
| Amount Awarded: |
$209,996.00 |
| Applicant: |
Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation |
| Latitude: |
39.18442363 |
| Longitude: |
-78.163364 |
| Description: |
The Shenandoah Valley Battlefields Foundation received a grant for $209,996 in VLCF funds to protect a 0.68-acre lot located in the City of Winchester. The parcel lies within the core area of the Third Winchester (Opequon) Battlefield (1864) and is within the study area of three additional Civil War Battlefields: First Winchester (1862), Second Winchester (1863), and Second Kernstown (1864). In addition to its Civil War history, the property is distinguished by a historically significant 19th century Federal style dwelling that is a contributing resource to the Winchester Historic District, which is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register and National Register of Historic Places. The dwelling, known as the "Bell House" was present at the time of the battle. Grounds on the property are open to the public on a daily basis for self-guided tours while the dwelling is utilized for educational purposes, events and conferences. The project protects an architecturally and historically significant site while also providing public access and encouraging heritage tourism.
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Department of Conservation and Recreation
