Historic Fredericksburg Foundation Honors Preservation Champions

Annual awards recognize outstanding efforts to safeguard the city's architectural legacy.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 1:05pm

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The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) celebrated exceptional contributions to historic preservation at its 71st Annual Membership Meeting, honoring individuals, businesses, and organizations for their work in rehabilitating historic homes, restoring iconic signage, and conserving key structures in the Fredericksburg area.

Why it matters

These awards underscore the ongoing efforts to maintain Fredericksburg's vibrant historic character amid modern development, highlighting the importance of preserving the city's unique cultural heritage and architectural legacy for future generations.

The details

The event recognized a range of projects and lifelong commitments, including the rehabilitation of historic homes, the restoration of the iconic Goolrick's pharmacy sign, and the conservation of the sandstone quoins at the Lewis Store, one of Fredericksburg's oldest and most significant buildings.

  • The 71st Annual Membership Meeting took place on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI) has been celebrating outstanding preservation efforts for over 70 years.

The players

Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. (HFFI)

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the architectural legacy and cultural heritage of the Fredericksburg, Virginia area.

James Scully

Recipient of the E. Boyd Graves Excellence in Preservation Award for the rehabilitation of the historic duplex at 240–242 Charles Street.

Jewels Jarrell Stover

Recipient of the E. Boyd Graves Excellence in Preservation Award for the historic tax-credit rehabilitation of the circa-1821 dwelling at 507 Caroline Street.

Jarrell Properties

Recipient of the E. Boyd Graves Excellence in Preservation Award for the restoration of the iconic mid-century Goolrick's pharmacy sign, a beloved landmark in downtown Fredericksburg.

Betty Westerlund and Naomi Hoehn

Recipients of the Preservation Spark Award for their rehabilitation work on the historic house at 1315 Charles Street.

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What’s next

The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation, Inc. will continue to celebrate and support preservation efforts in the Fredericksburg area, with upcoming events and initiatives to be announced on their website, hffi.org.

The takeaway

The Historic Fredericksburg Foundation's annual preservation awards highlight the vital role that individuals, businesses, and organizations play in safeguarding the city's architectural heritage, ensuring that Fredericksburg's unique historic character endures for generations to come.