Lincoln Preservation Foundation
Serving the Goose Creek Historic District and Surrounding Areas
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote public interest and involvement in protecting and preserving the historical, agricultural, architectural, and rural character of Lincoln, Virginia, the Goose Creek Historic District, and surrounding areas.
Historical resources create a distinct sense of community identity and continuity for both residents and visitors. The people, neighborhoods and communities, their relationships, their achievements and traditions; the churches, schools, homes and other buildings, bridges, other structures; the past, both historic events and individual memories, combine to form a culturally diverse heritage that is unique to the Goose Creek Historic District.
Lincoln Preservation Foundation was founded in 2000 by community members concerned about encroaching development on the Goose Creek Historic District. The District is a 10,000-acre tract of mostly fertile farmland and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. It includes working farms, historic schools, churches, a century-old nursery business, and other historically and architecturally significant sites. It is also known for its scenic beauty, meandering waterways, and narrow, winding gravel roads.
About Us
To our dedicated supporters – THANK YOU for your generosity during the 2025 Give Choose fundraising campaign. You helped us reach 45% of our $2500 Give Choose goal!
This year, as we celebrate our 25th anniversary serving Lincoln and the Goose Creek Historic District community, your contribution will help us fund our educational programming and publications. So, thank you again for supporting our mission and for helping us broaden our reach, increase awareness, and engage with younger and newer residents. We couldn’t do it all without you!
Lincoln Strawberry Festival
May 17-18th
Lincoln Preservation Foundation is excited to be participating again in the Second Annual Lincoln Strawberry Festival. Hope to see you there! We'll have new exhibits and history to share.
This festival serves as a fundraiser in collaboration with the Wegmeyer Farms Foundation, which supports and lifts nonprofit organizations, like us, for our positive impact in the community.
For more information, or to pre-purchase tickets, visit here.
Exploring the Goose Creek Historic District
During our research, we came across this 1868 Alexandria Gazette newspaper article describing the panoramic view from the heights of Mount Gilead in western Loudoun County. Located at the southeastern corner of the Goose Creek Historic District, Mount Gilead overlooks the entire 10,000-acre district and beyond. We agree with the author. Many years later, this view still takes our breath away.
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