About The Friends

Group of Friends at Green Spring historical sign

Incorporated in 1997, The Friends of the National Park for Green Spring, Inc. is a non-profit Virginia corporation with 501 (C) (3) IRS tax status, and is governed by a 21-member Board and an 11-member Advisory Council. The Friends' mission is to research, preserve, and present Historic Green Spring and its history for public education and enjoyment.

Past Events

pdf iconIn October 2009 The Friends sponsored a series of events in conjunction with Virginia Archaeology Month. Three informative lectures were presented by Kent Brinkley, Martha McCartney and Warren Billings.

On October 24, The Friends hosted an Open House, welcoming the public to Historic Green Spring for the first time since 2003. Interpreters from The Friends and the National Park Service, multi-media exhibits, actors portraying Governor Sir William and Lady Frances Berkeley, and historical dancers and musicians brought the site to life for hundreds of visitors.

October 2009 Open HouseOctober 2009 Open House
October 2009 Open House October 2009 Open House - Lord and Lady Berkeley

October 2009 SponsorsThe Friends are grateful to the many individuals and organizations who helped make these events possible.

If you share our vision of Historic Green Spring's future, please donate.

Contact Us

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Watch the video "The Voices of Green Spring"

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The Friends of the National Park Service for Green Spring, Inc.
P.O. Box 779
Williamsburg, VA 23187
info@historicgreenspring.org

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