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When the APVA was founded in 1889, a branch structure was established that gave the organization a broader base of membership. It also helped the organization to reach out into communities throughout Virginia to identify and save historic landmarks. Originally, Branches were established in New York, Philadelphia, and Tennessee. However, as the need for preservation was seen in other communities across the nation, these out of state branches broke away from the APVA and established preservation and historical societies focusing on their own state's resources.
 The Mary Washington Branch Maintains the Mary Washington House and Three Other Properties in Fredericksburg |
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Today, the APVA Branches act as advocates for preservation in their cities, counties or regions. The Branches are the base from which the organization operates. Located throughout the state of Virginia, these twenty-three branches have their individual areas of focus. Some Branches maintain properties and oversee the interpretation at a site. Other Branches focus on providing their region with educational opportunities related to preservation and preservation advocacy.
Whatever the individual mission, the Branches enrich the overall programs by diversifying the influence of the APVA throughout the State.
The Branches are divided into regions to maintain communications and effectiveness of their programs. Branch directors are elected on a rotating basis form the individual memberships and serve volunteer terms. Below is a listing of Branches and contacts by region.
Central Region
Charlotte County Branch Mrs. Kay B. Lucado, Director 1325 Country Road Saxe, VA 23964 Phone: 434-454-6238
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Douglass Southall Freeman Branch Dr. Robert(Bob) Bluford, Jr., Director 2109 Buckeye Drive Richmond, VA 23228 Phone: 804-266-6186
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Fort Henry Branch Alice Martin, Director 1546 Berkeley Avenue Petersburg, VA 23805 Phone: 804-861-8621
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Hanover County Branch Mrs. G. Edmond(Jayne) Massie III, Director The Grove 33115 Mt. Gideon Road Hanover, VA 23069-9528 Phone: 804-994-2211
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Northern Region
Mary Washington Branch Mrs. H. Harrison(Gail) Braxton, Jr., Director 1200 Charles Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Phone: 540-373-6209 / 540-373-1569 E-Mail: ggbrax@aol.com
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Northern Neck Branch Michael Malone, Director P.O. Box 1352 Warsaw, VA 22572 Phone: 804-333-4333
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Washington Branch Col. Ulysses X.(Zerk) White, Director 8710 Fort Drive Manassas, VA 20110 Phone: 703-369-1355 E-Mail: mgiusa@zplug.net
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Tidewater Region
Colonial Capital Branch Lt. Col. Frederick W. Mueller, Director 709 Commons Way Williamsburg, VA 23185 Phone: 757-872-9118
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Drummondtown Branch Mrs. Cynthia M. Walton, Director 8 Market Street Onancock, VA 23417 Phone: 757-787-7667
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Isle of Wight Branch Dr. Lanny C. Hinson, Director 345 Main Street Smithfield, VA 23430 Phone: 757-873-2577 E-Mail: smilemaker@whro.net
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Joseph Bryan Branch Catesby Jones, Director P.O. Box 137 White Marsh, VA 23692 Phone: 804-642-6672
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Northampton Branch Mrs. Harris G.(Joan) Wehner, Director Chatham Farm 9218 Chatham Road Machipongo, VA 23405 Phone: 757-678-5468 E-Mail: hgwjr@intercom.net
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Southeastern Branch C. Bruce McCaskill, Director 324 Susan Constant Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23451 E-Mail: cbmccaskill@msn.com
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Thomas Rolfe Branch Mr. Aubrey Kent Harrell, Director 2546 Colonial Trail West Spring Grove, VA 23881 Phone: 757-294-0524
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Yorktown Branch Mr. Alec Gould, Director 4401 Pleasant View Drive Williamsburg, VA 23188 Phone: 757-258-1950
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Western Region
Montgomery County Branch Mrs. Joann Sutphin, Director 1279 Catawba Road Blacksburg, VA 24060 Phone: 540-552-7810
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Roanoke River Branch Mr. Sterling P. Anderson, Jr., Director 305-G North Hamilton Street Richmond, VA 23221-2030 Phone: 804-355-0832
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Ruth Anderson McCulloch Branch Donald Hasfurther, Director 197 Hickory Hill Lane Glasgow, VA 24555 Phone: 540-258-1550
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Sarah Winston Henry Branch Dorothea Fuller, Director 2940 Rivermont Avenue #15 Lynchburg, VA 24503 Phone: 804-384-1881
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Thomas Jefferson Branch Mrs. A. E. Dick Howard, Director 627 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 Phone: 434-293-6668
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