The Clermont Foundation

The Clermont Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the cultural landscape of historic Clermont Farm in Berryville, VA. Partnering with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, the foundation promotes public education and engagement with agriculture, history, and historic preservation through the farm's historic buildings and working cattle and sheep operation.

With a rich history dating back to the American Revolution, Clermont Farm tells the story of a changing America and the diverse communities that have been associated with the site, including Native Americans, enslaved Africans, and African Americans. Founded by Elizabeth Rust Williams, a pioneering lawyer, judge, farmer, and preservationist, the foundation manages and funds the site without state appropriations, ensuring the preservation of this important piece of Virginia's heritage.

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