Virginia's Most Endangered Historic Places

Virginia’s long and rich history persists in a large number of historic sites that continue to survive the march of time. Many of these sites are vulnerable to neglect and deterioration due to insufficient funds, inappropriate development and insensitive public policy.

In an effort to advocate for these sites, the Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places list has been presented for nearly 20 years. It continues to raise awareness of Virginia’s historic sites, encouraging citizens, localities and organizations to continue to advocate for the protection and preservation of these places. One-hundred sixty endangered buildings, archaeological sites, battlefields and landscapes have made the list in all parts of the Commonwealth, which face imminent or sustained threats.

2020's list of Virginia’s Most Endangered Historic Places illustrates how some long-standing issues still need to be addressed and can’t be forgotten during times of crises. While previous listings highlighted historic places important to underrepresented communities, four of this year’s seven listings remind us that these historic places continue to be threatened at alarming rates.