JESSEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

CHATHAM, VA

former Whitmell School in Pittsylvania County, Virginia — former Whitmell School Credit: Retronaut

Jessee Historical Foundation (JHF) is a non-profit organization located in Chatham, Virginia. It was founded in 1996 by former Virginia governor and senator L. Douglas Wilder and his wife, Dr. Eunice S. Wilder. JHF is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history and culture of Virginia's Piedmont region. The foundation holds a variety of events and programs throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and exhibitions. It also provides educational resources to the public and assists other organizations in preserving the region's history.

The primary mission of JHF is to promote an understanding of the history and people of Virginia's Piedmont region. The foundation works to educate the public about the region's past and present through its programs, events, and exhibits. It also works to preserve and protect historical sites in the region. JHF owns several historic sites and buildings, such as the Chatham Train Depot, the Chatham Courthouse, and the former Chatham High School.

JHF works with a variety of partners, including local museums, schools, and government organizations, to further its mission. The foundation also runs a variety of programs and events, such as the annual Chatham Heritage Festival and the Chatham Historic Home Tour. JHF also works with other organizations to host educational programs, lectures, and workshops.

JHF is committed to preserving and promoting Virginia's Piedmont region and its legacy. Through its various initiatives and programs, JHF strives to foster an understanding of the region's history and culture.

JESSEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in CHATHAM VA. US MID #8405100917

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

old building at former Whitmell School in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

old service station in Whitmell, Virginia in Pittsylvania County

In the Butterfly House (White Peacock Butterfly) This is a creative commons image, which you may freely use by linking to this page. Please respect the photographer and his work.

The Danville Science Center (Danville, Virginia) has a &quot;butterfly house&quot; with very cooperative models. One of the personnel identified this as a White Peacock Butterfly. I should have asked about the plant.

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In a window of a Danville, Virginia wig shop.

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Field of mustard in Java, Virginia Pittsylvania County

old house and attached store in Pittsylvania County, Virginia the store was formerly &quot;Ben and Bella's&quot;

former slave quarters & kitchen in Pittsylvania County, Virginia

late 1700s house in Greenfield, Virginia in Pittsylvania County

Contact JESSEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION

JESSEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
POST OFFICE BOX 827
CHATHAM
VA
24531

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MID #	8405100917
Name	JESSEE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
Alternate Name
Classification	Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	542030592
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	36.831692, -79.430566
CODES	FIPS State Code: 51 FIPS County Code: 143 US Census Tract: 010500 US Census Block: 3091