The Fairfield Foundation
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosVirginia, United States11-50 Employees
The Fairfield Foundation is a Virginia-based organization focused on archaeological research and public outreach related to Fairfield Plantation, the historic home of the Burwell family in Gloucester County. Established in 2000, the group has built educational programming recognized at a national level and has engaged a sizable volunteer corps that has contributed thousands of hours to its work, underscoring a commitment to documenting and preserving a dynamic colonial landscape. The foundation relocated its headquarters to Edge Hill Service Station in 2010, a site chosen to support its mission and expand its roles across the Middle Peninsula in collaboration with property owners, educational institutions, and local governments to protect historical resources for future generations. Serving the museums, historical sites, and zoos sector, it positions itself as a research and educational partner focused on heritage preservation and public interpretation rather than commercial activities. The organization operates from its base in Virginia and pursues ongoing expansion of its preservation and outreach efforts in the region.