Preservation Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula (PNNMP) was formed in 2012 as an independent charitable organization when Preservation Virginia decided to no longer have separate branches. PNNMP is actively concerned with preserving and protecting the rich historic and cultural heritage of the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula, focusing in particular on Lancaster, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Richmond, King George, and Essex counties. It sponsors regular members’ programs such as a summer speakers series followed by a sociable pot luck supper and tours of historic houses and other historic sites in the area and produces a periodic newsletter. In keeping with its core mission, PNNMP makes grants and undertakes direct projects for historic preservation in the region.  It has also published a landmark guide to historic homes and other important sites.

CALL FOR PRESERVATION GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR 2026

Preservation Northern Neck Middle Peninsula (PNNMP) is now accepting applications for the 2026 grant cycle.  PNNMP provides grants to residents and organizations in the Northern Neck (King George, Westmoreland, Richmond, Northumberland, and Lancaster counties) and in Essex and Middlesex counties for the preservation of historic structures and resource preservation including, but not limited to, textiles, documents, maps, prints, buildings and paintings that preserve the heritage of the area.  For detailed information, Grant Guidelines, and the Grant Application,  click here.  Applications must be received by January 31, 2026.

Become a Member!

Preservation Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula is a non-profit membership organization formed to share, enjoy, and learn, and to preserve and protect this important heritage.  We are open to all and sponsor a program of grants and projects in the region as well as fun and interesting events for members. It is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from the membership, consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  Board of Directors meetings, which are open to all members, are held on the third Thursday of the month at 10:30 AM at Wellford Hall, St. John’s Church, in Warsaw.   Our membership includes history preservation buffs from Virginia and beyond — you’re welcome to join us!

Our Current Directors and Officers

  • Becky Marks, Past President
  • Vikki Ravinskas, Treasurer
  • David Butt, Director
  • Mark Di Rienz, Director
  • Will Fullerton, Director
  • Stephen Helal, Director
  • Sarah Gayle Randolph, Director
  • Christina O’Neill, Director
  • Gwynne Tayloe, Director
  • Al Withers, Director
  • Carey Howlett, Past President
  • Marsha Sitnik, Past President
  • Ed White, Past President