The Old School Building

The Wakefield Foundation, Inc.

The Wakefield Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation organized to preserve and restore the former Wakefield High School Building. We are also deeply committed to preserving local history, providing educational opportunities, and offering programs and activities for the well-being of the Wakefield community and surrounding areas.

The Foundation was selected as a Lowe's Hometowns Signature Project

We're thrilled to share that the Wakefield Foundation has been selected as a Lowe's Hometowns Signature Project for 2022. We are one of only 100 projects selected, and the only one in Virginia. This project means so much to us and we will be installing a Handicap Restroom on our 2nd level, next to the Auditorium. It is a dream come true, as we have been wanted this for a long time. We can't wait to share our reveal with you. Follow our progress on our Lowe's Project page and on social media using #LowesHometowns.

The Wakefield Foundation offers the community many activities and services including:

The Marion Lillian Pittman Troxler Memorial Library

The Troxler Memorial Library, named for a local resident, is hosted by the Foundation. A branch of the Blackwater Regional Library, it offers a wide range of services to its patrons, including the latest best-sellers, a Children's Library, newspapers, music and videos.

Room Rentals

Several of the building's rooms are available for rent. Rental fees are: $450 for the auditorium, $200 for the gallery and $100 for the conference room. Please call to reserve the space for your meeting, wedding reception or fund-raising event for your club or church. For more information call (757) 899-6005.

A copy of the Room Rental Agreement and Rules is available to download.

Upcoming Events

Information on all the events happening at the Foundation are available on the Upcoming Events page and on our Facebook Page.

And, please visit our NEW Calendar of Events to see the full schedule of things happening at the Foundation.

A variety of classes and meetings are offered through the Foundation-
 

Dance Classes

Studio 37 teaches a variety of dance classes in the Dance Studio on Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Studio 37 for more information and/or updates on class offerings at (757) 242-8063 or studio37dance@gmail.com

Karate

Percy Wyatt teachs Kung Fu in his studio in the Foundation. Classes are Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30.p.m. For more information, call Percy at (757) 556-1016.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Sussex-Surry New Hope meets at the Foundation on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. These open meetings are available to anyone interested in Alcoholics Anonymous' program of recovery from alcoholism.

Sussex County Seniors

The Senior Citizens of Sussex County meet at the Foundation on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m. The meeting provide crafts and other activities, exercise, trips and a meal is served. Any Sussex County Senior is welcome to attend.

Wakefield Historical Association

The Wakefield Historical Association is dedidicated to preserving and sharing the history of Wakefield. Founded in 2017, the Association has its office and archive in the Building.

 

Contact Us

For complete information on contacting The Wakefield Foundation, Inc., please visit our Contact Page.

Hours of Operation

The Wakefield Foundation is open to the public five days a week except during holidays. Hours of operation are:

Directions to the Foundation and a Map are available on the Contact Page.

Donations

The Wakefield Foundation, Inc. operates through corporate and individual donations. Contributions assist in improving the facility and acquiring needed resources, advice, materials and equipment. For more information on making a contribution of any type, please see our Donations Page.