Eastern Shore of Virginia Barrier Islands Center

FALL 2024 CAPITAL GRANT: Historic Almshouse Restoration and Campus Refresh
Grant Amount: $20,000
Reach: 1,000+ cultural event attendees and hundreds of youth and adult learners
Project: Completed exterior repainting of both historic Almshouse buildings and interior painting of the education building, setting the foundation for upcoming plaster restoration.
Impact: The refreshed buildings created safer, more welcoming learning spaces for school groups, camps, and community classes. Visitors noted the improved condition of the historic campus, and the updated Beazley Foundation Community Room continues to support high-demand education programs.
Why It Matters: Preserving these historic structures strengthens cultural heritage and ensures that future generations can learn, gather, and connect in spaces that reflect the Eastern Shore’s unique history.