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 and to administer programs and activities for the well-being of the Wakefield community and surrounding areas.

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.

John Tyler Community College Career Center

An extension of John Tyler Community College, the Center helps area residents meet the demands of the changing workplace environment. Services available through the Center include career counseling, information on skill-building programs and college courses, and Work Keys assessments.

Room Rentals

Several of the building's rooms are available for rent. Rental fees are: $150 for the auditorium, $125 for the gallery and $75 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) 899-2365 or (757) 899-6005.

Wakefield - One Hundred Years in Photographs

The book Wakefield - One Hundred Years in Photographs - 1902-2002, which we had produced for Wakefield's Centenniel, has been reprinted. Copies are available, for $10 apiece, in Wakefield at Kid's Korner and at the Wakefield Pharmacy.

Upcoming Events

It's Spring at the Foundation and that means the Flower and Art Show is here! The exhibition continues throuth May 16. Details of other Foundation events are available on the Upcoming Events page.

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

The Flower and Art Show

The Foundation's 21st annual Flower and Art Show will open with a reception on the evening of Saturday, May 3 at 7pm. Guitarist Robin Welch will provide the evening's musical entertainment. A Sampler of the Show's Art and Floral Arrangements is available for viewing.

A variety of classes are offered through the Foundation-
 

Upcoming Classes

In the very near future, John Tyler Community College will be offering both CDL Truck Driver Training and a Certified Nursing Assistant class. Please call (757) 899-2365 or (757) 866-8570 for further details.

Computer Classes

The Community College Workforce Alliance, through the Skill Streams for Success Program, offers computer classes intended to provide computer skills for the business world. The classes are taught in the Foundation's Computer Lab. The Spring classes will begin soon. For more information call (757) 866-8570 or (757) 899-2365. Please leave your name and a telephone number where you can be reached.

Piano Lessons

Nan Seeley is signing up pupils for piano and voice lessons. For more information call (757) 899-4381.

Karate

Percy Wyatt teachs Kung Fu in his studio in the Foundation. Classes are Mondays and Thursdays from 6pm-7:30pm. For more information, call Percy at (757) 562-5101.

Wakefield Dance Academy

Wakefield Dance Academy will resume teaching dance classes at the Foundation on October 1st. Classes for ages 2 and up will be offered in all types of dance. Classes will be held on Monday and Tuesday evenings. For more information, please call (804) 731-7573.

GED Classes

Sussex County sponsors GED classes at various locations through out the county. The classes at the Foundation will be on Wednesday evenings from 7pm - 10pm. For more information on the classes, contact Eddie Morris at (804) 834-2659.

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 six 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.


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