Restoring Our Historic Campus
We’re restoring Ellis Acres’ historic campus into a vibrant hub for the community. Thanks to your support, major renovations are done, but there’s more ahead!


Phase 1
Completed renovations focused on restoring historic buildings and improving essential facilities, preserving Ellis Acres' heritage for future generations.
Phase 2
Ongoing improvements aimed at enhancing community spaces, supporting outdoor activities, and creating venues for larger events.
Phase 1 focused on restoring key historic buildings and upgrading facilities critical to Ellis Acres' mission.
Thanks to the generous support from our community and donors, these projects have brought new life to our campus.








Image 1 & 2: Buckingham Training School before construction
Image 3 & 4: Buckingham Training School & Outside Restrooms Before and After
Image 5 & 6: Buckingham Training School & Outside Restrooms (North Side) Before and After
Images 7, 8, & 9: New siding, new roof, new foundation for Buckingham Training School

Created by the Community Design Assistance Center (CDAC), College of Architecture and Urban Studies, Virginia Tech, not a final design.
Building on Phase 1, Phase 2 will focus on enhancing outdoor spaces across the property to support recreation, accessibility, and community use.
On the right is a proposed conceptual design for the overall property.
What you're helping build
🚗 Main Entrance & Walkways
Paving the main driveway entrance, walkways, and ADA-accessible parking for safer access.
🌿 Nature Trails
Building 2,080 feet of conventional and ADA-accessible trails to expand outdoor use.
🏟️ Outdoor Entertainment Zone
Transforming the old baseball diamond into an amphitheater space with restrooms and concession stands.
🏀 Basketball Court Resurfacing
Restoring the basketball court for safer, more frequent use by the community.
🏫 One-Room School Restoration
Preserving and restoring the historic schoolhouse on site.
🏈 Athletic Field Development
Preparing and upgrading the athletic field for sports, events, and youth programming.


Every contribution, big or small, supports improvements that make Ellis Acres more accessible and welcoming for the community.
We're excited for what's ahead and would love your support.