Restoring Our Historic Campus

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.