Chapman-Beverley mill historic site
Preserving Virginian History, one stone at a time.
Nestled on the borders of Fauquier and Prince William Counties, the Chapman-Beverley Mill cuts an imposing figure against the wooded backdrop of the Bull Run Preserve. First built in 1742 by John Chapman and his sons, the six and a half story structure is the tallest stacked stone building in the United States. The Chapman-Beverley Mill is a storied Virginian landmark, having supplied food and ground lime through five wars, and acting as a vital hub for agricultural and industrial expansion during the 19th century. Gutted by fire in 1998, today the stabilized Mill and its former store stand as powerful reminders of milling history in northern Virginia.
Protecting historical resources is hard work. We have done it for nearly thirty years.
Our mission is to preserve the Chapman-Beverley Mill, to provide public access to the Mill site, to develop interpretive programs concerning the historical significance of the Mill and Thoroughfare Gap, and to raise funds to carry out these goals.
Introducing our Digital Archive
Thanks to funding support from the PATH Foundation, we are extremely pleased to present the all new Chapman-Beverley Mill Digital Archive. For the first time, nearly two thousand historical artifacts, primary sources, and preservation documents are easily available to our community members and the wider public.
“The Turn the Mill Around Campaign has taken exceptional effort to preserve and stabilize the Chapman-Beverley Mill historic site, ensuring this valuable historic landmark remains available to our local community.”
- Earl Douple, Jr. Board Chair
Ready to take the next step?
Great preservation starts with a great community. Whether you are you’re most comfortable contributing time to help achieve our preservation goals, money to help us grow, or energy to put political pressure on local governments to protect the Chapman-Beverley Mill, we need you on our team.
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Help us preserve a piece of Virginia’s rich local history. Your support is instrumental in helping us advance our goals and making a meaningful difference in protecting the Chapman-Beverley Mill.