Waterford is a picturesque, historic town in Virginia. Waterford was founded about 1733 by Amos Janney, a Quaker from Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Other Quakers followed him there. Mills were built along Catoctin Creek. The village grew until it was the second largest town in Loudoun County (this was before the Civil War). Many buildings still in use in the village were built before 1840. The town looks almost untouched by the modern world.
I look forward to this event every fall. Last year we took our children out of school for the day to let them discover it as well. This year we went on Saturday. The kids LOVE it. The exhibitors are very patient and are always willing to share their craft with the kids. They have had a try at broom making, gold leafing, furniture making, weaving and other old, interesting crafts. There is wonderful entertainment and even Civil War reenactments.
The boys learning about weaving with dog hair. Interesting...
Hammering ornaments with a jewelry maker.
Eric and Tate on the Main Street. 
Finn getting ready to have his silhouette done by Ann Leslie. She is older and one of a kind!!
Me and the boys. Gabe really likes his walking stick! (O:
They have been working on this garden restoration for several years. 
Beautiful!! I like the "modern" touches of the sculptures and gazebo. 
A typical house downtown Waterford. 
These musicians were amazing and LOUD!!
Finn had enough!! Nap time!! If you ever want to visit and get a taste of a true Eastern Autumn, it is always the first weekend of October. You will fall in love too!!
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