Save the Graffiti House
The Graffiti House is a very special historic treasure. One hundred and fifty years ago, Confederate and Union soldiers inscribed timeless messages on the walls of this structure. After the war, these messages were covered with paint and wallpaper. They were rediscovered in 1992 as the house was being demolished.


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2006
Although the house is structurally sound today, volunteers at the house have seen a significant deterioration in the condition of the horse hair plaster walls since their discovery. As a result of exposure to temperature variations, vibration from the nearby rail traffic, and age related structural stresses, the artwork on the walls of the Graffiti House is slowly disappearing.

A Culpeper high school student, Kayla Pelkey has joined the effort to save the graffiti. She hopes to raise $15,000 to match a grant from the Commonwealth of Virginia that was awarded to the Brandy Station Foundation for the restoration process. See the newspaper article about our outstanding student volunteer by clicking on the following web address:  http://www.starexponent.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=CSE/MGArticle/CSE_MGArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1173351056131.

After one hundred and fifty years the house needs extensive restoration.  Please make your pledge today to provide funds in support of needed restoration work.

For further information, please contact:
       Brandy Station Foundation, Graffiti House Restoration
       P.O. Box 165, Brandy Station, VA 22714
       Phone: 540-727-7718 or email graffitihouse@brandystationfoundation.com

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*   PLEDGE FORM  *
(Print and mail)
 ______  Yes, I want to help restore the Graffiti House.  My tax deductible donation is enclosed.
(If paying by check, please note “Graffiti House Restoration” in the memo line.)


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