THE LAFFERTY FOUNDATION

In an effort to insure that Elsing Green remains a working 18^th century plantation never to be subjected to development and commercialism, the Laffertys created the Lafferty Foundation, a tax exempt organization, that was incorporated on August 6, 1982.  Elsing Green  is now owned by the Lafferty  Foundation after  being passed to the Foundation upon Mr. Lafferty’s death.  The Lafferty Foundation will continue the family pursuits to continue the operation of the farm as a working  plantation and to maintain  and preserve the grounds and various houses of Elsing Green as an historic and cultural  landmark, as well as a wildlife refuge.

 Elsing Green is not for crowds of people , but rather “a quiet and beautiful place, a wonderful gift from our forefathers to be enjoyed by quiet and thoughtful  people seeking a change from life as it is today”..  To people in pursuit of such a place Elsing Green is always open.

 The mansion house is open to the public on Sunday afternoons from May 1 to October 31 during the hours of 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M..  The mansion house and the grounds are open for viewing at other times (except Sundays) by appointment. 

From Richmond: (approx. 35 miles )

 Take 360 East  to Manquin Virginia.  At Manquin, take route 618  to the right  approximately 1\2  mile to a substation.  Turn right on route 618 again just past the substation. It is 5.9 miles to an abandoned church on left side of road.  Turn right on route 629.  (across from the church)  It is 5.5 miles from the church to Elsing Green  which is on the right.

 From Williamsburg:  (Approx. 50 miles)

 Drive Interstate 64 West to West Point exit.  From West Point turn left on route 30.  It is 10.5 miles to Jack Upshaw’s Crossroads Service station. Turn left on route 626 at the  station.  Go 2.5 miles to a  stop sign at a T in the road on route 626.   Turn left on route 633. It is  6|10 of a mile to Lanesville, Virginia.  Turn right on 632 at Lanesville. It is approximately  3.8 miles to Elsing Green which  is on the left.

The Lafferty Foundation

Elsing Green

King William, Virginia, 23086

804-769-3416