Virginia Tech’s Reynolds Homestead has developed a strategic planning committee and will begin collecting community input for its operational plans in mid-January. The committee consists of Reynolds Homestead staff, advisory board members, and representatives from local and regional businesses and arts and service organizations and Virginia Tech.
The Reynolds Homestead, once known as Rock Spring Plantation, has served as a community engagement center and historical site as part of Virginia Tech’s Outreach and International Affairs since 1970 when Nancy Susan Reynolds deeded the historic home and more than 700 acres of land to the university.
The strategic planning committee is charged with focusing on the next decade of operations and will engage in planning throughout 2026. The process will result in written plans for the next one, three, five, and 10 years at the center.
“As our team plans for the future, we are eager to engage deeply with community members, learning about their favorite events and programs from the past and embracing new and innovative ways to better serve our region in the coming decade,” said Sarah Wray, community engagement, partnership, and program manager for the Reynolds Homestead.
Input from patrons, residents, and the public will be collected through online surveys, community listening sessions, focus groups, and personal interviews. The discovery phase is expected to close in early spring.
“Community input is vital to the planning process, and everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts and ideas for the future of the Reynolds Homestead,” said Julie Walters Steele, director of Reynolds Homestead.
Visit the Reynolds Homestead website to be added to the email list and to find links to online surveys when available.
