Editor, Gazette-Journal:

On behalf of the Fairfield Foundation Board of Directors, we would like to thank the community for their support and sponsorships that led to another successful fundraising event. This year’s Historic House Party took place on Saturday, June 23, at Fairfield Plantation in White Marsh.

More than 100 attendees toured the 17th-century Fairfield manor house ruins, which have been slowly excavated during the past 18 years. We were also excited to share with attendees that due to a generous donation from the late Stacy B. Lloyd, founding board member and property owner, the Fairfield Foundation now owns the 223.5-acre Fairfield property.

Party guests enjoyed wonderful food prepared by Shelly Williams and were entertained with live old time music. This event allowed us to share with guests highlights of our recent archaeological outreach projects, progress on the 3D printed model of the Fairfield manor house, and our plans for protecting and preserving the ru...