Last week, Middleton Place Foundation welcomed Dana Hand Evans as the organization’s new President & CEO. Dana Hand Evans, recognized for her visionary leadership, previously served as the Executive Director and CEO of the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. She has extensive experience in historic preservation, public history, and museum management. Evans is joining Middleton Place at a notable time in its history, as the Foundation is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Middleton Place has a long-standing commitment to inspiring positive change through an understanding of American history.

“It is an honor to serve Middleton Place Foundation as its new President and CEO,” said Evans. “I look forward to working with its talented staff and dedicated Board to build on past successes and forge new ones in the future. I am especially excited to join Middleton Place at such a pivotal time as it celebrates its 50th Anniversary and strategically looks to the future.”