Staff
Jenny Waters
Museum Manager
Jenny started as Lee-Fendall's Collections Management Intern in the summer of 2022. During her internship, Jenny was involved in researching and accessioning new objects into the collection, and cataloging many pieces into the museum’s collections database. Jenny went on to become the museum’s Collections Assistant where her main responsibilities were continuing the work in cataloging objects as well as co-curating the temporary exhibit “From Trash to Treasure: Uncovering the Downhams.” In addition, Jenny organized the donation of 39 objects from the Stansfield family, who had previously loaned pieces to the collection in the late 1980s.
As Museum Manager, Jenny continues to wear many hats. In addition to continuing her research and interpretation of the women's history of the house, Jenny is the organizer of Lee-Fendall's annual Spring fundraiser, Wine & Art Night. Jenny is the creator of the museum's World War II walking tour of Alexandria. She plans to continue her research in the history of the secret military intelligence facility, P.O. Box 1142.
Before Lee-Fendall, Jenny graduated with a degree from Bucknell University. In addition to the coursework, she was a lab assistant in the Classics department’s ancient glass lab. Her interest in studying historical objects was sparked as she sifted through bags of glass from the ancient city of Gordion, Turkey. Jenny recently completed the highly-regarded Graduate Certificate in Collections Management and Care from George Washington University’s Corcoran School of the Arts & Design in 2024.
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