Together we can Save Mountain View, Roanoke's historic Fishburn Mansion.
Help Protect Historic Mountain View and its Legacy
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
The purpose of the Foundation is to secure funding for the restoration and maintenance of Mountain View, Roanoke's historic Fishburn Mansion through sponsored fundraising activities; to promote awareness and advocacy of Mountain View; to provide visionary leadership in the overall coordination of restoration and preservation of Mountain View; and to preserve the legacy and heritage of the Junius B. Fishburn family.
Our Team
Our Mission
Our Mission
Friends of Mountain View consists of an all-volunteer dedicated Board of Directors who, in partnership with the City of Roanoke, work to achieve the mission of the Foundation.
Our History
Friends of Mountain View, Inc. was formed to receive gifts, grants, and contributions for the purpose of restoring and maintaining Mountain View in partnership with the City of Roanoke and Roanoke's Parks and Recreation Department .
3rd Annual Wickets & Wine - register today
Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Historic Mountain View mansion 714 13th Street, SW Roanoke, VA 24016 beginning at 11am and ending at 3pm.
Hosted by Friends of Mountain View, Inc., Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation, Inc., and Roanoke City Parks & Recreation, this annual fundraising event creates an opportunity for you to dress in your croquet white linen shirts, pants, and dresses – with matching hats of course – to sip wine and sparkling while having a “mahvelous” time playing croquet on the lawns of Roanoke’s Historic Mountain View mansion, viewing vintage automobiles, touring the mansion, and more.
As wickets dot the freshly mowed lawn of this historic estate, participants will be provided a boxed picnic lunch, while on the mansion’s immense front porch, a selection of adult beverages and water will be available as this venue kicks off the lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer.
The ticket price of $50 includes a boxed lunch, unlimited popcorn, croquet on the lawn and other lawn games, a guided tour of the first and second floor of the mansion, entry into a drawing for several door prizes, and more. You could even win a prize for best dressed! In addition, a cash/card bar will be available for adult beverages.
Register TODAY at
Event Sponsors
A Shout Out and Thank You to Our Event Sponsors:
We graciously thank our event sponsors for without their support this event would not be possible!
Colony House Motor Lodge
Nelson & Brenda Greene
Building Specialists
Hill Studio
Gentry Locke Attorneys
Spectrum Design, P.C.
Alleghany Partners
Cary Street Partners
Davidsons
MKB Realtors
D. David Parr, Esq.
We graciously thank our event sponsors for without their support this event would not be possible! This year, there are three (3) levels of sponsorships: Event Sponsor--$1500; Court Sponsor--$750; and Friend Sponsor --$350. Your company logo will be included on all digital marketing materials (including Roanoke Parks and Recreation, Friends of Mountain View and Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation websites, newsletters, emails, and social media posts) and is sized according to sponsorship level. Other sponsorship perks are also provided!
For additional information about the event or on sponsorship opportunities, contact Alison Blanton at alisonsblanton@gmail.com