David Abruzzi is a veteran, architect, and historian in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle. In 2022 he established Cacapon Preservation Solutions with the vision of protecting and preserving WV’s historical places for the benefit of current and future generations. In fulfilling that vision, David consults with and assists WV property owners, municipalities, residents, and concerned citizens who want to protect and preserve historic structures navigate the historic preservation process. In one year he successfully nominated four buildings in Paw Paw to the National Register of Historic Places, and in September 2025 he also had two historic bridges in Morgan County listed. David is investing in preserving local history with his purchase of Paw Paw’s historic 1876 St Charles Catholic Mission Church. He is using historic tax credits to offset the costs of a second act for the building. In 2025 the state of WV recognized David as a WV History Hero for his ongoing work in Paw Paw.
Community Engagement
- Board Member of Preservation Alliance of WV, elected to represent WV District 2, (Current)
- WV Certified Destination Specialist, (Current)
- Community Market Inc. Magnolia Market volunteer at Paw Paw’s Farmers Market (Current)
- Town of Paw Paw government representative to Executive Board of Travel Berkeley Springs (Morgan County’s CVB), (Current)
- Town of Paw Paw government representative to the C&O CanalTowns Partnership, (Current)
- Morgan County Historical & Genealogical Society, (Current)
- WV Master Gardener, Morgan County, (2014-Present)
- WV Adopt-A-Highway Program, two 2-mile sections, (Current)
- Historic Landmarks Commission, Town of Bath. President (Jan ’19-Jun ’21), Vice President (Jan ‘17-Dec ’18)