Beverly C. Foster is a distinguished preservationist, historian, author and community leader rooted deeply in the heritage of Walker County, Georgia. As a native and owner of ancestral property that has been in her family for nearly a century, she has dedicated her life to preserving and sharing the African American history of northwest Georgia. Beverly is the founder and president of the Walker County African American Historical & Alumni Association, Inc. (WCAAHAA), an organization devoted to educating the public on African American history, advocating for the preservation of historical sites, and providing scholarships for local students. Her contributions extend to the establishment of the Walker County African American Museum and Multicultural Center, a space dedicated to showcasing African American history and the diverse cultural heritage of the region.

Beverly’s work in historic preservation includes securing the placement of key historical sites on both state and national registers. She was instrumental in designating the Chickamauga Masonic Lodge Hall #221 as the first Masonic lodge in northwest Georgia to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Additionally, she has been a driving force behind the preservation of the North Georgia Baptist Industrial Institute marker, the county's first freestanding school for African Americans. Her preservation efforts continue with the Marsh-Warthen-Clements House, where she not only documented the African American and Cherokee history of the house but also established the servants’ quarters as a permanent exhibition honoring the lives and stories of those who lived and worked there.

As an educator, Beverly has taught at the college level and engages the community through numerous lectures, seminars, and television. She hosts Beverly’s Historical Moments, a local television show that brings to light the often-overlooked African American history of Walker County and the broader Appalachian counties of northwest Georgia. Her expertise as a genealogist, researcher, and author of multiple historical publications, including her book Appalachian African Americans, Northwest Georgia, Walker County, has made her a respected voice in the community and beyond. Through her writing and speaking, she provides a platform for discussions on topics like African American genealogy, the Civil War, and African American contributions to the region's history.

In addition to her preservation work, Beverly has been a tireless advocate for racial justice. From 2018 to 2021, she served as chairperson and lead historian for the Walker County Peace, Love, Justice, Remembrance, and Reconciliation Coalition, which brought the county's first Equal Justice Initiative Community Remembrance Project to fruition. This project, which included a memorial road marker, a soil collection, and scholarship opportunities, has been a profound part of the reconciliation efforts in a county shaped by Confederate and antebellum history. Beverly's ability to bring together individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in support of these initiatives reflects her commitment to inclusivity and healing within the community.