Our photo of the day today is an image of four men posing in front of the Loudoun County Courthouse in historic Leesburg. From the Library of Congress digital collections, the estimated date of the photo is 1920. I like this photo as it shows the historic courthouse building in the background that still stands near the intersections of Market and King streets in...
This spring, the owners of Virginia’s finest private homes and gardens will open their doors and garden gates for the 77th Annual Historic Garden Week in Virginia. Known as “America’s largest open house,” Virginia Garden Week is the oldest and largest statewide program of its kind in the nation. Presented by the Garden Club of Virginia, it showcases fine Virginia homes and gardens in...
Calling all bloggers! The next meet up of “Bloggers for Good,” a group of local and regional bloggers and social media enthusiasts, will be on Wednesday, March 10 at Buffalo Wild Wings in Dulles near Wegman’s from 5-7pm. This month’s event will benefit the Loudoun Museum, a great local resource that has suffered lately due to a series of challenges including structural issues. They will...
There is nothing better than hopping into the car with the sun shining on your face and the wind combing your hair and taking a scenic drive through Loudoun County, VA. The Loudoun County CVA has put together three, day itineraries to help you get the full Loudoun experience. Uniquely Loudoun (3-day) Day 1 – Loudoun’s Suburban Experiences Begin the day with a visit...
I love this time of year! The weather is perfect, the decorations surround us, the smell of fresh baked goods, crisp wine and our annual events in Loudoun County, Virginia. Loudoun County, VA celebrates the holidays with great annual events. Two of my favorites: Christmas at Oatlands This year’s Christmas celebration at Oatlands will focus on the tradition of weddings at the mansion. During...
My favorite time of the year is drawing near and I can’t seem to catch my breath and take it all in. Christmas is close and that means Loudoun will open the doors to fun filled events and festivals! Christmas at Oatlands Mon, Nov 23, 2009 – Wed, Dec 30, 2009 This Annual Event in Loudoun County will fill your body with Christmas cheer...