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Congratulations to Michael J. O’Connor, recipient of the George C. Marshall Award
On the evening of May 15, the Leesburg Town Council and the Leesburg Economic Development Commission held the 11th Annual Business Appreciation Awards and Reception. Among the distinguished winners, one stood out. The winner of the George C. Marshall award, … Continue reading
Preservation of Civil War Battlefields in the neighborhood…
Last week, several Oatlands staffers attended a wonderful celebration of a public/private partnership that will ensure the perservation of the Middleburg Battlefield. The 5 acre Mount Defiance site saw one of the key calvary battles in the lead up to Gettysburg. … Continue reading
Some photos from our lovely Jazz & Juleps event, May 6
Thank you to all our wonderful guests, who made the party sparkle. Your generousity enables Oatlands to thrive.
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A Star-Spangled Afternoon
On March 11 Oatlands hosted a Mosby Heritage Area Association – Home event about the Star Spangled Banner. Author and historian Mark Leepson gave a fascinating talk about the history of the U.S. flag. He told the story of local … Continue reading
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Field of Dreams
This coming Sunday, Oatlands will be transported back in time to the 1860s as Loudoun Preservation Society hosts 19th Century Base Ball Day in our fields. Three teams from the Mid-Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League will play three games during … Continue reading
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Unexplained activity at Oatlands–hauntings or just weird old building noises?
Oatlands has had unexplained activity for years…doors that close and lock on their own, items that move around the rooms, strange vibrations, and noises. Paranormal researchers have made several overnight stays in the house with recording equipment to track the … Continue reading
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Easements around Oatlands preserve history and conserve the environment…
A few days ago Sandy Lerner of Ayrshire Farm in Upperville announced that she has placed Mountain Gap Farm under protective conservation easement. Ms. Lerner purchased the 350 acre farm in 2008 to save it from sub-division development. Mountain Gap Farm joins Oatlands’ … Continue reading
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Summer Garden Wine Tasting was great fun!
All enjoyed our Summer Garden Wine Tasting last night! In spite of the hot weather, Mary Watson-DeLauder gave an energetic and engaging seminar about how the taste of herbs and seasonings in food impacts the taste of wine. She demonstrated … Continue reading
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Great Art Show, Great Food and Great Wine!
What a great art show here at Oatlands this year! The show opens to the general public today, and we had our Preview Party last night for Oatlands members, as well as the artists and their fans and families! Joan … Continue reading
Oatlands 12th Annual Art Show starts this Friday
The 12th Annual Four Seasons of Oatlands Art Show and Sale starts this Friday, July 2. I just came back from the Carriage House, where Oatlands staff are preparing the art to be hung. What I’ve seen so far is … Continue reading
