Category Archives: Staff Happenings

Oatlands Ginkgo Cam – 22 October 2012

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Oatlands Ginkgo Cam – 22 October 2012

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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

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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

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A little too spooky–the spirits come out to play in this photo

The photo below was taken by Brian Skapura, a guest on this Monday’s 8pm Paranormal Tour at Oatlands. There are two real people in this photo, The woman in the center and the man walking away.  The other images are … Continue reading

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Ginkgo still green on day 17, and what a spectacular sunrise!

The world lit up slowly this morning, with the tops of the trees rimmed in golden light.  What a lovely way to start the day!  Enjoy a particularly luminous Ginkgo photo from a different angle, as well as a sunrise … Continue reading

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Oatlands featured on “Get Lost in Loudoun” video series

After watching this, I’m a little creeped out!  Oatlands is thrilled (and a little chilled) to be featured, but we want you to know that paranormal activity is only one aspect of this many faceted property. Enjoy!

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Historic Preservation lends quality of life to communities and is an economic driver

Oatlands is a 501(c)3.  It is highly dependent on the generosity of donors for its existence.  We solicit donations all the time, not because we enjoy begging, but because we love history and we believe in the work of historic preservation.  … Continue reading

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Journey Through Hallowed Ground Conference–Inspirational!

Today I had the honor of attending the Journey Through Hallowed Ground Annual Conference in Manassas, Virginia.  What an inspiring day!  The highlight was the vodcasts produced by Stonewall Middle School 6th graders as part of the Of the Student, … Continue reading

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Book Recommendation–The First Emancipator

Since we began this blog, our most asked questions have been about slave history at Oatlands.  I’ve just finished reading The First Emancipator by Andrew Levy and I have to recommend this book wholeheartedly.  This is the story of Robert Carter … Continue reading

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