Loudoun Museum Now Open
After months of extensive repairs to its buildings at 16 Loudoun Street in Leesburg, the Loudoun Museum will open once again to the public in time for the town's First Friday Gallery Walk on July 2.
An extensive new exhibit titled "The Lure of Loudoun: Virginia's Emerald County" will be on display, highlighting the agricultural landscape and lifestyle that has characterized the county from its inception. "Lure" also takes a look at how that lifestyle remains vibrant even as residents have had to adapt to the challenges brought by social reforms and technological developments.
The exhibit showcases period clothing, photographs and post cards, as well as a variety of artifacts, including war-time uniforms and helmets, tools and implements, needlework, quilts and coverlets, the Caleb Bentley tall case clock, a pump organ, locally made cabinets and chairs, silver and porcelain tea service pieces and household items such as a spinning wheel and a butter churn. Visitors will learn about the impact of the Civil War in Loudoun County, the history of office machines and Ashburn's rapid growth from small town to suburb.
Any children in tow will be mesmerized by the museum's Children's Discovery Room, a special hands-on space just made for the curious explorer. The room and its resources illustrate "John Jay Janney's Virginia," an autobiographical account of Janney's boyhood in Loudoun in the 1820s. In a small replica of a Quaker house and kitchen, with hearth, there are reproduction tools and toys, period costumes for children to wear,and a play area.
Tours of the renovated space begin at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public.
For further information, call 703-777-7427 or e-mail bfriedmann@loudounmuseum.org.
"Gift with Glass" Benefit for Loudoun Museum
SGO Designer Glass, http://www.sgoglassloudoun.com/, will contribute a percentage of your glass purchase in support of the Loudoun Museum. To find out more about the products and the percentage available please click here for a certificate or call Suzanne Stipek at 703-864-5174.
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History Comes to Life at the
Loudoun Museum
When was the last time you visited a museum that made history fun? And really interesting? And had a special place for kids?
That’s what the Loudoun Museum is all about. Loudoun is growing and changing so fast (we’re one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States!) that it’s easy to lose sight of its rich history and character. That’s our job—to bring Loudoun’s history to life, right before your eyes.
Where and When
The Museum is located in two 19th century buildings at the corner of Loudoun and Wirt Streets in historic downtown Leesburg. Convenient parking is along the streets and in the public parking garage adjacent to the Museum.
Museum Hours:
Monday, Wednesday - Saturday:
10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 - 5 pm
Tuesday: Open for tours and groups only; advance reservations required.
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A Great Gift Idea!
The Lure of Loudoun:
Centuries of Change in Virginia's Emerald County
The Richly Illustrated Volume of the History of Loudoun County
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History So Alluring... its Got to Be Loudoun!
The Lure of Loudoun: Centuries of Change in Virginia's Emerald County is a must read for every Loudoun resident, whether they're students of history or not. Loudoun comes alive in the Lure of Loudoun, with more than 300 color and black and white images of Loudoun's beautiful landscapes, fascinating people and historic documents.
For more information or to purchase a copy, click here or call the museum at 703-777-7427. |
Loudoun Museum
16 Loudoun Street Leesburg, Virginia 20175
Hours: Monday, Wednesday - Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, 1 - 5 pm. Tuesday: Open for tours and groups only; advance reservations required.
Click Here for a Printable Map, Hours of Operation, Fees, and Parking Information.
For general information about the Loudoun Museum,
please contact administrator@loudounmuseum.org or call 703.777.7427.
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Website updates by John Detrich.
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