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Caroline O’Connell
Jul 19, 202410 min read
From Loudoun to Montclair: One Woman’s Experience of the Great Migration
Note : This blog post examines one African American school teacher’s experience of the Great Migration during the first decades of the...
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Phoebe Wainwright
Jul 6, 20243 min read
Capstone Recap
With my high school graduation in a month, my school allowed my senior class the opportunity to participate in a capstone internship from...
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Caroline O’Connell
Mar 10, 20245 min read
A Glimpse Into Loudoun’s African American History: A Research Journey with Oral Histories
For some time now, the Loudoun Museum has been conducting research for an exhibit that would tell the story of African American business...
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Loudoun Museum
Jan 11, 20232 min read
LOUDOUN MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR
Leesburg, Va — The Loudoun Museum announced today that the Board of Trustees has appointed Carrie Christoffersen as its executive...
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lwysong
Sep 23, 20225 min read
Transcribed: the end of the Civil War in Loudoun County
There are a number of diaries, letters, and other firsthand accounts written by civilians during the Civil War. In the Loudoun Museum...
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Paige Armstrong
Jun 23, 20226 min read
Retro Recipes: Harlequin Cake
Living in the 21st century we tend to forget just how privileged we are when it comes to accessing certain foods—especially when it comes...
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lwysong
Jun 19, 20221 min read
"Loudoun County Exhibit Honors Black Soldiers of the US Civil War"
Read the WTOP article here.
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lwysong
Jun 1, 20221 min read
"Loudoun Museum Exhibit Showcases Members of U.S. Colored Troops During Civil War"
Read the Get Out Loudoun article here.
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lwysong
Apr 1, 20221 min read
Emerick Elementary School's "Important Virginians" Project
The past several months, fourth-graders at Emerick Elementary school have studied local history and worked hard to create biographical...
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lwysong
Jan 13, 20221 min read
"Two Loudoun Artifacts Make Endangered List"
To view the Loudoun Now article, click here.
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Paige Armstrong
Dec 18, 20216 min read
The Ancient Roots of Christmas Traditions
Winter is almost here, and even though retail stores have had Christmas decorations out since mid-October, those who celebrate Christmas...
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lwysong
Nov 10, 20215 min read
Preserving Loudoun's History: Caring for Historic Clothing and Textiles
In the process of inventorying the museum’s collections, we’ve sorted through many fascinating artifacts. Right now, we’re going through...
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Paige Armstrong
Oct 26, 20215 min read
Retro Recipes: "Fairy Wafers" (Tea Biscuits)
This blog is the third installment of our series, Retro Recipes. These blogs feature historic recipes that are researched, tested, and...
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Loudoun Museum
Sep 24, 20214 min read
The Bendann Brothers and Civil War Photography
This blogpost was researched and written by our Fall 2021 intern, Lauren Klebonis. Lauren is a sophomore at Arizona State University...
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lwysong
Sep 2, 20211 min read
"Walking History Podcast: Leesburg, VA"
Read the Visit Loudoun article and listen to the podcast here.
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Paige Armstrong
Aug 12, 20216 min read
Retro Recipes: "Sweet Raglets" (Funnel Cake)
This blog is the second installment of our series, Retro Recipes. These blogs feature historic recipes that are researched, tested, and...
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Loudoun Museum
Jun 19, 20219 min read
Juneteenth: Context and Connotation of Emancipation Day
This blog is an update from a two-part series from 2020 looking at Juneteenth. Loudoun Museum Vice Chair Omari Faulkner shares his...
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Paige Armstrong
Mar 5, 20214 min read
Retro Recipes: Macaroni & Cheese
This blog is the first installment of our new series, Retro Recipes. These blogs will feature historic recipes that are researched,...
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aekholm1
Aug 14, 20205 min read
Transcribed: A 1901 Quarantine Story (Part 3)
At the beginning of Virginia's COVID-19 quarantine in March, our blog has highlighted the story of Laura Stanton, an Ashburn resident who...
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aekholm1
Jun 26, 20204 min read
Educator Experiences: “Incomplete”
Our featured educator and guest blogger this week is Stefanie Krimsky, a fourth grade teacher at the Hillsboro Charter Academy.
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