Now bypassed by Route 50, the bridge was built in 1802 as part of Ashby’s Gap Turnpike. It is one of the last four arch stone bridges in Virginia, and was the scene of a cavalry and artillery duel on June 21, 1863. Civil War interpretation is available at the site.

The Heritage Farm Museum is Loudoun County’s museum of agriculture. We preserve, promote and bring to life Loudoun’s rich agricultural heritage and the history of rural life. Owned by [...]

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 [...]

The museum preserves and promotes the history and heritage of the Town of Lovettsville and its surrounding area. We offer a number of displays of historical items and provide information regarding Lovettsville’s past and present families, homes, buildings, business, and organizations.
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The Mosby Heritage Area is located about one hour west of Washington, D.C., bound by the Bull Run Mountains to the east, the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, the Potomac River to the north and the Rappahannock River to the south.
The area is named for the famed Confederate Cavalry officer John S. Mosby whose [...]

Mt Zion Church is a crossroads of history, where visitors can roam pre-American Indian trails, a thoroughfare of early American commerce and transportation, a landmark of the American Civil War and appreciate an exellent example of a rural antebellum church.
The Mount Zion Old School Baptist Church is located near Aldie and Gilbert’s Corner on Route [...]

A stately mansion, beautiful rolling farmland, exquisite gardens, a repository of more than 200 years of American history and culture – all of these can be found at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens near Leesburg, Virginia.
Established in the early 19th century by George Carter, Oatlands was a thriving wheat plantation and base for numerous business [...]

Thomas Balch Library is a history and genealogy library owned and operated by the Town of Leesburg.  Collections focus on Loudoun County, regional and Virginia history, genealogy, military history with special emphasis on the American Civil War, and ethnic history. It is designated as an Underground Railroad research site.
The library was established and dedicated May [...]

In operation since 1786, White’s Ferry is the last working ferry on the Potomac River. A widely used means of crossing the river (and a shortcut) between Maryland and Virginia since its inception. Today, commuters use the ferry daily, where 24 vehicles can be transported at a time. Located off Rt. 15, just north of [...]

Confederate soldiers spent the winter of 1861-62 in camp at Morven Park following the nearby Battle at Ball’s Bluff the previous October. This living history program at recreated log hut includes musket firing demonstrations, cooking over an open fire, and military drilling; Leesburg civilians and Confederate soldiers will be on hand to greet you.
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