Aldie Mill
39401 John Mosby
Highway
Aldie, VA 20105
703.327.9777
|
Open Late April to early
December Sat 12-5pm, Sun
1-5pm
Aldie Mill is Virginia’s
only grist mill that is
powered by twin
waterwheels. Built
between 1807 and 1809,
Aldie Mill has provided
mill ground for over 150
years to markets along
the East Coast, and was
once the miller for
President James Monroe
while he lived at nearby
Oak Hill. During the
Civil War, Aldie Mill
provided grains to the
soldiers and their
horses, and their wheat
bins served as a hideout
for Union soldiers
trying to escape
Confederate John
Singleton Mosby. |
Ball's Bluff
Battlefield Regional
Park
Ball's Bluff Rd.
Leesburg, VA 20176
703.737.7800 |
Ball’s Bluff Battlefield
Park preserves the site
of the Battle of Ball’s
Bluff which took place
in 1861 and was the
largest battle to take
place in Loudoun County
during the Civil War.
During this Virginia
Civil War Battle the
Union forces fell to the
Confederates along the
banks of the Potomac
River. After the war was
over it was this battle
that spurred the first
congressional
investigation into war
in our nation’s history.
Hike the mile loop
hiking trail and explore
the national cemetery
located here. The
cemetery is one of the
smallest in the country
and only contains 54
Union soldiers burial
spots, only 1 of which
is named. The park is
open daily from dawn
until dusk. |
Claude Moore
Park/Lanesville Heritage
Area
21544 Old
Vestal's Gap Rd.
Sterling, VA 20164
571.258.3700 |
The Lanesville Heritage
Area is a great place to
take a self-guided tour.
Here you can learn about
the American Indians
that lived in Shenandoah Valley and the
historical period in
which George Washington
lived. Browse the
Visitor Center Discover
Room and learn about the
National Register, the
Civil War historical
locations, and
the people of Shenandoah Valley. You can also spend time
exploring the Virginia
Birding & Wildlife Trail
found here. In addition
to the self guided tour
markers, visitors can
hike, fish, and picnic
and take pictures of the
Civil War Signal Station
which is located at the
park. |
George C. Marshall
International Center at
Dodona Manor
217 Edwards Ferry
Rd
Leesburg, VA 20176
703.777.1880 |
Sat 10am–5pm and Sun
1–5pm. Parking behind
the home, at The Shops
at Dodona Manor.
Tour the restored former
home of General George
C. Marshall, located at
Dodona Manor. Marshall
was named as the
Architect of the Allied
Victory in WWII, served
as Special Ambassador to
China, Secretary of
State, Secretary of
Defense, and was once a
Nobel Peace Laureate.
Ninety perfect of the
furnishings and
memorabilia are
original, preserving
Marshall’s period of
residency here from 1941
to 1959. |
Goose Creek Bridge
Route 50
Atoka, VA 20117
703.771.2170 |
This historic bridge was
constructed in 1802 as
part of the Ashby’s Gap
Turnpike and is one of
the last four arch stone
bridges left in
Virginia. Today it is
the site of several
Civil War
interpretations and
reenactments and is a
great place to enjoy
taking pictures on Route
50. |
Historic Morven Park
17263 Southern
Planter Ln.
Leesburg, VA 20176
703.777.2414 |
April to November, Fri to Mon
11am–4pm, and by
advanced appointment.
Historic Morven Park is
a 1,000 acre estate that
used to be the home of
World War I era Virginia
Governor Westmoreland
Davis. Tours highlight
the Confederate camps
that were located here,
as well as Davis’
significance during WWI.
In addition to learning
about history, you can
tour the 19th century Winmill Carriage
Collection of horse
drawn carriages, and
delight spending time in
Marguerite Davis’
boxwood gardens. This
beautiful historic
mansion is also the home
of the Museum of Hounds
& Hunting and is
currently closed for
extensive restoration.
For a guided tour of the
home stop by the Coach
House Visitors Center. |
Loudoun Heritage Farm
Museum
1668 Heritage Farm Lane
Sterling, VA 20164
571.258.3800 |
Tue to Sat, 10am to 5pm,
Sun 12 to 5pm; Closed
Thanksgiving & Christmas
The Loudoun Heritage
Farm Museum celebrates
over 300 years of
Virginia farming history
through exhibits and
hands on activities.
With a nice children’s
play area, and several
permanent exhibits, the
museum is a great place
to explore and shop.
The gift shop sells
handmade items,
historical collectibles
and locally made arts
and crafts produced by
Virginia’s farmers. |
Loudoun Museum
16 Loudoun St.,
SW
Leesburg, VA 20175
703.777.7427 |
Mon, Wed to Sat, 10am to
5pm, Sun 1 to 5pm, and
Tue by appointment for
groups.
The Loudoun Museum plays
an integral role in
preserving our county’s
cultural history through
exhibits and a restored
1820’s children’s
learning room. Here
children of all ages can
browse through the
Children’s Colonial
Garden and tour the
restored 1767 log cabin. |
Mosby Heritage Area
Caleb Rector
House
Atoka, VA
540.687.6681 |
Office open Mon to Fri
9am to 4pm
The Mosby Heritage Area
spans across five
counties and is a
beautiful scenic
wilderness area named
for Confederate Colonel
John Singleton Mosby who
fought against the Union
forces in the region.
Filled with Civil War
markers, the Mosby
Heritage area passes
through Loudoun County
and is a great place to
hike and tour for its
scenic landscapes. At
various times during the
year several
interpretive programs
take place here as well. |
Oatlands Plantation
20850 Oatlands
Plantation Ln.
Leesburg, VA 20175
703.777.3174 |
Open April to December; Mon to
Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 1
to 5pm.
Oatlands Plantation is a
National Trust Site that
was built in 1804 and
features a beautiful
Greek Revival mansion
and one of the oldest
restored greenhouses in
the country. Surrounded
by a magnificent four
acre English terraced
garden, Oatlands
Plantation offers tours
of the mansion, grounds
and gardens. Offering a
unique gift shop,
Oatlands Plantation is a
great site for an
elegant weddings, social
gatherings, special
events, and corporate
meetings. |
White's Ferry
24801 White's
Ferry Rd.
Dickerson, MD 20842
301.349.5200 |
Ferry runs daily, 5am to
11pm
White’s Ferry is the
last working ferry that
runs on the Potomac
River. Operating since
1786, this ferry has
been widely used since
it began running and is
a great shortcut between
Maryland and Virginia.
Commuters commonly use
the ferry today and 24
vehicles can be
transported at a time.
Located off Route 15
just north of Leesburg. |
