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Welcome to the Loudoun Museum

As we strive to fulfill our role as the official repository for Loudoun’s history, our mission is to navigate Loudoun County's evolving future, conserve Loudoun's diverse and complete history, interpret authentically, and disseminate knowledge of Loudoun’s culture, history, and natural treasures.

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Upcoming Events and Activities
  • Christmas at Selma 2024
    Christmas at Selma 2024
    Sun, Dec 15
    16119 Garriland Dr
    Dec 15, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    16119 Garriland Dr, 16119 Garriland Dr, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
    Dec 15, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    16119 Garriland Dr, 16119 Garriland Dr, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
    A special holiday treat! Christmas at Selma Mansion to benefit the Loudoun Museum
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Past Events and Activities
  • Nicholas Cresswell & Revolutionary Era Loudoun
    Nicholas Cresswell & Revolutionary Era Loudoun
    Thu, Nov 21
    Loudoun Museum
    Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Nov 21, 2024, 6:30 PM
    Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Join us as we meet Nicholas Cresswell, a young Englishman who traveled in America from 1774–1777. Two Loudoun public historians will set the stage and guide us through Cresswell’s commentary.
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  • Outlander: The Revolutionary War and Beyond
    Outlander: The Revolutionary War and Beyond
    Sun, Oct 27
    Loudoun Museum
    Oct 27, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Oct 27, 2024, 1:00 PM
    Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Calling all Sassenachs & Outmanders . . . Droughtlander is nearly over! And we're hosting an Outlander themed tea to celebrate.
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  • Hauntings  2024
    Hauntings  2024
    Oct. 17 - Oct. 19
    Loudoun Museum
    Oct. 17 - Oct. 19
    Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St. SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
    Oct. 17 - Oct. 19
    Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St. SW, Leesburg, VA 20175
    A historic walking tour of downtown Leesburg!
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  • Book Talk with Nancy Spannaus
    Book Talk with Nancy Spannaus
    Thu, Sep 26
    Loudoun Museum
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Loudoun Museum , 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Sep 26, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    Loudoun Museum , 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Spannaus will discuss her book, "Defeating Slavery: Hamilton’s American System Showed the Way" during this FREE public program.
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  • Conversations in History: Heroes of Brandywine
    Conversations in History: Heroes of Brandywine
    Thu, Sep 12
    Loudoun Museum
    Sep 12, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Loudoun Museum , 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Sep 12, 2024, 6:00 PM
    Loudoun Museum , 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Travis Shaw discusses Piedmont soldiers and their role in a climactic moment in the 1777 Philadelphia Campaign during this public program.
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  • Air & Space Day
    Air & Space Day
    Sun, Aug 25
    Leesburg Museum & Mervin Jackson Park
    Aug 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Leesburg Museum & Mervin Jackson Park, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Aug 25, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Leesburg Museum & Mervin Jackson Park, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Join us for a day of history, science, and fun!
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Current Exhibits
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View Our Extensive Collection Online!

Browse our collection of archives, photos, objects, and more…right from your computer!

Over 5,800 records are currently available online, as well as 4,100 image files related to those records.

These records tell the stories of the people, locations, and events of Loudoun County. Never before has Loudoun’s history been so accessible, and we invite you to take advantage of this amazing cultural resource. Search for specific topics, or browse the items. Images are available for purchase for private and commercial use upon request.

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16 Loudoun Street SW Leesburg, Virginia 20175

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