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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
  • 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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  • 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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  • Christmas at Selma 2024
    Christmas at Selma 2024
    Sun, Dec 08
    Selma Manor
    Dec 08, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Selma Manor, 16045 Frostleaf Ln, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
    Dec 08, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Selma Manor, 16045 Frostleaf Ln, 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
  • 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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  • A Taste For History: 2024 Loudoun Museum Fundraiser
    A Taste For History: 2024 Loudoun Museum Fundraiser
    Tue, Sep 17
    DC Prime
    Sep 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    DC Prime, 20120 Lakeview Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
    Sep 17, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    DC Prime, 20120 Lakeview Center Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA
    Join Us for food, wine and FUNdraising at D.C. Prime!
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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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  • Dance, Dance, & Revolution
    Dance, Dance, & Revolution
    Sun, Jul 14
    Leesburg
    Jul 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Leesburg, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Jul 14, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Leesburg, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Lafayette’s visit to America through dance!
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  • From Dairy Farms to Data Farms:  A Conversation with Buddy Rizer
    From Dairy Farms to Data Farms:  A Conversation with Buddy Rizer
    Thu, Jun 13
    Loudoun Museum
    Jun 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Jun 13, 2024, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Loudoun Museum, 16 Loudoun St SW, Leesburg, VA 20175, USA
    Join us for a conversation between Loudoun Museum Executive Director Carrie Christoffersen and Buddy Rizer, executive director at Loudoun County Economic Development about the history of data center development in Loudoun County. FREE public program.
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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!

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

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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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