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 63 min
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...
Caroline O’Connell
Mar 105 min
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...
Loudoun Museum
Jan 11, 20232 min
LOUDOUN MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTOR
Leesburg, Va — The Loudoun Museum announced today that the Board of Trustees has appointed Carrie Christoffersen as its executive...
lwysong
Sep 23, 20225 min
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...
Paige Armstrong
Jun 23, 20226 min
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...
lwysong
Jun 19, 20221 min
"Loudoun County Exhibit Honors Black Soldiers of the US Civil War"
Read the WTOP article here.
lwysong
Jun 1, 20221 min
"Loudoun Museum Exhibit Showcases Members of U.S. Colored Troops During Civil War"
Read the Get Out Loudoun article here.
lwysong
Apr 1, 20221 min
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...
lwysong
Jan 13, 20221 min
"Two Loudoun Artifacts Make Endangered List"
To view the Loudoun Now article, click here.
Paige Armstrong
Dec 18, 20216 min
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...
lwysong
Nov 10, 20215 min
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...
Paige Armstrong
Oct 26, 20215 min
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...
Loudoun Museum
Sep 24, 20214 min
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...
lwysong
Sep 2, 20211 min
"Walking History Podcast: Leesburg, VA"
Read the Visit Loudoun article and listen to the podcast here.
Paige Armstrong
Aug 12, 20216 min
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...
Loudoun Museum
Jun 19, 20219 min
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...
Paige Armstrong
Mar 5, 20214 min
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,...
aekholm1
Aug 14, 20205 min
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...
aekholm1
Jun 26, 20204 min
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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