Event Descriptions

Vintage Base Ball Day at Oatlands June 2 The Boys of Summer are coming back to Oatlands! June 2 Gates open at noon, Game time 1pm Entrance for this event is at Gap Road, just north of Oatlands' main entrance. See the Old Dominions vs. the Potomac Base Ball Club. Photo courtesy of Jim Hanna Concessions will be available, no pets or alcohol please. $20 per car, RV, van or motorcycle. $50 per bus. more...

Monarchs Rule! Oatlands is embarking on an exciting new initiative to provide nature and wellness programming and education to the public: Saturday, June 8th: Migrating Hope for the Monarch A gentle yoga session led by instructor Yvonne Parrotte and contemplative garden walk with master naturalist Cathy Norman, combined with a fascinating monarch talk by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s Nicole Hamilton Sunday, June 23rd: Oatlands’ Greenhouse Birthday Party and Butterfly Habitat Planting. Get involved with Oatlands’ Monarch Waystation by helping us plant 100 new milkweeds (butterfly plants), which monarch butterflies need to survive! July 21: Butterflies at Oatlands This two-hour program will be led by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy's President, Nicole Hamilton. Walk and talk on a butterfly trail through Oatlands’ garden and grounds. 9am Saturday, August 10th: Gathering of the Butterflies (Rain date August 17th) Everyone loves a parade! Oatlands and our local partners will be working together this summer to rear monarchs for release. more...

Oatlands Summer Camps return with week-long options! Fun of Historic Proportions! Looking for a different kind of summer camp? Come to Oatlands for fun of historic proportions. Click here for all the details. Art, Archaeology, Museum, Historic Doll, and Theater camps with many date options throughout the summer. Call Lori Kimball at 703 777 3174 x103 or lkimball@oatlands.org for more information.

Outdoor Children's Theatre at Oatlands June 15, 16, 22, 23 Join Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys as they battle the conniving Captain Hook and his pirates. These family-friendly outdoor theatre performances will feature original songs, swordfighting antics and lots of laughs. THIS SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS! Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy theatre in the picnic grove on the lawns at Oatlands. All performances are at 1pm. Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Children ages 2-12 more...

Full Moon Paranormal Tours June 21 7pm and 8pm An opportunity to visit Oatlands in the twilight, and tour the property from a supernatural perspective. A guide will discuss the stories of Oatlands' ghosts, as well as the findings of paranormal research teams. Tours are not appropriate for children under 8. Parents should use their discretion. $20 adult, $12 children 8-12. Call for reservations 703 777 3174. Check back for our next full moon Paranormal Tour, happening in August. Date will be announced at the beginning of the month.

June 29 at 7pm: Death is a Cabaret Murder Mystery Theater at Oatlands June 29 at 7pm in the Carriage House StageCoach Theatre Company presents Death is a Cabaret. Join us for a grand evening of music, mayhem and murder! This is a musical revue you'll be dying to see. Tap your feet and sing along to terrifying tunes of dastardly deeds, femme fatales and conniving criminals. Every song features a sly tilt, an ominous twist or just harkens back to our wicked, wicked ways. We promise a killer performance. Check it out! You may never leave... Wine and Cheese at Oatlands: $35 ticket includes cheese, show and tax. Wine sold separately. Advance reservations are required. Click here to reserve your tickets now!

Fifteenth Annual Four Seasons of Oatlands Art Show and Sale Begins July 1 The fifteenth annual Four Seasons of Oatlands Art Show and Sale will be displayed in Oatlands' historic Carriage House from July 1 through July 31. The show is free and open to the public, and Oatlands' Carriage House is air-conditioned for a pleasant and unique gallery experience. more...

October Paranormal Tours! Experience a different Oatlands--a really different Oatlands! Make your reservations now for our full moon and October Paranormal Tours! Space is limited to 20 people per tour. Our tour guides will share exciting ghost legends and personal tales of unexplained happenings on the property. The tour has been updated to include a more recent investigation and previously untold happenings in the mansion. Tours are not appropriate for children 8 and younger. Parents should use their discretion. $20 per adult and $5 per child 8-12. October tours will be held on October 18, 26-31 at 7pm and 8pm. Call for reservations at 703-777-3174 x 103 today! more...

Oatlands Annual Harvest Festival, October 20 from 1-5pm Come do a country dance, enjoy great music, explore the historic garden, learn about the rare circa 1821 brick bank barn, pick up a pumpkin, bid on a pie, and just enjoy the spectacular scenery of the season at Oatlands. The Harvest Festival promises to be an afternoon of wholesome fun for the whole family in a spectacularly beautiful setting! Acclaimed country band Southern Winds will entertain, and a caller will lead guests through lively country line-dancing. Civil War re-enactors, vintage farm implements and carriages on display, Oatlands grown pumpkins (additional fee), pumpkin decorating, tours of Oatlands’ historic mansion (additional fee), food and drink available for purchase, wineries and a brewery with tastings and wine by the glass available for purchase, a pie auction, and various goods and services vendors round out the afternoon. Tickets are $10 for individuals, or $20 for a family (two adults plus children under 16) on the day of the event. . more...

Spring Dog Walk at Oatlands, May 18! One day only, on May 18 between 9am and noon, dogs and their people are invited to a special walk at Oatlands. The walk will raise funds for the restoration of "Rusty", our beloved guardian of the garden, and other preservation and conservation projects at Oatlands. Participants have a choice of one of two walking courses: a walk in the historic core or; a field walk. This is an on-leash walk along a designated course. Entry fee for each dog and its people is $20 for one walk, or $30 for two. The first walk leaves at 9:15am (historic core walk), the second at 10am (historic core walk), third at 10:45am (field walk), and fourth at 11am (historic core walk). Check-in begins at 8:45am in front of the Carriage House. Dogs may bring as many people as they would like. Refreshments. Poo bags. Groups of 10-12 dogs will walk together, so our canine friends are advised to bring only humans who play well with others. The event will be held rain or shine. more...

Guided Garden Tours at Oatlands for Historic Garden Week Guided Garden Tours April 20-27 at 1pm and 3pm In honor of the Garden Club of Virginia's 80th Historic Garden Week, Oatlands will offer guided garden tours for the full week. $12 adults, $8 children 6-16 This year's Garden Club of Virginia sponsored tours in our area are in Waterford on April 22, and are presented by the Leesburg Garden Club and the Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club. Oatlands is a perfect addition to your Historic Garden Week tours, and is a ticket sales outlet for the tour in Waterford.

Oatlands Gala April 27 Oatlands Gala Honoring Mrs. Mimi Abel Smith April 27, 2013 7pm A wonderful evening of dining and dancing under an elegant tent on the front lawn of Oatlands' 1804 mansion. Silent and live auctions with one of a kind items and adventures. Black-tie. Tables of 10 available at $2000. Individual tickets available at $225. Corporate sponsorships available. Phone Trish McNeal at 703 777-3174

Oatlands Takes it Downtown! Visit Booth 616 on Cornwall St. at the Leesburg Flower and Garden Show April 20 and 21 10am-5pm Come get all the latest Oatlands information and pick up a great gift item! Oatlands' fabulous gift shop comes to downtown Leesburg for this special event.

Ancient Technology Expo April 20 Ancient Technology Expo April 20 10am-3pm in event field In partnership with the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation. Spear throwing-win a prize! Stone tool making, grain grinding, pottery making and try-it activities. Hands-on archaeological artifact exhibits. $10 adults, $5 for children under 16

Author Valerie Tripp comes to Oatlands April 6 Meet Author Valerie Tripp April 6 at 10am Fans of the American Girl Doll books will love to meet the author of the original series. Book signing after talk. One lucky winner will receive a Molly doll courtesy of American Girl! $20 per person includes talk, entry to win doll, and admission to Oatlands. Contact Lori Kimball at lkimball@oatlands.org to make your reservations today or call 703-777-3174.

2013 Tunes & Tours Free Event! Oatlands Opens for the 2013 Season on March 23 with Tunes & Tours from 1-4pm FREE Solo acoustic artist Kerry McCool provides the tunes, Oatlands wonderful guide staff provides the tours! This FREE event is Oatlands' annual celebration of Spring. Kerry treats us to new favorites and old throughout the afternoon, while Oatlands guides help guest explore history. This year's special guest is Confederate General D.H. Hill. Living Historian Doug Batson: General D.H. Hill, 1861-62 Confederate Commander in Leesburg. See www.dhhill.org Oatlands is grateful to our event sponsors, who will be on site all afternoon to talk with visitors about their products and services. Sponsors for this event include: -T. Elizabeth Renich, author of the Shadowcreek Chronicles set in Northern Virginia during the Civil War. Ms. Renich will be happy to sign her books, which she will have available for purchase. -Comfort Suites of Leesburg -Leesburg Garden Club, offering information about Historic Garden Week in Virginia -Quattro Goomba's Winery, offering tastings available for purchase Oatlands gift shop will be open, with new items for Spring! Come spend a wonderful Saturday afternoon at Oatlands. Update: Due to unforseen circumstances, our ice cream vendor will not be joining us today. We apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience.

Only Opportunity this Year! Tea in the Mansion with "Elizabeth Carter" March 22 at 2pm Enjoy a formal tea in Oatlands' 1804 Mansion. A historic interpreter offers a delightful presentation of Elizabeth Carter, mistress of Oatlands during the mid 1800s. This event will not be repeated this year, and reservations are strictly limited. $39.95+ tax per person. Advance, non-refundable payment required. Call Carolyn Casey at 703 777-3174.

Exit Stage Death: Dinner Theater March 15 and 16 SOLD OUT Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Oatlands, in partnership with StageCoach Theatre Company. Wine by the glass from Willowcroft Farm Vineyards. Dinner by Mama Lucci's in Leesburg This event is sold out!

Winter Talks at Oatlands--Treasures of Oatlands Art Talk and Tour on March 2 at 2pm Treasures of Oatlands Art Talk and Tour Oatlands has a wonderful art collection. If you have been on a regular Oatlands tour, you will have noticed many of the works of fine and decorative arts in the Mansion. This special tour focuses on the collection and presents a survey of American and European fine and decorative art in the process. Join expert guide Julie Goforth for this special afternoon. A presentation in the Carriage House will be followed by a special tour of the Mansion art work. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 children 6-16.

Winter Talks at Oatlands--The Enslaved Community of President James Monroe February 16 at 2pm The Enslaved Community of President James Monroe Local historians Wynne Saffer and Lori Hinterleiter Kimball will present their research on the enslaved community of President Monroe, focusing on his slave holdings in Loudoun County. President Monroe owned land and slaves in several locations in Virginia. In 1830 he was the largest slave owner in Loudoun County with 66 slaves. His estate at Oak Hill was just 3 miles south of Oatlands. This talk offers a glimpse into a different world. Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2 PM Oatlands Carriage House Free and open to the public.

Valentine Magic Show featuring DC's own Max Major Feb. 15 at 8pm February 15 at 8pm, Max Major (aka Josh Norris) returns to Oatlands for an entertaining evening of magic, mind-reading and romance. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass from Quattro Goomba's Winery. A dessert reception by Design Cuisine will follow the show to sweeten the sweet! Recommended for Adult Audiences Only. For more info about the show or Max please visit www.maxmajor.net $40 per person, reservations required. Get your tickets today!

Winter Talks at Oatlands- Kevin Dulany Grigsby on February 9 at 2pm Oatlands is proud to welcome Kevin Dulany Grigsby for another speaking engagement on his latest research and resulting book. Mr. Grigsby will discuss his new book From Loudoun to Glory – The Role of African-Americans from Loudoun County in the Civil War Mr. Grigsby is the author of Howardsville, The Journey of an African American Community in Loudoun County, Virginia. Mr. Grigsby has spoken at Oatlands in the past regarding his research into the Civil War and post-Civil War eras for the African-American community in Loudoun County. Mr. Grigsby's ancestors were among the enslaved at Oatlands. Both books will be available for purchase and signing. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2 PM Oatlands Carriage House Free and open to the public.

Pausing to remember the Emacipation Proclamation On the 150th anniversary of the announcement of Emancipation to the Citizens of Loudoun County, the Loudoun Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee will hold a special program on Saturday, January 5, at Oatlands. The program is free and will begin at 4 PM in the Carriage House. Part of the program will include outdoor walking. Oatlands is significant in this observance because it was the largest slave owning property in Loudoun County at the start of the Civil War. The 1860 census lists 128 enslaved African Americans at Oatlands. The commemoration will include a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Reverend Reginald A. Early, President of the Loudoun branch of the NAACP. Interpretations of contemporary events will be presented by local historians, such as Lincoln's signing of the document and Union General Milroy's distribution of the Proclamation in counties to Loudoun's west. Kevin Grigsby, Loudoun historian, author, and Oatlands slave descendant will offer his thoughts. Richard Moore, Oatlands gardener, will lead the group in the singing of a hymn. Guests will also have the chance to offer their thoughts on what the Emancipation Proclamation means to them.

Vintage Base Ball Day at Oatlands June 2

The Boys of Summer are coming back to Oatlands! June 2 Gates open at noon, Game time 1pm Entrance for this event is at Gap Road, just north of Oatlands' main entrance. See the Old Dominions vs. the Potomac Base Ball Club.

Photo courtesy of Jim Hanna

Concessions will be available, no pets or alcohol please.

$20 per car, RV, van or motorcycle. $50 per bus.

more...

Monarchs Rule!

Oatlands is embarking on an exciting new initiative to provide nature

and wellness programming and education to the public:

Saturday, June 8th: Migrating Hope for the Monarch

A gentle yoga session led by instructor Yvonne Parrotte and contemplative garden walk with master monarch butterfly feeding on milkweed

naturalist Cathy Norman, combined with a fascinating monarch talk by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy’s

Nicole Hamilton

Sunday, June 23rd: Oatlands’ Greenhouse Birthday Party and Butterfly Habitat Planting. Get involved

with Oatlands’ Monarch Waystation by helping us plant 100 new milkweeds (butterfly plants), which

monarch butterflies need to survive!

July 21: Butterflies at Oatlands

This two-hour program will be led by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy's President, Nicole Hamilton. Walk and talk on a butterfly trail through Oatlands’ garden and grounds. 9am

Saturday, August 10th: Gathering of the Butterflies (Rain date August 17th)

Everyone loves a parade! Oatlands and our local partners will be working together this summer to

rear monarchs for release.

more...

Oatlands Summer Camps return with week-long options!

Fun of Historic Proportions!

Looking for a different kind of summer camp? Come to Oatlands for fun of historic proportions. Click here for all the details. Art, Archaeology, Museum, Historic Doll, and Theater camps with many date options throughout the summer.

Call Lori Kimball at 703 777 3174 x103 or lkimball@oatlands.org for more information.

Outdoor Children's Theatre at Oatlands June 15, 16, 22, 23

Join Peter Pan, Wendy and the Lost Boys as they battle the conniving Captain Hook and his pirates. These family-friendly outdoor theatre performances will feature original songs, swordfighting antics and lots of laughs. THIS SHOW WILL TAKE PLACE OUTDOORS! Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs to enjoy theatre in the picnic grove on the lawns at Oatlands.

All performances are at 1pm.
Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Children ages 2-12

more...

Full Moon Paranormal Tours June 21 7pm and 8pm

An opportunity to visit Oatlands in the twilight, and tour the property from a supernatural perspective. A guide will discuss the stories of Oatlands' ghosts, as well as the findings of paranormal research teams.

Tours are not appropriate for children under 8. Parents should use their discretion.
$20 adult, $12 children 8-12. Call for reservations 703 777 3174.
Check back for our next full moon Paranormal Tour, happening in August. Date will be announced at the beginning of the month.

June 29 at 7pm: Death is a Cabaret

Murder Mystery Theater at Oatlands June 29 at 7pm in the Carriage House

StageCoach Theatre Company presents Death is a Cabaret.

Join us for a grand evening of music, mayhem and murder! This is a musical revue you'll be dying to see.
Tap your feet and sing along to terrifying tunes of dastardly deeds, femme fatales and conniving criminals. Every song features a sly tilt, an ominous twist or just harkens back to our wicked, wicked ways. We promise a killer performance. Check it out! You may never leave...

Wine and Cheese at Oatlands: $35 ticket includes cheese, show and tax. Wine sold separately. Advance reservations are required. Click here to reserve your tickets now!

Fifteenth Annual Four Seasons of Oatlands Art Show and Sale Begins July 1

The fifteenth annual Four Seasons of Oatlands Art Show and Sale will be displayed in Oatlands' historic Carriage House from July 1 through July 31. The show is free and open to the public, and Oatlands' Carriage House is air-conditioned for a pleasant and unique gallery experience.

more...

October Paranormal Tours!

Experience a diffe Oatlands Mansion

rent Oatlands--a really different Oatlands! Make your reservations now for our full moon and October Paranormal Tours! Space is limited to 20 people per tour. Our tour guides will share exciting ghost legends and personal tales of unexplained happenings on the property. The tour has been updated to include a more recent investigation and previously untold happenings in the mansion. Tours are not appropriate for children 8 and younger. Parents should use their discretion. $20 per adult and $5 per child 8-12. October tours will be held on October 18, 26-31 at 7pm and 8pm. Call for reservations at 703-777-3174 x 103 today!

more...

Oatlands Annual Harvest Festival, October 20 from 1-5pm

Come do a country dance, enjoy great music, explore the historic garden, learn about the rare circa 1821 brick bank barn, pick up a pumpkin, bid on a pie, and just enjoy the spectacular scenery of the season at Oatlands.

The Harvest Festival promises to be an afternoon of wholesome fun for the whole family in a spectacularly beautiful setting! Acclaimed country band Southern Winds will entertain, and a caller will lead guests through lively country line-dancing.

Civil War re-enactors, vintage farm implements and carriages on display, Oatlands grown pumpkins (additional fee), pumpkin decorating, tours of Oatlands’ historic mansion (additional fee), food and drink available for purchase, wineries and a brewery with tastings and wine by the glass available for purchase, a pie auction, and various goods and services vendors round out the afternoon.

Tickets are $10 for individuals, or $20 for a family (two adults plus children under 16) on the day of the event.

more...

Spring Dog Walk at Oatlands, May 18!

One day only, on May 18 between 9am and noon, dogs and their people are invited to a special walk at Oatlands. The walk will raise funds for the restoration of "Rusty", our beloved guardian of the garden, and other preservation and conservation projects at Oatlands.

Participants have a choice of one of two walking courses: a walk in the historic core or; a field walk. This is an on-leash walk along a designated course.

Entry fee for each dog and its people is $20 for one walk, or $30 for two. The first walk leaves at 9:15am (historic core walk), the second at 10am (historic core walk), third at 10:45am (field walk), and fourth at 11am (historic core walk). Check-in begins at 8:45am in front of the Carriage House. Dogs may bring as many people as they would like. Refreshments. Poo bags.

Groups of 10-12 dogs will walk together, so our canine friends are advised to bring only humans who play well with others. The event will be held rain or shine.

more...

Guided Garden Tours at Oatlands for Historic Garden Week

Guided Garden Tours
April 20-27 at 1pm and 3pm
In honor of the Garden Club of Virginia's 80th Historic Garden Week, Oatlands will offer guided garden tours for the full week.
$12 adults, $8 children 6-16

This year's Garden Club of Virginia sponsored tours in our area are in Waterford on April 22, and are presented by the Leesburg Garden Club and the Fauquier and Loudoun Garden Club.
Oatlands is a perfect addition to your Historic Garden Week tours, and is a ticket sales outlet for the tour in Waterford.

Oatlands Gala April 27

Oatlands Gala
Honoring Mrs. Mimi Abel Smith
April 27, 2013 7pm

A wonderful evening of dining and dancing under an elegant tent on the front lawn of Oatlands' 1804 mansion. Silent and live auctions with one of a kind items and adventures. Black-tie.

Tables of 10 available at $2000. Individual tickets available at $225.

Corporate sponsorships available.

Phone Trish McNeal at 703 777-3174

Oatlands Takes it Downtown!

Visit Booth 616 on Cornwall St. at the Leesburg Flower and Garden Show April 20 and 21 10am-5pm
Come get all the latest Oatlands information and pick up a great gift item!
Oatlands' fabulous gift shop comes to downtown Leesburg for this special event.

Ancient Technology Expo April 20

Ancient Technology Expo
April 20 10am-3pm in event field
In partnership with the Loudoun Archaeological Foundation. Spear throwing-win a prize! Stone tool making, grain grinding, pottery making and try-it activities. Hands-on archaeological artifact exhibits.
$10 adults, $5 for children under 16

Author Valerie Tripp comes to Oatlands April 6

Meet Author Valerie Tripp

April 6 at 10am
Fans of the American Girl Doll books will love to meet the author of the original series. Book signing after talk. One lucky winner will receive a Molly doll courtesy of American Girl! $20 per person includes talk, entry to win doll, and admission to Oatlands.
Contact Lori Kimball at lkimball@oatlands.org to make your reservations today or call 703-777-3174.

2013 Tunes & Tours Free Event!

Oatlands Opens for the 2013 Season on March 23
with Tunes & Tours from 1-4pm FREE

Solo acoustic artist Kerry McCool provides the tunes, Oatlands wonderful guide staff provides the tours! This FREE event is Oatlands' annual celebration of Spring. Kerry treats us to new favorites and old throughout the afternoon, while Oatlands guides help guest explore history.

This year's special guest is Confederate General D.H. Hill. Living Historian Doug Batson: General D.H. Hill, 1861-62 Confederate Commander in Leesburg. See www.dhhill.org

Oatlands is grateful to our event sponsors, who will be on site all afternoon to talk with visitors about their products and services. Sponsors for this event include:
-T. Elizabeth Renich, author of the Shadowcreek Chronicles set in Northern Virginia during the Civil War. Ms. Renich will be happy to sign her books, which she will have available for purchase.
-Comfort Suites of Leesburg
-Leesburg Garden Club, offering information about Historic Garden Week in Virginia
-Quattro Goomba's Winery, offering tastings available for purchase

Oatlands gift shop will be open, with new items for Spring!

Come spend a wonderful Saturday afternoon at Oatlands.

Update: Due to unforseen circumstances, our ice cream vendor will not be joining us today. We apologize for any disappointment or inconvenience.

Only Opportunity this Year! Tea in the Mansion with "Elizabeth Carter"

March 22 at 2pm

Enjoy a formal tea in Oatlands' 1804 Mansion.

A historic interpreter offers a delightful presentation of Elizabeth Carter, mistress of Oatlands during the mid 1800s.

This event will not be repeated this year, and reservations are strictly limited. $39.95+ tax per person. Advance, non-refundable payment required. Call Carolyn Casey at 703 777-3174.

Exit Stage Death: Dinner Theater March 15 and 16 SOLD OUT

Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Oatlands, in partnership with StageCoach Theatre Company.

Wine by the glass from Willowcroft Farm Vineyards. Dinner by Mama Lucci's in Leesburg

This event is sold out!

Winter Talks at Oatlands--Treasures of Oatlands Art Talk and Tour on March 2 at 2pm

Treasures of Oatlands Art Talk and Tour
Oatlands has a wonderful art collection. If you have been on a regular Oatlands tour, you will have noticed many of the works of fine and decorative arts in the Mansion. This special tour focuses on the collection and presents a survey of American and European fine and decorative art in the process.

Join expert guide Julie Goforth for this special afternoon. A presentation in the Carriage House will be followed by a special tour of the Mansion art work.

$15 adults, $12 seniors, $10 children 6-16.

Winter Talks at Oatlands--The Enslaved Community of President James Monroe February 16 at 2pm

The Enslaved Community of President James Monroe

Local historians Wynne Saffer and Lori Hinterleiter Kimball will present their research on the enslaved community of President Monroe, focusing on his slave holdings in Loudoun County.

President Monroe owned land and slaves in several locations in Virginia. In 1830 he was the largest slave owner in Loudoun County with 66 slaves. His estate at Oak Hill was just 3 miles south of Oatlands. This talk offers a glimpse into a different world.

Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 2 PM
Oatlands Carriage House
Free and open to the public.

Valentine Magic Show featuring DC's own Max Major Feb. 15 at 8pm

February 15 at 8pm, Max Major (aka Josh Norris) returns to Oatlands for an entertaining evening of magic, mind-reading and romance. Wine will be available for purchase by the glass from Quattro Goomba's Winery. A dessert reception by Design Cuisine will follow the show to sweeten the sweet!

Recommended for Adult Audiences Only.
For more info about the show or Max please visit www.maxmajor.net

$40 per person, reservations required. Get your tickets today!

Winter Talks at Oatlands- Kevin Dulany Grigsby on February 9 at 2pm

Oatlands is proud to welcome Kevin Dulany Grigsby for another speaking engagement on his latest research and resulting book.

Mr. Grigsby will discuss his new book From Loudoun to Glory – The Role of African-Americans from Loudoun County in the Civil War

Mr. Grigsby is the author of Howardsville, The Journey of an African American Community in Loudoun County, Virginia.

Mr. Grigsby has spoken at Oatlands in the past regarding his research into the Civil War and post-Civil War eras for the African-American community in Loudoun County. Mr. Grigsby's ancestors were among the enslaved at Oatlands.

Both books will be available for purchase and signing.

Saturday, February 9, 2013 at 2 PM
Oatlands Carriage House
Free and open to the public.

Pausing to remember the Emacipation Proclamation

On the 150th anniversary of the announcement of Emancipation to the Citizens of Loudoun County, the Loudoun Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee will hold a special program on Saturday, January 5, at Oatlands. The program is free and will begin at 4 PM in the Carriage House. Part of the program will include outdoor walking.

Oatlands is significant in this observance because it was the largest slave owning property in Loudoun County at the start of the Civil War. The 1860 census lists 128 enslaved African Americans at Oatlands.

The commemoration will include a reading of the Emancipation Proclamation by Reverend Reginald A. Early, President of the Loudoun branch of the NAACP. Interpretations of contemporary events will be presented by local historians, such as Lincoln's signing of the document and Union General Milroy's distribution of the Proclamation in counties to Loudoun's west. Kevin Grigsby, Loudoun historian, author, and Oatlands slave descendant will offer his thoughts. Richard Moore, Oatlands gardener, will lead the group in the singing of a hymn. Guests will also have the chance to offer their thoughts on what the Emancipation Proclamation means to them.

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