Things to Do

In the heart of Leesburg, a unique opportunity to delve into the rich tapestry of American history awaits locals and history enthusiasts alike. On Saturday, March 16, at 10 a.m., local Historian Rich Gillespie will lead a captivating two-hour walking tour titled “Leesburg, Loudoun and the American Revolution,” offering participants a chance to step back […]

Leesburg, VA (March 1, 2024) – A new exhibit, “Rails to Loudoun – The W&OD Railroad” by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority is on display in the Mercer Room at Thomas Balch Library through the end of March. The railroad, which was last known as the Washington & Old Dominion, began 166 years ago […]

Leesburg, VA (February 27, 2024) – The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department will host its annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 23 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Ida Lee Park. Each child will search for empty Easter eggs and receive a treat bag at the conclusion of their hunt. One parent will […]

In the heart of Leesburg, Virginia, the Commission on Public Art (COPA) has introduced a captivating new art exhibit within the welcoming confines of the Leesburg Town Hall, located at 25 West Market Street. This exhibit proudly showcases the diverse and vibrant works of Patricia Taylor Holz, an artist whose roots stretch from the Caribbean […]

Leesburg, VA (February 26, 2024) – Thomas Balch Library will host a special pop-up exhibit on Friday, March 1 that will explore the many styles of handwriting in American history. The eccentricities of historical handwriting can be a roadblock to historical and genealogical research. Visitors will have the opportunity to view examples from Thomas Balch […]

Leesburg, VA (February 23, 2024) – Morven Park’s Director of Preservation & History Jana Shafagoj will present “Leesburg Architecture” on Thursday, March 7 beginning at 10 a.m., at Thomas Balch Library. Do you know how to spot the difference between a Georgian and Federal house? Or why “haunted houses” are always shown as Victorian style […]

Leesburg, VA (February 21, 2024) – Thomas Balch Library will host author Diane Helentjaris in a discussion of, “Captured! The Fate of the Foulks”, on Sunday, March 3 beginning at 2 p.m. The book will be available for purchase at the event. What happened when one of Leesburg’s earliest families pulled up stakes and moved […]

Leesburg, VA (February 20, 2024) – Leesburg’s Department of Parks and Recreation will host the 27th annual Spring Bling, A Hometown Fine Arts & Crafts Show, on Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The indoor event will be held at Ida Lee Park Recreation Center in the main hallway, basketball courts, and […]

The Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg, Virginia, is set to host an enlightening and poignant event on Sunday, February 25, at 2 p.m., featuring Jim Hall, an award-winning journalist and author known for his compelling work on Virginia’s lynching history. Hall will discuss his latest book, “Condemned for Love in Old Virginia: The Lynching of […]

In an enriching blend of law and lineage, the Friends of the Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg, VA, are set to host an engaging lecture entitled “Cracking the Code: Legal & Genetic Genealogy” on March 20, 2024. This event promises to guide attendees through the intricate relationship between legal intricacies and genealogical research, a niche […]