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Art Advisory Committee Presents Details Matter

Art Advisory Committee Presents Details Matter

The Loudoun County Art Advisory Committee will present Details Matter February 5, 2024, through March 1, 2024, featuring an exhibition by Bob Friedenberg and Terri Parent. The artwork will be on display in Gallery One, which is located in the lobby of the Loudoun County Government Center, 1 Harrison Street SE in Leesburg. In Details […]

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New Exhibit Tells the Story of Loudoun’s Black Communities

New Exhibit Tells the Story of Loudoun’s Black Communities

Leesburg, VA (January 8, 2024) – A new exhibit, “Preserving the History of Loudoun’s Black Communities – A Preservation Equity Initiative”, from the Black History Committee (BHC), Friends of the Thomas Balch Library, is on display in the Mercer Room at Thomas Balch Library during the month of January. In 2020, the BHC began the […]

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Leesburg’s Legacy in Focus: Photographer Captures Historic Buildings in New Exhibit

Leesburg’s Legacy in Focus: Photographer Captures Historic Buildings in New Exhibit

Leesburg, VA – In the cozy confines of Thomas Balch Library’s lower-level meeting room, a remarkable exhibit titled “From the Time of Kings” has taken residence, captivating visitors until March. Crafted by local lens master Diane Helentjaris, this display offers a window into Leesburg’s architectural heritage, showcasing over twenty structures that have outlived the Revolutionary […]

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Light Show Returns to List of Holiday Events in Leesburg

Light Show Returns to List of Holiday Events in Leesburg

Leesburg, VA (November 30, 2023) – As a local reporter, I’m thrilled to share that the Town of Leesburg is set to brighten the holiday season with its enchanting annual holiday light show. This dazzling display is nestled in the serene rose garden behind the historic Donaldson Log Cabin at 14 Loudoun Street, SW. The […]

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Mapping the Past: Learn Land Surveying Skills with Wynne Saffer in Leesburg

Mapping the Past: Learn Land Surveying Skills with Wynne Saffer in Leesburg

Leesburg, VA – In an upcoming educational event, local historian and author Wynne Saffer will lead a class titled “Locating Places” at the Thomas Balch Library. This event is scheduled for Thursday, December 7, at 10 a.m. Saffer, known for his book “Loudoun County Virginia 1860 Land Tax Map,” has a rich background in teaching […]

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Leesburg’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Set for December 2nd

Leesburg’s Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Set for December 2nd

Residents of Leesburg, Virginia are gearing up for a festive evening as the town prepares to light up its holiday tree. The much-anticipated event is scheduled to take place on the Town Green at 25 W Market Street this Saturday, December 2, starting at 6 p.m. This year’s ceremony promises an evening filled with holiday […]

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Time Travel Through Maps: John E. Ross to Discuss Virginia’s Historical Geography at Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg

Time Travel Through Maps: John E. Ross to Discuss Virginia’s Historical Geography at Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg

The Thomas Balch Library in Leesburg, VA, is set to host a captivating discussion with renowned author John E. Ross on December 3 at 2 p.m. The event, titled “Traveling through Time,” will delve into the history of Virginia’s exploration and settlement as seen through historic maps. Attendees will have the chance to purchase Ross’s […]

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