Things to Do

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]