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 […]
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 […]
Local residents are invited to a special event on Friday, December 1, at the Donaldson Log Cabin located at 14 Loudoun St. SW. This event, coinciding with First Friday activities, will run from 5 to 7 p.m. and features a unique pop-up exhibit from the Thomas Balch Library. The exhibit will showcase an exquisite selection […]
Leesburg, VA (November 21, 2023) – The Leesburg community is gearing up for the 33rd annual Holiday Fine Arts & Crafts Show, a much-anticipated event set to unfold at the Ida Lee Park Recreation Center. This year’s show is scheduled for the weekend of December 2nd and 3rd, opening its doors from 9 a.m. to […]
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 […]
As Thanksgiving approaches, Leesburg residents are eagerly preparing for a day filled with gratitude, family, and of course, delicious food. However, not everyone has the
Leesburg, VA (October 30, 2023) – The public is invited to a pop-up exhibit on Friday, November 3 exploring the history of cemeteries in Leesburg. Items from Thomas Balch Library’s collections will highlight the iconography of burial markers and the importance of cemeteries for historical and genealogical research. Visitors will learn about the background of […]
Leesburg, VA (October 24, 2023) – Historic Records Manager for the Clerk of the Circuit Court Eric S. Larson will lead a tour of the Loudoun County Clerk’s Office and the Historic Court Building on Tuesday, October 31 beginning at 1:45 p.m. Larson will discuss the extent of Loudoun County’s records holdings, where to look […]
Leesburg, VA – This coming Sunday, October 29, the Thomas Balch Library is set to become a hub of historical reflection and discussion. At 2 p.m., local authors and historians Chris Barbuschak and Suzanne LaPierre, will take center stage to unravel a chapter of Northern Virginia’s history that remains overshadowed—the desegregation of public libraries. In […]
Leesburg, VA (October 17, 2023) – The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Loudoun Hunger Relief, is hosting the 21st annual Freeze Your Gizzard Cross Country 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, November 18. Runners of all skill levels and ages are invited to join this community tradition. The cross-country style […]
