Loudoun Times-Mirror– “Marshall Center launches ‘Loudoun Heritage Pass’”
< Dodona Manor in Leesburg was the home of George C. Marshall, former U.S. secretary of state and secretary of defense. Times-Mirror/Karen Graham
Loudoun Now – “Oatlands Hosts Naturalization Ceremony for 30 New Citizens”
https://www.loudounnow.com/news/oatlands-hosts-naturalization-ceremony-for-30-new-citizens/article_185d5680-76b5-11ef-aa76-773285a129b8.html
< Thirty people from 28 countries took the Oath of Allegiance Sept. 19 at Oatlands in Leesburg and became the nation’s newest citizens. Alexis Gustin/Loudoun Now
Loudoun Now – “The Power of Place: Quillen Lauds Impacts of Oatlands’ Stories”
https://www.loudounnow.com/news/the-power-of-place-quillen-lauds-impacts-of-oatlands-stories/article_4c929fcb-084b-4ab1-9ef4-bcdc2944c240.html
< National Trust President and CEO Carol Quillen speaks during a Oct. 9, 2025, gathering at Oatlands. Norman K. Styer/Loudoun Now
Forbes – “Middleburg: Small-Town Virginia Lives On Outside the Nation’s Capital”
https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnoseid/2025/10/23/middleburg-small-town-virginia-lives-on-outside-the-nations-capital/
< Between Leesburg and Middleburg, Oatlands Historic House and Gardens shines under Virginia fall colors. Credit: Jim Hanna Photography
Welcome to Oatlands—one of Loudoun County’s most cherished historic landmarks!
Here, land, history, and community come together across 418 acres of natural beauty, formal gardens, winding trails, and 28 buildings spanning the 19th and 20th centuries. Every path, brick, and tree tells a story—of the people who lived and labored here, and of those who continue to care for this extraordinary place today.
Discover Oatlands in your own way: take a guided tour, wander through the gardens, explore the trails, or picnic beneath centuries-old trees. Join us for theatre and talks, hands-on workshops, family programs, or our beloved seasonal Afternoon Teas. Each visit reveals something new—beauty, reflection, and a deeper connection to the stories that shaped Loudoun County and our shared American heritage. The past meets the present, and every visitor becomes part of the unfolding story of this remarkable place.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Margaret Salazar-Porzio, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Oatlands, A Site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation
Starting Bid $250 (valued at $1600)
A two night stay at The Retreat.
Starting Bid $100
(valued at $225)
Circa 1880 Women’s Silver Bangle engraved with Lily of the Valley. When the Greenhouse at Oatlands was filled with tropical plants and a palm tree, Victorian plant mania made its way into ladies fashion. Lily of the Valley was a particularly popular motif in women’s jewelry.
Starting bid $100 (valued at $250)
1934 Decoration Past, Present & Future by Sarah M. Lockwood A beautiful, FIRST EDITION, time capsule of “Historical” Decorating from a time when the Eustis family was finishing their own restoration of Oatlands.
