Eliza’s True Story | Jan 26
For over two hundred years, Eliza Monroe has been portrayed as a hysterical and temperamental woman who abandoned her country and fled to France. The tale, however, did not ring true to author Barbara VornDick. She spent years researching Eliza, utilizing records on both continents. Her ground-breaking work shows Eliza in a new light and […]
Winter Talks at Oatlands | Feb 8
Trafficked to Louisiana: The Untold Story of the People Enslaved at Oak Hill Saturday February 8, at 1pm Flyer In 1838, 40 men, women and children were sold from President Monroe’s Oak Hill plantation in Loudoun County. They were trafficked south, along the coast, and up the Mississippi River to Iberville Parish to work on […]
Valentine’s Day Tea | Feb 15
Join us in February for Tea in Oatlands’ Carriage House. An elegant Valentine-themed tea is booking now at Oatlands Historic House and Gardens. Come join us for a traditional English Tea held in the historic Carriage House. You will enjoy traditional English scones, Devon cream, classic tea sandwiches and sweets, local preserves, and Oatlands’ exclusive […]
Till Death Do Us Part | Feb 22
Oatlands Historic House & Gardens 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane Carriage House, Leesburg, VAA Murder Mystery Party Written and Directed by Terry Smith Produced by Jerri Wiseman It’s a raging Bridezilla versus a Groom who doesn’t seem to care. But there’s more than wedding jitters afoot as the couple prepares for the rehearsal dinner and a murder occurs. Someone is lying. The event planner needs your help to […]
