Oatlands Twilight Tours Explore Overlooked Spaces. Uncover Hidden Histories. Experience Oatlands After Hours. April 8th - Folklore and Phantoms: Exploring where legends meet history. May 31 - Mystery in Madness: Histories of misunderstood minds. June 29 - From Shadows to Pride: Stories illuminating the path to pride. July 11th - Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden […]
On June 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Oatlands is open for a free day of activities, performances and fun! Come meet many of our community partners and discover why Oatlands is a place where people gather to learn, grow and connect. This family-friendly day features a wide range of partners, including artist […]
In celebration of Pride Month, join historian Amy Bertsch for a discussion about the life and legacy of Hannah Nokes, a Loudoun native who made headlines for her gender nonconformity in the 1930s. Following her talk, Amy will sell and sign copies of Queer Virginia: New Stories in the Old Dominion. Books available for purchase. […]
Reclaim Your Story Tour Friday, June 19th at 11:00am Join Kevin Grigsby for a special tour about the people enslaved at Oatlands and Bellefield, including his ancestors Jacob & Sophia Moten Howard. Kevin is a renowned local author and historian. Free and open to the public. Limited to 20 people. RSVP below. Walk-ins […]
Step into Oatlands' Carriage House and enter the year 1779 when StageCoach Theatre Company returns with a new dinner theater immersive experience. In the shadows of the American Revolution, you will uncover the daring world of the Culper Spy Ring – the secret intelligence network that helped turn the tide of history. When loyalist printer […]
Oatlands Twilight Tours Explore Overlooked Spaces. Uncover Hidden Histories. Experience Oatlands After Hours. April 8 - Folklore and Phantoms: Exploring where legends meet history. May 31 - Mystery in Madness: Histories of misunderstood minds. June 29 - From Shadows to Pride: Stories illuminating the path to pride. July 11 - Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden […]
Oatlands Twilight Tours Explore Overlooked Spaces. Uncover Hidden Histories. Experience Oatlands After Hours. April 8 - Folklore and Phantoms: Exploring where legends meet history. May 31 - Mystery in Madness: Histories of misunderstood minds. June 29 - From Shadows to Pride: Stories illuminating the path to pride. July 11 - Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden […]
Experience an evening of relaxation and connection at Oatlands during "Golden Hour Sound Bath & Garden Social: Soothing Soundscapes, Nature Therapy and Herbal Mocktails at Sunset." This immersive gathering led by Imagine Well Being combines a gentle nature therapy-inspired walk with soothing soundscapes designed to calm the mind and restore the body as the sun […]
Thank you for the overwhelming response to Seeing Our Humanity! We have reached maximum capacity and are no longer accepting registrations. The public is invited to attend a signature event at Oatlands on July 25 called "Seeing Our Humanity," which brings together descendants from all four National Historic Trust Sites of enslavement in Virginia for […]
Oatlands Twilight Tours Explore Overlooked Spaces. Uncover Hidden Histories. Experience Oatlands After Hours. April 8 - Folklore and Phantoms: Exploring where legends meet history. May 31 - Mystery in Madness: Histories of misunderstood minds. June 29 - From Shadows to Pride: Stories illuminating the path to pride. July 11 - Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden […]
Join Imagine Well Being at Oatlands for a restorative "Golden Hour Sound Bath & Garden Social: Where Sunset, Sound and Serenity Meet." This immersive experience begins with a gentle guided nature therapy walk through the gardens, inviting moments of mindfulness, sensory connection and presence in nature. Guests will then settle into an outdoor sound bath […]
Step into Oatlands' Carriage House and enter the year 1779 when StageCoach Theatre Company returns with a new dinner theater immersive experience. In the shadows of the American Revolution, you will uncover the daring world of the Culper Spy Ring – the secret intelligence network that helped turn the tide of history. When loyalist printer […]
Feeling coquettish? Have we got the perfect summertime tea for you. Picture this: you've stepped back in time and have been invited to a dance at the finest mansion in the area. You notice a gentleman across the dance floor. Would you know how to communicate with him using only your fan? Join us on […]
Robert Carter III filed a deed of emancipation at the Westmoreland County Courthouse in 1791, gradually freeing over 500 enslaved people. It was the largest private emancipation in our country’s history. Carter’s Leo Plantation in Fairfax County had connections to Oatlands in Loudoun County. Chrystal Gaskins, a descendant of the people enslaved at Leo Plantation, […]
Join us for an afternoon of seasonal cocktails, generous hors d’oeuvres, special tours featuring living history interpreters with period attire, and lawn games celebrating the preservation and history of Oatlands.
As twilight settles over the historic gardens, rolling landscape and centuries-old trees of Oatlands, join Imagine Well Being for a gentle forest therapy experience that invites wonder, reflection and connection with the natural world. Guided by lantern light, we'll move slowly through this storied landscape, engaging our senses and exploring the beauty of a place […]
Help provide life-saving breast cancer screenings for women in our region as you run on Oatlands' beautiful trails! Registration Fees: $30 through July 31 $40 from August 1 through Race day REGISTER HERE!
We live in a world of constant connection, where the night sky is hidden by city lights and our quiet moments are often crowded by digital distractions. This evening, Imagine Well Being invites you to disconnect from the grid, gather around the ancient glow of a campfire and re-attune to the heartbeat of the Earth. […]
A spooky Halloween-themed tea is booking now at Oatlands. Come join us for a traditional English Tea held in the historic Carriage House. You will enjoy English scones, Devon cream, classic tea sandwiches and sweets, local preserves and Oatlands’ exclusive tea blend. Seating at 12:30 p.m. Gluten-free and vegetarian options available. Please tell us about […]
Oatlands Twilight Tours Explore Overlooked Spaces. Uncover Hidden Histories. Experience Oatlands After Hours. April 8 - Folklore and Phantoms: Exploring where legends meet history. May 31 - Mystery in Madness: Histories of misunderstood minds. June 29 - From Shadows to Pride: Stories illuminating the path to pride. July 11 - Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden […]
