Black Patriots Exhibit
2025-08-07 - 2025-09-28 | VA
Black Patriots and Loyalists in the Revolutionary War
The exhibit is developed in partnership with the Black History Committee of the Friends of the Thomas Balch Library.
Artwork on loan from Gertrude Evans.
The exhibit is on display in the Oatlands Carriage House through Sept. 28th.
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Fun Run
2025-10-04 09:00 (America/New_York) | Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, VA, 20175, United States
Walk, Run, Conquer the Challenge of Heartbreak Hill!
Saturday, October 4, 2025
START AT 9 AM
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Fall Meet & Greet
2025-10-09 | VA
FALL MEET & GREET
OPEN HOUSE
4-7 PM
Mingle with our team, explore the mansion and gardens, and immerse yourself in the history, beauty, and stories that make this site unique.
Enjoy delicious light bites, refreshing drinks, and live music from the Catoctin School of Music.
Free open to all with RSVP by Oct 3.
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Art Show Opening
2025-10-18 | VA
Art show opens in the Carriage House on October 18.
Sponsored by the Loudoun Sketch Club.
Join us for the Preview Party on October 17.
If you are not able to join us for the opening, the art show will run in the Carriage House thru November 16th.

Come by to see some local art and possibly add a special piece to your collection!
Reservations required:

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October 17, 2025

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Spooky Stories Tour
2025-10-25 - 2025-10-26 | VA
True accounts of the strange and unexplained at Oatlands.
Advance reservations required. Ages 12+ $20.
Saturday, October 25 @ 6:00 pm limited spots left, call for reservations, 703-727-0670
Sunday, October 26 @ 3:30 pm SOLD OUT
Combine tour with the Halloween Tea on Sunday October 26 and receive a $10 discount—just add both to your cart!
RESERVATIONS OCTOBER 25
RESERVATIONS OCTOBER 26

Halloween Tea
2025-10-26 | VA
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 traditional English scones, Devon cream, classic tea sandwiches and sweets, local preserves, and Oatlands’ exclusive tea blend.
Seatings at 11:30 and 1:30 SOLD OUT!

Spotted Lanternfly Talk
2025-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | VA
The Buzz About the Spotted Lanternfly
NOVEMBER 13
5:30PM
A free presentation by Beth Sastre
Horticulturist
Loudoun Extension Office, VCE
The spotted lanternfly threatens Loudoun’s vineyards, orchards, and native trees. Learn what you can do to spot, report, and stop the spread!
Support local conservation efforts with cookie purchase from Mom’s Apple Pie!
Live, The Buzz About Spotted lanternfly

Finery & Festivity Tour
2025-11-22 | VA
Finery & Festivity: Garments from the Oatlands Collection
Enhance your day with a guided tour of Finery & Festivity: Garments from the Oatlands Collection, a rare exhibition of vintage dresses and accessories from the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Specialty tours are available at 10:30 & 3:00. Regular Guided tours are available at 11:00, 1:00 & 4:00 on November 22.
Those attending the Downton Abbey Tea receive a $10 discount on the Tour—just add both to your cart!
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Downton Abbey Tea
2025-11-22 | VA
An elegant Downton Abbey-themed tea is booking now at Oatlands. 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 tea blend.
Seatings at 11:30 and 1:30 SOLD OUT

Holiday Tea
2025-12-07 | VA
A festive Holiday-themed tea is booking now at Oatlands. 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 provided by the Tea Cart. Enjoy local preserves and Oatlands’ exclusive tea blend.
Seatings at 11:30 SOLD OUT and 1:30 SOLD OUT

Finery & Festivity Talk
2025-12-10 | VA
Finery & Festivity: A Special Talk about the Oatlands’ Dress Collection
Learn more about the historic dresses and garments on display in Finery & Festivity: Garments from the Oatlands Collection. Join fashion historian Kelly Wenner White on a fascinating journey through the evolution of style, exploring how the clothing depicted in Carter and Eustis family portraits and the exquisite dresses on display from the Oatlands collection reflect changing tastes, artistry, and social life across generations. During this hour-long program, you’ll enjoy a close look at several historic garments (with a few delightful surprises!).
Make a day of it! Enjoy lunch in nearby Leesburg before or after your visit. Visit Loudoun showcases a variety of local restaurants and seasonal flavors to complement your trip. Wednesday, December 10 at 11:00 and 2:00. $20/person. Advance reservations required.

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Holiday Tea
2025-12-13, 2025-12-14, 2025-12-20, 2025-12-21 | VA
A festive Holiday-themed tea is booking now at Oatlands. 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 provided by the Tea Cart. Enjoy local preserves and Oatlands’ exclusive tea blend.
Seatings at 11:30 (SOLD OUT) and 1:30 (SOLD OUT)

Candlelight Tour
2025-12-20 17:00 - 19:00 | VA
December 20, 5pm—7pm
Join us for the Candlelight Tour, a unique holiday-themed experience at Oatlands when you can see the decorated Mansion at night. Walk through the candlelit Mansion to experience the season in a historic setting and hear stories from holidays past.
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Candlelight Tour
2025-12-21 17:00 - 19:00 | VA
December 21, 5pm—7pm
Join us for the Candlelight Tour, a unique holiday-themed experience at Oatlands when you can see the decorated Mansion at night. Walk through the candlelit Mansion to experience the season in a historic setting and hear stories from holidays past.
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A Story of Hope and Freedom
2026-02-28 14:00 - 16:00 | VA
Announcing the latest book from renowned author and historian Kevin Dulany Grigsby! A Story of Hope and Freedom: The Proctors of Loudoun & Fauquier Counties, Virginia chronicles the Proctor family’s courageous and resilient journey through the horrific perils of slavery and their struggles as free people of color in Virginia before and after the Civil War. Based on extensive genealogical research, the book delves into the complexities of race and racial identity and encompasses sacrifice, tragedy, trauma, and difficult choices, while highlighting remarkable triumphs, resilience, love, and the enduring power of family.
Join Kevin in the Oatlands Carriage House on Saturday, February 28, at 2pm for a talk and book signing. Free and open to the public. Reservations not required. Books will be available for purchase.
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Women of Oatlands Tea
2026-03-28 13:30 - 16:00 | VA
Join us for an afternoon tea and conversation with Oatlands’ public historian about the women who called Oatlands home – from property-owners Elizabeth Carter and Edith Eustis to the women, enslaved and employed, keeping the farm operating throughout the 1800s and 1900s.
1:30pm seating only
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The History of the Women at Oatlands

Twilight Tours - Folklore & Phantoms
2026-04-08 19:30 - 20:30 | Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, VA, 20175, United States
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 at dusk.
July 31st – Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden at dusk.
September 26th – Story Walk at Dusk: Walk the grounds to uncover stories.
October 26th – Spooky Stories: Tales told after dark.

$20 per Adult
7:30-8:30 PM
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Historic Garden Week Tour
2026-04-18 - 2026-04-20 | VA
Oatlands Garden Tour in Celebration of Historic Garden Week
In Celebration of the Garden Club of Virginia’s Historic Garden Week, Oatlands will be offering a special guided tour of its 4.5 acres of historic gardens with Head Landscape and Grounds Manager, Mark Schroeter. Mark has been the steward of Oatlands’ gardens for over a decade. This is a very special opportunity to learn about both the history, structure, and beauty of Oatlands’ Gardens.
Tour starts at 10:00am
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Oatlands Garden Tour in Celebration of Historic Garden Week

Loudoun Sketch Club Annual Show
2026-04-18 10:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, VA, 20175, United States
Art in the Heart of Loudoun
During Oatlands’ open hours 10 a.m.—5 p.m. daily.
Come explore a diverse collection of artwork, connect with local artists, and immerse yourself in a space filled with inspiration and imagination. Whether you’re a longtime art lover or just curious to experience something new, there’s something here for everyone.
Artist Reception on Sat., April 18th from 1-3pm.
Bring your friends, spark your creativity, and support the arts in Loudoun county. We can’t wait to see you there!
Come Watch (or Join) our Special Paint-out Events: April 18 and 25, from 10 AM – 2 PM
Watch artists create plein-air paintings in real time, enjoy the creative process up close and person, and experience the energy of art in action. Feel free to join us during this plein-air event!

Together We Win
2026-04-25 - 2026-04-26 | VA
Shared Sacrifice and the Struggle for Justice in the World Wars

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Where the past comes alive through the voices of soldiers, auxiliaries, and civilians whose collective efforts supported the Allied cause at home and abroad.

April 25 th : 10am – 4pm April 26 th : 10am – 3pm
Admission: $15 per individual, $25 per family.
Free to all Service Members!

Schedule:
Saturday, April 25th :

10:00 Oatlands opens to the public
11:00 Speaker – Clerk of the Circuit Court Historic Records Division staff – Loudoun County in WW2
1:00 Speaker – Speaker – Dr. Joy Kinard, Chair of the Division of Political History, Smithsonian National Museum of American History – “Aviation, Adversity, and Achievement: Understanding the Tuskegee Airmen”
3:00 Speaker – Dr. David Clark – “Never Forgotten: A Vanished B-17 and Crew, 1943”
4:00 Event ends
5:00 Oatlands closes to the public

Sunday, April 26th :

10:00 Oatlands opens to the public
11:00 Speaker – Rachel Yarnell Thompson, author Marshall: A Statesman Shaped in the Crucible of War – “George C. Marshall and Troop Morale”
1:00 Speaker – Noriko Sanefuji, Museum Specialist, Smithsonian National Museum of American History – Japanese Americans in WW2
3:00 Event ends
5:00 Oatlands closes to the public

Ongoing:
WW1 living historians representing American, Australian, Canadian, Irish, French, and Scottish contributions, including:

Ambulance drivers
Infantry
Facial prosthetics
Library Service
Nursing
Salvage
Salvation Army (Sunday)
Signals Corps
Stretcher bearers

WW2 living historians representing American and French contributions, including:

Armored Cavalry
Airborne Infantry
Home front (Saturday)
Hospital staff
Industrial work
National Guard
Nursing
Special Forces
Virginia Protective Force

Vintage and Antique vehicles (weather permitting)

Early Ford V-8 Club of America (Saturday)
George Washington Chapter, Inc. Model A Ford Club

Kids activities, toys and games

Planting a Victory Garden, Loudoun County 4-H (Sunday)
Historic toys and games
Start your own victory garden!

Table displays

American Red Cross
Clerk of the Circuit Court Historic Records Division
Dr. David Clark – Archaeology
Friends of the Army Women’s Museum Association
George C. Marshall House
LCPS Stonebridge HS Librarians
Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum
Morven Park
Scouting America
Thomas Balch Library
Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area

Self-guided tours of Oatlands mansion and gardens

Antique women’s military uniforms
Loudoun Sketch Club plein-air

Exhibits

Japanese Americans in World War 2
The War Letters of William Eustis
Loudoun Sketch Club Annual Show
World War I & World War II Hidden Figures

Concessions

Brookfield Dairy Ice Cream truck
Loudoun Brewing Co. Tent (11am-3pm)
Saturday: Halal Tikka food truck
Sunday: California Taco Truck

Mothers Day Tea
2026-05-10 | VA
An elegant Mother’s Day-themed tea is booking now at Oatlands. 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 tea blend.
Seating’s at: 10:30, 12:30 (SOLD OUT), & 2:30 (SOLD OUT)
Gluten free and vegetarian options available. Please tell us about your seating arrangements, dietary restrictions and anything else in the order notes section on the checkout page!
We will also be adding more teas throughout the year.
Guided Mansion Tours are available as an additional charge. Receive a 50% discount on a tour with tea – just add a tour to your cart!
We appreciate your support and look forward to giving you a memorable experience at Oatlands.
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Twilight Tours - Mystery in Madness
2026-05-31 19:30 - 20:30 | Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, VA, 20175, United States

Explore Oatlands: And Meet Our Community Partners!
2026-06-06 10:00 - 15:00 | Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, VA, 20175, United States
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 Gertrude Ashton Evans, farmers, gardeners, conservationists, community theater and outdoor recreation groups, along with historians, educators, libraries and cultural organizations.

Activities:

Hand-on activities, including arts and crafts
Scavenger hunts
Learn about invasive and native plants
Food to go from The Tea Cart
10 a.m. to 12 noon | Face painting
Mansion walk-throughs
10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. | Imagine Well Being: Nature & Sensory Immersions
12 noon – 1 p.m. | StageCoach Theatre Company cabaret performance
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ice cream social with Brookfield Dairy (free, until we run out!)

More participating partners, including:

Black History Committee of the Friends of the Thomas Balch Library
Bluebird monitoring groups
Boy Scouts offering orienteering skills
Loudoun Hunt Pony Club
Loudoun County Master Gardeners
Wegmeyer Farms

No tickets are required and entry is free. We’ll see you there!

Pride Past and Present: Introducing Hannah Nokes, a Black Transgender Woman from Loudoun County
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, VA, 20175, United States
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.

The program is free and open to the public. Advance reservations are not required.

Reclaim Your Story Tour
2026-06-19 11:00 - 12:30 | VA
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 accepted if space is available.

(The 75 minute tour is mostly outdoors. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress accordingly.)

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StageCoach Theatre: Spies and Cyanide
2026-06-28 18:30 - 21:00 | Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, VA, 20175, United States
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 James Rivington is found murdered, British intelligence launches an urgent investigation. But as clues begin to surface, it becomes clear this is no ordinary crime. Join the hunt, unravel the mystery and find the killer before the truth is revealed.

“Spies and Cyanide” is written by Mia Canavan Schaefer, produced by Jerri Wiseman and directed by Terry Smith.
When: June 28. Dinner buffet starts at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:15 p.m.
Tickets: $80 + sales tax + ticketing fee
Click here to purchase tickets for the June 28 production at Oatlands.
Click here to purchase tickets for the August 22 production at Oatlands.
This dinner theater production is offered at other locations as well. (Learn more)

Twilight Tours - From Shadows to Pride
2026-06-29 19:30 - 20:30 | Oatlands, 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, VA, 20175, United States
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 at dusk.
July 31 – Twilight Garden Tours: Discover the garden at dusk.
October 26 – Spooky Stories: Tales told after dark.

$20 per Adult
7:30-8:30 PM
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
