Oatlands in the News

How Three New National Trust Leaders are Approaching Preservation at Former Sites of Enslavement By National Trust for Historic Preservation | October 16, 2026 At three National Trust Historic Sites, new leaders are bringing bold ideas and fresh approaches to preservation. Within the last year, Ruki Neuhold-Ravikumar took the reins at Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd…

Where History Meets Humanity at Oatlands By National Trust for Historic Preservation | October 8, 2026 If you watch the recordings from “Seeing Our Humanity” — the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s signature America 250: Justice for All event, held at Oatlands on July 25, 2026 — you’ll encounter exactly what we hoped to preserve:…

Scenes from Oatlands’ Garden Soirée, Photos by Caroline Gray By Middleburg Life | October 2026 On September 20, guests were invited to experience the beauty of Oatlands at an elegant garden party complete with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, period music, lawn games, living history and more. At the heart of the gathering was Oatlands’ mission of…

Mars Recognized for Contributions to Oatlands Restoration Efforts By Norman K. Styer | September 21, 2026 Oatlands opened its mansion and gardens for a soirée fundraiser Sunday afternoon. Along with an afternoon of croquet and lawn bowling, the program included a special tribute to one of the historic property’s strongest supporters. Leaders from the National…

Rebuilding Connections Through Historic Preservation By Norman K. Styer | July 27, 2026 The National Trust for Historic Preservation capped off its Justice for All series on Saturday at Oatlands, where descendants of the plantation’s enslaved families gathered with scholars, musicians, preservationists, and community members to focus on a more complete telling of America’s history.…

The Craftsmanship Of Historic Preservation at Oatlands By Norman K. Styer | May 6, 2026 When visitors tour Oatlands this year, they’ll undoubtedly take in the grandeur of the estate’s iconic mansion and visit the historic greenhouse just down the lane. While strolling through time into the world of Virginia’s landed gentry, they may not…

Oatlands Historic House & Gardens in Leesburg, Virginia recently completed a full restoration of its front lawn balustrade and adjacent Victorian fence. Years of weather damage had taken a toll on the original woodwork, so in 2024 the National Trust teamed up with Shenandoah Planing Mill to rebuild the features using a more durable hardwood…

Loudoun Times-Mirror– “Marshall Center launches Loudoun Heritage Pass” To commemorate the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026, the George C. Marshall International Center is offering a new multi-site ticket package called the Loudoun Heritage Pass. The pass allows discounted admission to top area destinations, including Oatlands Historic House & Gardens. Read the full article (subscription required) Dodona…

Loudoun Now – “Oatlands Hosts Naturalization Ceremony for 30 New Citizens” Thirty people from 28 countries took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States at Oatlands on Sept. 19 to become the nation’s newest citizens. The event was held at the historic house and gardens near Leesburg to celebrate Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23. Read the…

Loudoun Now – “The Power of Place: Quillen Lauds Impacts of Oatlands’ Stories” Oatlands staff members, volunteers and supporters gathered at the historic manor house near Leesburg on Thursday for an event that included a visit by National Trust President and CEO Carol Quillen.Read the full article National Trust President and CEO Carol Quillen speaks…

Forbes – “Middleburg: Small-Town Virginia Lives On Outside the Nation’s Capital” Read the full article (subscription required) Between Leesburg and Middleburg, Oatlands Historic House & Gardens shines under Virginia fall colors. Credit: Jim Hanna Photography

Loudoun Times-Mirror — Margaret Salazar-Porzio, Ph.D., recently joined Oatlands Historic House & Gardens as its new executive director, according to a news release from the historic site. Read the full article (subscription required)