Oatlands in the News

The Craftsmanship Of Historic Preservation at Oatlands Written By: Norman K. Styer | Date: 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…

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)