For all media inquiries please contact Kelly C. Plunkett, Public Relations Director at kplunkett@morvenpark.org or 703-999-8505
Monday December 7th, 2009
During this holiday season, Morven Park will be collecting items to be donated to an Armed Forces Hero (soldiers, sailors, airman, or Marines) in the form of a care package. Bring in one of the needed supplies and receive $1 off of an Adult Admission. Supplies will be collected during the Morven Park Holiday Tours [...]
Monday December 7th, 2009
Each year as Christmas draws near, the decorating begins, the lights are strung, letters to Santa are written, and everyone prepares for what will surely be a festive holiday season. When it comes to making a decision regarding the tree, the age-old question still remains surrounding the focal point of all things Christmas… “Real or [...]
Thursday December 3rd, 2009
The Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Inc. Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Frank D. Milligan, Ph.D. as the new Morven Park (MP) Executive Director. Dr. Milligan will begin his new duties on January 18, 2010.
Current Executive Director, William F. O’Keefe, will be retiring after 17 years of dedicated service. During his [...]
Monday November 23rd, 2009
The Morven Park Holiday Tours are a sight to behold for the entire family. Decorated in the traditional Virginia style, the majestic mansion will be decorated for Christmas with beautifully cut greens and arrangements from the Marguerite G. Davis Boxwood Gardens. Living history vignettes will be featured with Governor and Mrs. Davis welcoming guests to [...]
Monday November 23rd, 2009
The Carriage Depot Christmas in Leesburg will surely become a treasured family tradition guaranteed to create magical, whimsical and joyous memories for all. The festive ambience will transport you back to a simple and traditional 19th century Christmas set among rustic and enchanting settings, lights, and sounds. Located at the Morven Park International Equestrian [...]
Thursday November 12th, 2009
Christmas begins early this year for soldiers in the Confederate Camp at Historic Morven Park during Christmas 1861- A Living History Program. This event will be held at Historic Morven Park on Saturday, November 21st and Sunday, November 21st from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM at 17263 Southern Planter Lane in Leesburg, VA. The [...]
Thursday September 3rd, 2009
There are strange happenings and ghostly tales at Historic Morven Park (HMP) and on Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st, 2009, an evening walk will highlight some of the unusual events that have been experienced at HMP. Tours begin at 7:00 pm rain or shine. HMP is located at 17263 Southern Planter Lane in [...]
Thursday September 3rd, 2009
George Morris is noted as the United State’s leading expert in show jumping and will be bringing his experience and knowledge of the sport to the Indoor Ring at the Morven Park International Equestrian Center (MPIEC) October 6-8 from 9am-4:30pm. The MPIEC is located at 47193 Tutt Lane in Leesburg, VA 20176. Riders and auditors [...]
Thursday September 3rd, 2009
More than thirty reenactors from the Civil War will portray Confederate Soldiers at an encampment held on the front lawn of Historic Morven Park (HMP) Saturday, September 19th from 11:00 am-4:00 pm and Sunday, September 20th from 11:00 am – 4:00 PM. HMP is located at 17263 Southern Planter Lane in Leesburg, VA. [...]
Tuesday July 21st, 2009
THE 2009 SUMMER FLING DRESSAGE SHOW
AND
CANAAN RANCH PAS DE DEUX
HOSTED BY MORVEN PARK, AUGUST 1, 2009
The Morven Park International Equestrian Center in Leesburg, Virginia will host the Summer Fling Dressage Show and the Canaan Ranch Pas De Deux on Saturday, August 1, 2009 from 5:00 pm- 8:00 pm at 41793 Tutt Lane in Leesburg, VA [...]