The diary of a young soldier named Robert Moore and the presence of numerous relics have long proved that an area within Morven Park’s 1,000-plus acres was once a Confederate encampment site. Thanks to the donation of an environmental and cultural resources consulting firm, Morven Park will soon have a concise map indicating where those [...]
Amidst the marshmallow chicks, plastic grass, and commercial overload of Easter, take a moment to enjoy the sunshine and learn about keeping Easter healthy during Morven Park’s “Eco-Friendly Easter” event, Saturday, April 23.
From 10 a.m. to noon, families can romp around in the expansive lawn of the Gov. Westmoreland Davis Mansion, learn about healthy Easter [...]
Settle in on the elegant portico or spread a blanket on the lush lawn of the Westmoreland Davis Mansion, take a sip of wine and a bite of food associated with love, and watch the sparks fly! The Mansion provides the perfect vantage point for the Ida Lee Park and several other area fireworks displays [...]
Who has the best fox hunt club in the area? Morven Park is offering that challenge as it invites foxhunters to its benefit Hunter Pace event on Sunday, May 15, followed by an afternoon History Tour Trail Ride through the property’s wooded trails.
Proceeds from the event will go toward the expansion of therapeutic riding for [...]
The Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Inc., which oversees the 1,000-acre Morven Park historic site and equestrian center, announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Trustees: Nancy Parsons of Keswick and Peter Burnett of Hamilton.
“Each brings unique talents, experiences, and energies to our organization,” said Morven Park Executive Director Frank Milligan. “We [...]
To match the newly restored interior of the former home of Virginia’s 55th governor, Westmoreland Davis, Morven Park has now “put a new coat of paint” on its public tour program, celebrating its launch with a weekend of free activities, April 1-3.
On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the community is invited to free tours of the [...]
