Morven Park News


A Welcome Break for Wounded Soldiers

Monday July 11th, 2011

It’s not often that a stretch “Hummer” limo pulls into Morven Park’s main gate. And when one arrived on Thursday, June 16, it was carrying a very special group of visitors: four families of soldiers who are in treatment at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C.
Loudoun Therapeutic Riding, an equine-assisted therapy program [...]

Morven Park Gates Make ‘Grand Entrance’

Monday July 11th, 2011

MEDIA ADVISORY
June 6, 2011
WHAT: The antique wrought iron gates are being re-installed at Morven Park today after an extensive, 6-month restoration.
WHEN: From 8 a.m. through the afternoon, Monday, June 6.
WHERE: The main entrance to Morven Park from Waterford Road, just past Ida Lee Park, 1st driveway past the entrance to the Marion [...]

You Are What You Eat

Monday July 11th, 2011

Morven Park introduces a new lecture series in partnership with local farmers and wineries. “Food For Thought” introduces farmers of Loudoun County to local residents who have an interest in good, healthy and sustainable foods. Different farmers will be highlighted at each event, and will speak about current issues and historic trends in agriculture, [...]

Join Morven Park for Discounts, Special Invitations & Members-Only Benefits

Tuesday May 24th, 2011

Morven Park has launched its first-ever membership program, offering opportunities for free tours, discounts on programs, invitations to members-only events, plus special recognition of its charter members.
“We are re-doubling our efforts to reflect the original ideals of Gov. Westmoreland Davis, in whose memory Morven Park has been preserved and promoted,” said Executive Director Frank Milligan.
In [...]

Bull Run Hunt Holds Onto Fox Hunters’ Challenge Cup Title

Wednesday May 18th, 2011

Members of the Bull Run Hunt dominated the field during the second semi-annual Hunter Pace Challenge at Morven Park, benefiting Loudoun Therapeutic Riding (LTR) and Morven Park.
With Bull Run teams of riders finishing first in both the Masters’ Class and 1st Field levels and taking the “Crack-a-Whip,” best horn blowing, and best flask (judged on [...]

Come to an Old-Fashioned Country Fair at Morven Park

Wednesday May 18th, 2011

Back in the 1920s, the 55th governor of Virginia, Westmoreland Davis, would open the grounds of his Morven Park home to invite the community to informal ice cream socials.
The public is invited to recreate these community-building events at Morven Park’s first-ever Governor’s Country Fair, Sunday, June 5, at 11 am. – 4 p.m. While Gov. [...]