Opportunities to learn more about local WWII and D-Day History in Leesburg

Dodona Manor, George C. Marshall's historic residence, General George C.  Marshall is renowned world wide as a major architect of the allied victory in World War II as well as the author of The Marshall Plan which was key in securing the future success of 17 European nations following the war. Learn more about General Marshall, his family and his life of service to the United States by touring his home or attending scheduled special events. For additional information, please visit   www.georgecmarshall.org/dodona

Thomas Balch Library,  specializing in Loudoun County history and Genealogy,  operated by the Town of Leesburg, the Thomas Balch Library is a tremendous resource for information on World War II heroes serving at home and abroad. The Library is also hosting a George C . Marshall exhibit through the month of June. For additional information, please visit www.leesburgva.gov/departments/thomas-balch-library

Oatlands, a National Historic Landmark just south of Leesburg, was home to the influential Eustis family at the time of the second World War. Learn more about their contributions and sacrifice to the war effort by taking part in a guided tour or attending one of their many special events.  For additional information, please visit www.oatlands.org

While visiting Leesburg, please enjoy our local shops and restaurants in our beautiful Old and Historic District, and visit our WWII monument created by one of the Monuments Men at the historic courthouse (corner of King and Market Streets). Click to view our Locally Leesburg Map for a listing of downtown businesses.

Want to Learn More?

View our Leesburg At War interactive story map (Click the image below)

View our interactive grounds tour map of Dodona Manor (click the image below)