 Leesburg Welcomes You
As the Mayor of Leesburg, I am proud to welcome you to the Town during this very
important time in our history.
Whether you have been a resident of Leesburg for decades or days, I welcome you
to this very special place. During the distance of time since it was founded in
1758, Leesburg has been home, a business location or a vacation destination for
some very important people, not the least of which are residents like yourself.
Notable visitors to Leesburg include Francis "Lightfoot" Lee, whose family was
honored in the very naming of our town, and Thurgood Marshall who, along with
other attorneys, tried one of the landmark legal battles that led to Brown v.
Board Education, the Supreme Court case that ultimately struck down
segregation. Among our former residents we count General George C. Marshall,
Army Chief of Staff during World War II, Secretary of State under President
Truman, architect of the Marshall Plan for the recovery of war-torn Europe and
Nobel Peace Prize recipient. It is this rich history, keen sense of
preservation and lively sense of community that marks Leesburg's special place
in history from 1758 to today as we launch into our 250th Anniversary
celebrations.
Over time Leesburg has transitioned from a colonial village of 60 acres along
Virginia's western frontier to a community that is complex, cosmopolitan, and
diverse. Along this important continuum of time, Leesburg has preserved its
natural beauty, charm and historic architecture as well as its sense of
community, hospitality and progressive thinking. We are proud of this place we
call home.
Throughout 2007 and 2008 and beyond, I encourage you to become reacquainted
with your community. There are a host of opportunities to participate in
special events and programs that will recharge your spirit and enrich your
senses. Encourage your family and friends to return to Leesburg and Loudoun
County to experience this special time with you if they once lived here and
have moved away. We're happy you're here, and are certain you will enjoy all
the events throughout 2007 and 2008.
Kristen Umstattd, Mayor of the Town of Leesburg
 Come Celebrate Loudoun County With
Us
What an exciting time to be in Virginia, and especially right here in Loudoun
County. This year we celebrate the 400th Anniversary of Jamestown, and the
250th Anniversary of our own county’s founding. Plans to commemorate these
milestones are underway, and we look forward to a year-long schedule of
programs, legacy projects, educational experiences and many other events.
Loudoun County’s 250th anniversary celebration presents us all with a unique
opportunity to become part of the fabric of our community. We are blessed to
live in an area of striking physical beauty: mountains, rivers and creeks,
acres of open countryside, historic small towns and farms, and forward-looking
planned communities. This year, we’ll get to know Loudoun County and its past,
and gain a new appreciation of our own place in this marvelous community.
I am delighted to invite you to bring your family and friends to Discover,
Experience and Celebrate the treasure that is Loudoun County, Virginia. Please
explore these pages for interesting stories about how our home came to be, and
see the ever-growing schedule of events for ideas about how you can participate
in Loudoun County’s 250th anniversary celebration.
Scott K. York, Chairman
Loudoun County Board of Supervisors
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For more information, please contact
Scott Parker at 703-771-2700.
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