EVENTS
“This Ol’ Country Girl” 5th Annual Concert
Experience the unforgettable music of Patsy Cline, performed by Bess Putnam, at our 5th Annual Tribute Concert.
A Reading of Common Sense
This public reading recreates that original experience, using multiple readers throughout the space to bring Thomas Paine’s words to life and explore how his arguments helped persuade Americans to embrace independence during the opening months of the Revolution.
Crossroads of Liberty
Join us for an engaging open house exploring the Virginia Piedmont’s vital role in the early fight for Independence.
2025 Educators of the Year Awards Reception
Please join us in honoring the Oatlands Education Staff as our 2025 Educators of the Year!
Christmas in Camp: Holiday Traditions in the Civil War
Join Musician Bess Putnam in a musical exploration of the songs, stories, and Christmas traditions of soldiers and community members during the American Civil War.
2025 Historic Homes Dinners
Join the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area for a series of elegant dinner parties at a variety of privately owned historic houses in the Heritage Area.
27th Annual Conference on the Art of Command in the Civil War
Registration is now available for the 26th Annual Conference on the Art of Command in the Civil War.
Divided Loyalties: The Dulany Family and the American Revolution
Join VPHA Director of Education for a discussion into the Dulany Family during the American War for Independence.
History Hike at the Piedmont Memorial Overlook
Join us for a fascinating history hike at PEC’s Piedmont Memorial Overlook!
Desperate Flight: The Wanzer-Grigsby Escape
On Christmas Eve, 1855 six men and women escaped from several local plantations, risking everything for a chance at freedom. Join the Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area as we explore the remarkable true story of their death-defying journey.
Lafayette’s Legacy: A Loudoun County Perspective
Join a panel of historians for an exploration into the life and legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette, on the anniversary of his visit to Loudoun County 200 years ago.
The Heritage Area in the American War for Independence
Join VPHA’s living historians for an evening of exploration into the Heritage Area’s community during the American War for Independence.
"The Hardest Fight I ever Saw": The Battle of Upperville at Kirkby Farm
Join VPHA on the 162nd Anniversary of the Battle of Upperville with a unique look at the fighting at Kirkby Farm, known then as the Thomas Farm.
Entombed in Mystery: The Hidden Sculpture at Oak Spring
Enjoy a look into a lost sculpture made for the grave of 35th US president John F. Kennedy, and an exclusive tour of Bunny Mellon’s Oak Spring Garden Library.
Reluctant Witness: Nicholas Cresswell Views the Revolution from Loudoun
Raise a glass with Nicholas Cresswell! Join us at Catoctin Creek Distilling and learn about the life, travels, and observations of Cresswell, an English visitor to Loudoun and America as the Revolutionary War broke out.
A Cocktail Reception for the American Civil War Museum
Join VPHA and the American Civil War Museum for a cocktail reception at historic Dundrillin Farm.
Mosby & Old Denton: A Legacy in Artifacts
Join VPHA and local experts at one of the Heritage Area’s most cherished historic homes!
“This Ol’ Country Girl” 4th Annual Patsy Cline Concert
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Hear the classic hits of Patsy Cline performed by Bess Putnam, and enjoy the stories of her rise to prominence int the Virginia Piedmont and Shenandoah Valley.
The History of the Orange County Hounds
Join us for an in depth look at one of the Heritage Area’s most celebrated historic hunts.
The Last Year of Mosby's Rangers
Join us on an exploration into the last year of the 43rd Cavalry Battalion, and the postwar years of John Singleton Mosby and his rangers.
Christmas in Camp: Holiday Traditions During the Civil War
Hear the popular music enjoyed by soldiers during Christmas time in the American Civil War, and listen to the stories of soldiers’ Christmas experiences.
Upperville Burning: The 1864 Loudoun Burning Raid
Join VPHA and living historians at the McPherson Mill and House in Upperville, Virginia for an exploration of the 1864 Loudoun Burning Raid.
Guest of The Nation: The Marquis de Lafayette
Immerse yourself in the remarkable life of the Marquis de Lafayette, a pivotal figure in both the American and French Revolutions. Join us in an in-depth look at the "Hero of Two Worlds" as we approach the 200th anniversary of this visit in 2025.
26th Annual Conference on the Art of Command in the Civil War
VPHA’s annual Art of Command Conference Returns with “Grant Takes Command Part II”.
Historic Hike Through Blandy Experimental Farm
Join VPHA and Blandy Experimental Farm to discover this historical and botanical beauty offered in Virginia’s state designated arboretum.
3rd Annual History in Agriculture Concert "Century Farms of the Piedmont: Songs From a Rural Way of Life"
Celebrate our Farming community’s rich history with a concert performed by Blue Mountain Songbird and Friends!
The Heroes of Brandywine
An exploration of Piedmont soldiers and their role in the climactic 1777 Battle of Brandywine.
“Great Things are Expected From the Virginians” The Chilton House and Family
Fauquier County’s own Captain John Chilton led Heritage Area soldiers in battle during the American War for Independence. Discover his story and the rich legacy of the Chilton Family at their historic home in Warrenton, Virginia.
Mountville: Then & Now
Join preservationist Paul Lawrence in an exploration of the Loudoun County village of Mountville.
VPHA Summer Social
Join us for a family-friendly, membership social at the VPHA headquarters of the historic Caleb Rector House.
Chasing Jeb Stuart and John Mosby with Bob O'Neill
Author and Historian Bob O’Neill returns to the Heritage Area to discuss his book Chasing Jeb Stuart and Mosby: The Union Cavalry in Northern Virginia from Second Manassas to Gettysburg.
Ovoka Farm: Jewel of the Crooked Run
Join us for a relaxing evening in the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains at beautiful historic Ovoka Farm. Click here for more information.
PFHCF & VPHA Historic Trail Ride
Join VPHA and the Piedmont Foxhounds Conservation Fund on a Historic Trail Ride through the Unison Battlefield landscape and surrounding Piedmont territory. Click here for more information. This program is sold out.