Loudoun County clips

Holly Morris (Fox 5 news) visits Mom's Apple Pie in Leesburg The Battle at Balls Bluff (Oct 1861). This was an early battle in the Civil. It occurred shortly after the Union defeat at Manassas. East met West (Virginia regiments meet California line) for the first time in the War. Again, the Union troops were beaten badly. Lincoln ordered that "Someone must pay".

Itenerary: The Plan for the 2nd Leg of the Tour

Traveling south on Route 15 through Loudoun and Prince William Counties, VA. (37 miles)

 5. Lucketts and Leesburg VA. Including Balls Bluff National Cemetery.

 6. Oatlands Manor and Banshee Rocks.

7. Oak Hill, home of President James Monroe

8. Aldie Mill Historic District, Mount Zion Church, and Buckland. Passing through Haymarket.

5th stop: Lucketts and Leesburg, VA

We are now on the 2nd leg of the Journey. Our 5th stop included shops in and around Lucketts, Leesburg, and the Balls Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery.

This is the statue of General George C. Marshall, who had a summer home in Leesburg (Dodona Manor). We arrived too late to tour, but not too late for Mom's Pie at the tiny little shop across the street. We hope to tour Dodona Manor and the gardens another time. It was just Alison and I on this trip. Eddie is vacationing in Vermont, no doubt having his own fun. We came down Rt 15 through Point of Rocks and made a visit to the antique shops in and near Lucketts. I bought 2 great lamps, one decorative and one functional. As suggested in the biik, we shopped at My Wits End Antiques (near Point of Rocks Bridge) and The Old Lucketts Store. Now that the weather is nicer, the vegetable stand in Lucketts was open, with lovely strawberries. Its easy to recognize the place, because of the statue of the horse.

In Leesburg we found the visitor center at the Tuscarora Mill. After picking up plenty of literature, we had a delicious "girls' lunch" at a trendy restaurant. Balls Bluff Battleground and Cemetery was our next destination, since we had already spent plenty of money. There was no admission at this small historic site, and we arrived just in time to join the interpretive tour. It is truly amazing that a battle, considered inconclusive at the time, influenced how generals and military leaders proceed (even today). {Check out the link. It is very interesting.}

On the way out of town, we stopped at Mom's Apple Pie Company. It's a teeny tiny shop in the Y intersection coming into the historic part of town. We passed by the many great antique shops and other elegant shopping in Leesburg in the old section of town. Leesburg is great, but it's too easy to spend money there. Then again, there are so many great places to spend that money!!! Next stop: Oatlands VA!

Mom

Sadly, we didn't do much touring in April and May. My mother's condition was worsening, and we stayed around to help. She passed from this life on Saturday, May 12 2012. We will miss her dearly. She enjoyed daytrips and history in her younger days. Love you, Mom!

Way off the tour... Fairmont, WV

On May 11-13, we traveled to Fairmont State University, where I received my Masters degree! Finally done!