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Historic Leesburg Guided Walking Tour

25 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
Duration

1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Learn all about Leesburg Virginia and the history of the area on this guided, small group walking tour. This is about an hour and a half long excursion, where you’ll amble along and make stops at several places, like Tally Ho Theater, Joseph Norris House, the Loudoun Museum, and St. James’ Episcopan Church, and plenty more stops.

  • Walk through the town of Leesburg and soak up the history
  • Make several stops at churches, museums, and historical buildings
  • Learn the history from your guide along the way
  • Enjoy the fresh air on this thorough, walking tour

What To Expect

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Tally Ho Theater



A completely renovated theater depicting art deco architecture.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. James’ Episcopal Church



This beautiful church is one of only two examples of Romanesque Revival architecture in Leesburg.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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Philip Nolan House – Lore has it that the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence were stored here in the War of 1812.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Glenfiddich House/Harrison Hall – Robert E. Lee and other Confederate generals met here to plan the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Loudoun Museum



The museum grounds has a rare, diamond-notched log house that was characteristic of the rustic, frontier-like architecture of eary Leesburg.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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Joseph Norris House is an unusual example of Queen Anne and Georgian Revival stylistic elements.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Old Stone House — Also known as the William Baker house, it is the oldest house in Leesburg; an example of 18th century Pennsylvania Dutch architecture. Lore has it that George Washington used the house as a temporary headquarters as a militia Colonel late in the French and Indian War.

5) Old log house on the grounds of the Loudoun History Museum – an example of the rustic, frontier-like architecture characteristic of early Leesburg.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mt Zion United Methodist Church



Mount Zion United Methodist Church has the longest continuing African American congregation in Virginia. Architecturally, the church is built in the Gothic Revival style..

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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John Janney House – Formerly owned by John Janney, who played a key role in the Virginia secessionist movement.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lightfoot Restaurant



Formerly People’s National Bank, this building was reconstructed in 1905 and displays Romanesque Revival architecture.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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Loudoun County Courthouse is recognized as a National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Site.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Food and Drinks

Durations

1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

25 W Market St, Leesburg, VA 20176, USA
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