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Purchased in 1903 by Westmoreland and Marguerite Davis, Morven Park encompasses over 1,000 acres of gardens, fields, lawns and wooded areas as well as three museums. Honoring Mrs. Davis' vision, the site now hosts over 250,000 visitors each year who attend equestrian events, special activities, guided tours and educational programs. Open All Year, with the exception of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day Historic Gardens, Turkey Hill Farm, & Hiking Trails are open every day. Morven Park relies on donations from friends like you. Be a part of this special place by making a donation today at MorvenPark.org/DonateNow.
Happy Saturday! The silly character in today's storytime will certainly make you laugh, or cry, if you're a book lover like us! Enjoy "Nibbles, the Book Monster," written and illustrated by Emma Yarlett.
If you're curled up on the couch with a good book today please share what you're reading. We love recommendations! #ReadAcrossLoudoun #HereToHelp #MuseumFromHome #ILoveBooks #BookNerd
The Southern States Purcellville Summer Show Series at Morven Park is coming up next month and we can't wait to see everyone and give out these great prizes!
This year we have classes for everyone including a full Jumper Ring, Total Equine Veterinary Associates Hunter Derby, and a 2' Mini Derby. Prizes are bigger and better than ever. Entry is free for spectators!
A HUGE thank you to:
•Our Title Sponsor Purcellville Southern States
•Division Sponsors CWD, The Tack Box, Edward and Kathryn Harrell, CB Farm, Kim Burke, Katy Cowasjee, and EverReady Farm
•Equestrian Center Sponsors B&D Builders, SmartPak, and In Memoriam Pet Services
Missing Restaurants? Bring date night home! Here's how:
•Put a white table cloth over a table outside.
•Add flowers (in a vase, please) from your yard to the table.
•Set the table with your wedding china and good silver. Use cloth napkins if you've got them.
•Light a candle or two, and maybe add twinkle lights to a nearby tree to amp up the romance.
•Be sure to eat at dusk to get the best "golden hour" lighting
•For extra ambiance, put a "Reserved" sign on the table and print up a menu.
#HeretoHelp #DateNight #LoveInTheTimeofCovid19 #quarantinedatenight
Photo credit: Lock & Company
We're back with another Yoga in the Park video with Anna Reale of RealeYoga.com! Happy #NamasteFriday!
#YogaInThePark #yogatime #HereToHelp
Filmed and produced by Adrien at RealeVisual.com
Editing by Adrien at RealeVisual.com
Instructed by Anna at RealeYoga.com
Written and directed by Anna at RealeYoga.com
Link to video: https://bit.ly/2zi5NfR
Are you and your family history buffs? Maybe you enjoy a healthy dinner debate every now and then? If so, we think you'd enjoy "DocuMadness", a Morven Park lesson that presents high schoolers with 16 important documents from throughout history (seeded in a March Madness style game bracket) and asks them to determine which of the documents is the most historically significant. Here’s a portion of the DocuMadness bracket with 8 of the documents---> https://bit.ly/3cdkQGa. Think you could narrow it down? To help make your decisions, consult our Historical Significance Rubric here --> https://bit.ly/3bdxMdS.
This activity allows students to gain a deeper understanding of the impact made by the historic documents they already study in school, while also sharpening their debate and civic discussion skills. Give it a try with your #homescooler and see what discussions you can spark!
#HereToHelp #MPCivicsAtHome
Why does Jackie Ly, Morven Park's Museum Engagement Manager, love preservation? Watch her video to find out and stay until the end to see some of our beautifully restored carriages in the Winmill Carriage Museum!
#NationalPreservationMonth #MuseumFromHome #WinmillCarriageMuseum #SavedbyWomen #RemembertheLadies
https://youtu.be/7oQ_NygHn3A
Giveaway Reminder--> This Morven Park embroidered hat is up for grabs! Share a photo of your horse (on your page or on the Equestrian Center's page) and tell us about their biggest quirk and you'll be eligible for this week's GIVEAWAY. Don't forget to tag us! The winner will be announced Friday!
Want another chance to win? Check out the equestrian center's Instagram-- @MorvenParkEq
#MissingMorvenPark #InThisTogether #giveawaytime
*One winner per give away/one winner per week*
Come explore with us! This Wednesday, and every Wednesday in the month of May, we will introduce NEW Woodland Explorer activities!
Watch the video below to learn more.
#MPCivicsAtHome #HereToHelp #WoodlandWednesdays
Mother's Day is this Sunday and we have the perfect gift (and you don't have to leave the house for it!).
https://www.morvenpark.org/support/mothers-day-gifts.html
With 1,000 acres of green space, the Park is important to so many people right now who are seeking a quiet respite, a place to exercise, or a safe space to walk with their family. Part of the allure of Morven Park is the great natural beauty of our formal gardens and sprawling landscape. Park staff....
We've reached Part Four of Morven Park's Monarchs at Home educational series!
Today's activity is all about pollination and the the importance of pollinators in our ecosystem--> https://bit.ly/3flZqZj
Elementary-aged students will learn new vocabulary and practice critical thinking in this penultimate Monarchs at Home activity.
#MPCivicsAtHome #HereToHelp #InThisTogether #CitizenScientist
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It's almost time to call it a day and we are truly overwhelmed by the generosity of our friends and neighbors on this Give Choose Day! Thank you on behalf of the staff and Trustees of Morven Park. Please know that your support is appreciated.
#Gratitude #GiveChoose2020 #ThankYou #thisplacematters
It has been a long and rewarding day for us here at Morven Park! We're thrilled to announce that you've helped us raise $12,987 today through your Give Choose donations!
There are still a few more hours left and we would love to break the $13,000 mark before midnight tonight. Will it be your donation that gets us there? Donate at www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark.
#GiveChoose2020 #SupportMorvenPark #GiveLocal
We did it AGAIN! It is just after 6:00 p.m. and we have surpassed our $1,500 fundraising goal and will receive a $1,500 match! THANK YOU to everyone that helped us get here!
There are a few more hours left for #GiveChoose2020, so if you haven't made your donation yet there is still time. Visit www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark.
Greetings Morven Park friends! We are celebrating #GiveChoose2020 all day long and hope you will join in on the fun. Give Choose Day is a 24-hour day of giving meant to help Loudoun County nonprofits. Go ahead and GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE and make a donation at www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark.
As we kick off another hour of #GiveChoose we want to share a message from Morven Park's Equestrian Center Manager, Samantha Franklin, and her mini-horse "Muffin". If you are a fan of Morven Park International Equestrian Center and events hosted there-- like Horse Trials, Polo in the Park, and the Summer Show Series-- consider making a donation today to show your support. www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark
#GiveWhereYouLive #SupportEquestrianSport #SupportMorvenPark
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WE DID IT! We reached our morning match goal of raising $2,500. The staff and Trustees of Morven Park cannot thank you all enough for your support!
We are going to keep this awesome momentum going with another MATCH-- if we raise $1,500 more by 6:30 p.m. tonight an anonymous donor will match it. Spread the word and help us raise more for Morven Park!
#GiveLocal #InThisTogether #GiveChoose2020
We are sooooooo close!!! Help us reach our goal of raising $2,500 by noon today. Visit www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark to donate.
#GiveChoose2020
Facebook friends -- We've been able to raise just over $1,700 so far for Give Choose Day!! Woo-hoo!
We still need you to help us reach our goal! We have a donor that will match all gifts raised (up to $2,500) by noon today! HELP US make it to $2,500 so that we receive the full match. Morven Park needs your support now more than ever!
#GiveChoose2020 #SupportMorvenPark #GiveLocal
Photo credit: Erin Gilmore Photography
Don't just take our word for it . . . here's a Give Choose message from Stacey Metcalfe, a Morven Park Trustee:
"Why am I giving to Morven Park on Give Choose Day? It is my happy place for so many reasons!
As a runner, Morven Park’s beautiful1,000 acres is my Central Park in the middle of Leesburg, with access to miles of trails open 7 days a week, all year round. It’s also where I chose to get married and I love spending summer evenings with my family and friends at Polo in the Park.
I also care deeply about our future, and Morven Park’s Center for Civic Impact is changing the world one student at a time! I am proud of the work they are doing with LCPS!
What you may not know is that Morven Park relies on donations from friends like you to preserve this vital public resource. Please join me today by making your donation at www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark."
#GiveChoose2020 #thisplacematters #GiveWhereYouLive #SupportMorvenPark
Today's the day! Give Choose is finally here and we're so excited to celebrate Loudoun County's nonprofits with you on this 24-hour day of giving. We hope you will choose to #SupportMorvenPark today by making a donation at www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark.
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Wow, news travels fast! Today we get our news from many sources at what seems like lightning speed but during the Davis era people relied on newspapers, journals, and the radio for current news. Enjoy this sneak peak into the Davis Mansion library on this #MuseumMonday.
#NationalPreservationMonth #MuseumFromHome #MorvenPark #radio #sneakpeak #TakeATour
CHECK OUT the updated Youth Leadership Retreat dates and application deadline! MorvenPark.org/Application
Due to COVID-19 concerns, this year's Retreat has been postponed to August 4-6 and the application deadline has been extended to June 15th.
-->Apply to the Morven Park Youth Leadership Retreat to build and strengthen your leadership skills during a fun three-day program.
-->You will meet other middle schoolers from the region, build your leadership toolbox, and develop skills to make your community a better place.
A note about COVID-19 and this year's Youth Leadership Retreat: Like you, Morven Park's staff is closely monitoring the spread and effects of COVID-19 and is committed to ensuring the safety and health of your student.
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#ICYMI here's Morven Park's May newsletter! Peek inside for all of our #HeretoHelp videos, Mother's Day gift ideas, and more!
#DidYouKnow that May is National Preservation Month? We asked Jana Shafagoj, Morven Park's Director of Preservation and History to tell us why she L-O-V-E-S what she does.
#NationalPreservationMonth #HistoricHouse #thisplacematters #MuseumFromHome
Please don't FORGET us on May 5th!
Morven Park needs your support on Give Choose Day--> Tuesday, May 5th. Give Choose is your chance to GIVE LOCAL and Morven Park is a vital resource serving our community, especially in these difficult times. Make your donation at www.givechoose/MorvenPark
(If you want to give now, go for it! Online donations are open!
#GiveChoose2020 #thisplacematters #GiveWhereYouLive #SupportMorvenPark
It was a close one folks, but at the end of the day no one could catch Ms. Jolly who finished the race in 3 seconds! Ms. Jolly ran on a track made of pressed board with a coating.
Coming in 2nd was Blue Streak with 4 seconds on marble, and Stripesy Dan is 3rd on Fiberboard. Sandy was 4th with 10 seconds on paper and For the Win took 11 seconds on cardboard. There you have it, folks. Let us know if you do your own at-home derby!
#HomeTogether #Derby
And they’re off! (sort of) Welcome to the 1st running of the Morven Park Derby!
To commemorate what would have been the 146th Kentucky Derby (postponed until September 5th), Park staff created paper horses and raced them down 4-inch ramps. Who do you think will win? Take a guess in the comments below!
Here's the lineup:
Gate 1- Blue Streak
Gate 2- Stripesy Dan
Gate 3- Ms. Jolly
Gate 4- For the Win
Gate 5- Sandy.
The winning horse will be announced tonight at 7:00 p.m.
We learned how to make our own paper horses (that actually walk!) using an online STEM lesson, find it here: https://frugalfun4boys.com/paper-horse-that-walks/
Did you see us in the paper? Thank you to The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation for recognizing Morven Park's Center for Civic Impact a second time!
Please read about our most recent grant award at LoudounNow.com--> https://loudounnow.com/2020/05/01/morven-park-awarded-second-good-neighbor-grant/
Leesburg’s Morven Park is for the second time a recipient of a Good Neighbor Grant from the Jack Kent Cooke
It's Friday night and time to unwind! How about giving one of our #YogaInThePark videos a try! Your future self will thank you for it!
Yin yoga: https://bit.ly/3aX5x2R
Meditation moment: https://bit.ly/35mB6C5
Vinyasa flow: https://bit.ly/2Ss5R36
#Namaste friends and be sure to come back next Friday for another session of Yoga in the Park!
#HereToHelp #thisplacematters #yogaeverywhere #mindfulness
Filmed and produced by Adrien at Reale Visual
Editing by Adrien at Reale Visual
Instructed by Anna at Reale Yoga
Filmed at Morven Park, Leesburg, VA
Written and directed by Anna at Reale Yoga
In the last of our three-part showcase of Marguerite's bedroom we're going to show you the ultimate closet!
Marguerite had a luxurious en-suite bathroom and dressing room. While it's pretty empty today, we imagine Marguerite needed assistance with any kind of spring cleaning because she would have had this space filled!
If you're spring cleaning at home, we wish you uck!
#MorvenPark #MuseumFromHome #springcleaning #storage #historichouse #NationalPreservationMonth #virtualtour
17195 Southern Planter Ln
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Happy Saturday! The silly character in today's storytime will certainly make you laugh, or cry, if you're a book lover like us! Enjoy "Nibbles, the Book Monster," written and illustrated by Emma Yarlett. If you're curled up on the couch with a good book today please share what you're reading. We love recommendations! #ReadAcrossLoudoun #HereToHelp #MuseumFromHome #ILoveBooks #BookNerd
Greetings Morven Park friends! We are celebrating #GiveChoose2020 all day long and hope you will join in on the fun. Give Choose Day is a 24-hour day of giving meant to help Loudoun County nonprofits. Go ahead and GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE and make a donation at www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark.
As we kick off another hour of #GiveChoose we want to share a message from Morven Park's Equestrian Center Manager, Samantha Franklin, and her mini-horse "Muffin". If you are a fan of Morven Park International Equestrian Center and events hosted there-- like Horse Trials, Polo in the Park, and the Summer Show Series-- consider making a donation today to show your support. www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark #GiveWhereYouLive #SupportEquestrianSport #SupportMorvenPark
We are sooooooo close!!! Help us reach our goal of raising $2,500 by noon today. Visit www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark to donate. #GiveChoose2020
Today's the day! Give Choose is finally here and we're so excited to celebrate Loudoun County's nonprofits with you on this 24-hour day of giving. We hope you will choose to #SupportMorvenPark today by making a donation at www.givechoose.org/MorvenPark.
Wow, news travels fast! Today we get our news from many sources at what seems like lightning speed but during the Davis era people relied on newspapers, journals, and the radio for current news. Enjoy this sneak peak into the Davis Mansion library on this #MuseumMonday. #NationalPreservationMonth #MuseumFromHome #MorvenPark #radio #sneakpeak #TakeATour
#DidYouKnow that May is National Preservation Month? We asked Jana Shafagoj, Morven Park's Director of Preservation and History to tell us why she L-O-V-E-S what she does. #NationalPreservationMonth #HistoricHouse #thisplacematters #MuseumFromHome
Please don't FORGET us on May 5th! Morven Park needs your support on Give Choose Day--> Tuesday, May 5th. Give Choose is your chance to GIVE LOCAL and Morven Park is a vital resource serving our community, especially in these difficult times. Make your donation at www.givechoose/MorvenPark (If you want to give now, go for it! Online donations are open! #GiveChoose2020 #thisplacematters #GiveWhereYouLive #SupportMorvenPark
It was a close one folks, but at the end of the day no one could catch Ms. Jolly who finished the race in 3 seconds! Ms. Jolly ran on a track made of pressed board with a coating. Coming in 2nd was Blue Streak with 4 seconds on marble, and Stripesy Dan is 3rd on Fiberboard. Sandy was 4th with 10 seconds on paper and For the Win took 11 seconds on cardboard. There you have it, folks. Let us know if you do your own at-home derby! #HomeTogether #Derby
In the last of our three-part showcase of Marguerite's bedroom we're going to show you the ultimate closet! Marguerite had a luxurious en-suite bathroom and dressing room. While it's pretty empty today, we imagine Marguerite needed assistance with any kind of spring cleaning because she would have had this space filled! If you're spring cleaning at home, we wish you uck! #MorvenPark #MuseumFromHome #springcleaning #storage #historichouse #NationalPreservationMonth #virtualtour
Hey there #bookworms! Just like the character in today's story, Morven Park is #HereToHelp with another story time. Please enjoy "Sophia Valdez, Future Prez" written by Andrea Beaty and illustrated by David Roberts. Tell us how you're making a difference in your community in the comments below. #ReadAcrossLoudoun #MorvenPark #MuseumFromHome #MakeADifference #LookForTheHelpers #storytime #questioneers
While we can still see the Virginia Bluebells in bloom, enjoy this poetry reading of "It Is A Small Plant" written by William Carlos Williams in 1919 (https://poets.org/poem/it-small-plant). We invite you to use Morven Park's gardens and grounds as inspiration for your next writing session. #NationalPoetryMonth #TakeAHike #NatureWalk #MorvenPark #ReadAcrossLoudoun
Happy Saturday! Congrats on making it through another week ... now it is time to enjoy the weekend and you can start with this virtual tour of Morven Park's gardens! Tell us your favorite spot to enjoy nature's springtime display in the comments below. #ThinkSpring #GardenGrown #MorvenPark #thisplacematters #InThisTogether
In honor of #EarthDay, enjoy a reading of "The Days to Come" written by Medora C. Addison in 1922 (https://poets.org/poem/days-come). April also happens to be National Poetry Month so we encourage you to enjoy reading, or even writing your own poetry, while out on a nature walk. #ReadAcrossLoudoun #EarthWeek2020 #MorvenPark #TakeAHike #NationalPoetryMonth
#DidYouKnow food delivery services are not new? Dairy wagons like the one featured in our Winmill Carriage Museum provided back-door milk bottle service to homes around the county and we thought you'd enjoy a closer look at this important part of history. #MorvenPark #Instacart #delivery #MuseumFromHome
Sending thank you notes? Sending save the dates? Sending invites? Or just trying to reinvigorate the art of love letters and handwritten notes to friends? Here is a secret from the Morven Park Events department on how to address envelopes efficiently and neatly. #PlanningMakesPerfect #GoodToKnow
Welcome back to the Winmill Carriage Museum, this time for a closer look at the Dog Cart, a two-wheeled vehicle used for foxhunting. You'll get a sneak peek at this vehicle from behind the ropes to see at how it was used. If you have pets at home, how do they ride along with you? #MuseumFromHome #carriagedriving #Foxhunting #Foxhunter #DogIsMyCopilot
Morven Park is #HereToHelp with another afternoon story time! "What If Everybody Did That?" written by Ellen Javernick and illustrated by Colleen M. Madden, is a great reminder to everyone that we must do our part to take care of our community. We appreciate your continued support and hope you enjoy this story! #MorvenPark #storytime #ReadAcrossLoudoun
This #MuseumMonday we bring you a closer look at our restored Studebaker Water Wagon! If you once drove a Studebaker automobile or have a great story or photo to share, we'd love to see it! #MorvenPark #ThisPlaceMatters #VirtualTour #MuseumFromHome
It’s finally here… the great "virtual" Easter Egg Hunt! Count down with us and then have some fun finding the eggs (or other items) hidden at your house! #AdventuresWithBeatrix #EasterInThePark #Easter2020
Ok adults! It’s your turn to hide the eggs! Kids, it’s your turn to wait patiently, just like Beatrix the Bunny… and no peeking! Here's a link to some coloring pages that can help keep the kids busy--> https://bit.ly/2y8ZdaY Be sure to come back at 11:30am for a countdown! #AdventuresWithBeatrix #EasterInThePark #Easter2020
Time for i-Spy! Here’s your chance to practice finding eggs and rubber duckies in the Davis Mansion Front Hall. How many can you find? Hint: You might need to watch the video a few times to count them all. Does this give you any ideas for where to hide eggs at home? #AdventuresWithBeatrix #EasterInThePark #Easter2020
While you work on your bunny costume, enjoy this Easter story time from the “Book Nook.” We are reading “I Need an Easter Egg” written by Harriet Ziefert and illustrated by Laura Rader. #AdventuresWithBeatrix #EasterInThePark #ReadAcrossLoudoun
Mark your calendar and join us every Thursday this month to become a Soil Scientist! In these lessons we will talk about different types of soil, conduct our own experiment, and discover ways we can help keep soil healthy. Soil Scientist activities will be appropriate for elementary students, particularly third graders. #MPCivicsAtHome #HereToHelp #CitizenScientist #InThisTogether
Are you already planning the lovely dinner party you'll host once COVID-19 restrictions are lifted? Or, maybe your nuptials have been postponed and you are using this time to handcraft some of your own wedding items? No matter the occasion, we are #HereToHelp! Here is a slideshow demonstrating how to make table cards out of apples and paper leaves. Happy crafting! #WeddingWednesday #MorvenParkEvents #TogetherAtHome
Good news from the Morven Park Center for Civic Impact -- We're #HereToHelp those of you looking for kid-friendly educational activities! Starting next week, we will be adding new content on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. Be on the look out for future posts providing at-home educational content, starting with our 2nd Grade Monarch Butterfly lesson premiering NEXT Tuesday. #InThisTogether #MorvenParkCivics #TogetherAtHome #homeschooling
*GIVEAWAY ALERT* Friends of Morven Park Equestrian Center – we want to hear from you! Like this post and share a photo of your horse along with what you miss most about Morven Park Equestrian Center. Share on your own page or in the comments below. Don't forget to tag us! The winner will be announced on Friday! Want another chance to win? Check out the Equestrian Center's Instagram- @MorvenParkEq. This week's giveaway is made possible by B&D Builders #MondayswithMuffin #MissingMorvenPark #TogetherAtHome *One winner per giveaway/one winner per week*
Hi again from the Dining Room of the Davis Mansion! Here's a special look at two very unique pieces, a Japanese screen and an Italian china cabinet. We could spend hours in this room but we're moving on to highlight other parts of the mansion! Look for us next week in the Front Hall. #VirtualTour #MuseumFromHome #MorvenPark #ThisPlaceMatters
Welcome back to the Dining Room! Morven Park's Davis Mansion is filled with spectacular furnishings, but many visitors love admiring our spotless silver collection, all original to the Davis and Inman families. Here's an up close look at a few of our favorites! #MorvenPark #VirtualTour #MuseumFromHome #silverspotlight #thisplacematters
Parents: We're #HereToHelp! We've got your afternoon storytime covered! Join Morven Park staff in this fun reading of "A Garden of Opposites", authored and illustrated by Nancy Davis (published by Schwartz & Wade). Morven Park is excited to participate in Loudoun Literacy Council's #ReadAcrossLoudoun initiative. Enjoy! #MuseumFromHome #reading #MorvenPark #garden #springtime #storytime
Morven Park, Loudoun County's most important community resource for current and future generations, has something for everyone! This 1,000-acre oasis in the heart of the county is home to the world-renowned Morven Park International Equestrian Center, the premier Morven Park Athletic Field Complex, the historic Davis Mansion, and the unique Winmill Carriage Museum. The picturesque grounds are open to the public every day, while the mansion and museum tour hours vary with the seasons. Tour schedules and a calendar of equestrian, athletic, and special events can be found at MorvenPark.org.
Many visitors believe that Morven Park is a city or county resource, but it is actually a nonprofit that relies on support from people like you to remain open to the public. Support the Park at MorvenPark.org/DonateNow.
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