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.
Operating as usual
On this #MuseumMonday we are featuring a pair of shoes in the Davis Collection that were made for Manchu Chinese women. The Manchu were an ethnic group that ruled China from 1644 to 1912. Manchu women were forbidden to bind their feet like Han Chinese women, so their shoes appear flat on the bottom, rather than tiny wedged high heels. The platform shoes are of medium height, and the sides are embroidered with white chrysanthemums, a symbol of longevity.
It's time to support your favorite Park! No, seriously, we NEED friends of the Park LIKE YOU to step up and help us protect, preserve, and enhance this place that we all love so much. If you run here, walk here, or enjoy our beautiful open spaces then PLEASE BECOME A PARK MEMBER TODAY! Join at MorvenPark.org/Membership.
#weLOVEourmembers #MembersMakeADifference #JustDoIt
#DidYouKnow, many women like Viola Winmill and Marguerite Davis rode horses sidesaddle, and we have many examples on display in the Winmill Carriage Museum.Talk about a core workout! Come take a closer look today or any Saturday this month. Don't forget to buy your tickets in advance at MorvenPark.org/calendar
#TakeATour #MustSee #MorvenPark #Equestrian #HorseLover #sidesaddle
Make plans to visit Morven Park's Winmill Carriage Museum this weekend! Hours are noon- 5PM on Saturday and ticket info is available at https://bit.ly/33npUob
#carriage #history #socialdistancing
Thank you equestrian friends and everyone that voted for us in the Loudoun Now "Best Of" competition...we won in TWO categories!!!
The Morven Park International Equestrian Center was voted "Favorite Equestrian Facility" and "Favorite Place to Ride a Horse".
#ThankfulThursday #gratitude #MorvenParkEQ #equestrianlife
Have you heard?? We're hiring!
Morven Park is looking for a full time Maintenance Team Member. Position details--> https://www.morvenpark.org/about/employment.html
Equestrian friends - Fall Horse Trials entry fees go up TODAY and close next week on September 15th. Get your entries in! And if you've already signed up, check out our missing items list at http://bit.ly/HTmissingitems to make sure your entry is complete!
#MorvenParkEQ #THISisit #FallHT #eventing
Credit: Erin Gilmore Photography
Our #MuseumMonday posts for the month of September will be featuring pieces from Morven Park's Asian Art collection! The Davises traveled extensively during the first decade of their marriage and brought back artifacts that ranged from significant pieces of cultural value to small knick-knacks found in tourist shops.
First up, is a Chinese temple drum from the late 19th century. The entire drum set is decorated in Buddhist imagery. The lion-shaped base supports a round animal skin drum painted with a hawk capturing a rabbit on one side, and a pair of phoenixes on the other. Such ceremonial drums are usually installed in the main hall of a temple and used during important ceremonies.
Marguerite chose to set the drum in the front hall of the Davis Mansion. It would have been one of the first pieces seen when guests entered the mansion.
#HistoricHouse #DavisMansion #MuseumFromHome
Morven Park Administrative Offices are closed today in observance of the Labor Day holiday. The gardens and grounds are open until 7:00 p.m. if you would like to visit the Park for a walk, hike, or picnic.
Have you seen our latest news? Check out our September at the Park newsletter!
What's inside? Equestrian show updates, touring the Carriage Museum, and more! September 2020 As summer comes to a close we're inspired to reflect on the tremendous efforts of the Morven Park Building
The Purcellville Southern States Summer Show Series at Morven Park has come to a close! Thank you everyone for making today's show one of the best! A huge congratulations to our division and derby finals winners!
Show photos will be posted on ErinGilmorePhotos.com
#hunterjumper #summerseries #MorvenParkEq
Credit: Erin Gilmore Photography
On Kentucky Derby day, we invite you to visit Carriage Association of America, Inc.'s page and participate in their fancy and goofy hat contest! (or at least scroll through the pictures!)
After submitting your hat photos on our friends' event page, plan a trip to Morven Park's Winmill Carriage Museum for a fun afternoon before the race. Remember, tickets must be purchased in advance and are available at https://bit.ly/3jJLOZ6
#MorvenPark #TakeATour #CAA #CarriageDriving #DerbyDay
The weather is looking AWESOME for a visit to the Park this weekend! Get out of the house, get some exercise, and pay a visit to our Winmill Carriage Museum! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased by clicking on the link below-
https://www.morvenpark.org/about/calendarofevents.html/event/2020/09/05/1599325200/tickets-for-the-winmill-carriage-museum/305036
“It takes sunshine and rain to make a rainbow."
What a fitting quote for this afternoon (and maybe this whole year!)
Hot off the presses! Congrats to our friends at the U.S. Polo Assn.on being ranked 38th overall in License Global Magazine's prestigious list of top 150 global licensors! They were recognized alongside the National Football League, National Basketball Association, NASCAR and Major League Baseball, among others.
#uspoloassn #polo #licensing #uspainspire
Next month we're hosting our Morven Park Fall Horse Trials and we know we'll need your help! Volunteers help as cross country jump judges, ring stewards and a whole host of other positions. Sign up at https://www.eventingvolunteers.com/events/1426/signup
#WeLoveVolunteers #MPMVPs #MorvenPark #THISHorseInsurance #THISIsIt
Photo credit: Lindsay Berreth
Thank you for following along this month as we marked National Women's Suffrage Month at Morven Park! This story is one of perseverance, courage and leadership from all corners of the United States. We are especially proud to elevate the voices of women of the past who fought for the right to vote. #MuseumMonday #WomensVote100 #WomensSuffrageMonth #SuffrageCentennial #MorvenPark
Photo credit: Library of Congress
Looking for something to do on this rainy day? Come and #TakeATour of the Winmill Carriage Museum at Morven Park.
--Ample room for social distancing and face masks are required.
--Purchase advance tickets online for timed entry at https://bit.ly/WCM082920
--Rainy day tip: park behind the Coach House complex to be closer to the Carriage Museum entrance
--Tours start at 1PM, 2PM, 3PM and 4PM
You LOVE Morven Park. We know you do. You walk your dog here, you follow us on Facebook, you've told friends about us...so why not help support us? Become a Park Member today! MorvenPark.org/Membership
We need members like you to help us continue to protect, preserve and enhance Morven Park for current and future generations of visitors. Join now or, before you know it, another month will have gone by and you will have missed a wonderful opportunity to support this place that you love so much!
#MembersMakeItPossible #SupportMorvenPark
Get your tickets for tomorrow! The WCM will be open from noon to 5:00 p.m. but you must purchase tickets in advance!
Here's the link to purchase--> http://bit.ly/WCM082920
#MustSee #MorvenPark #TakeATour #CarriageDriving
We've been missing Polo in the Park on Saturday nights ... how about you? Thank you to our polo fans and friends for their support this summer and THANK YOU to the U.S. Polo Assn. for their sponsorship of the Morven Park International Equestrian Center!
#USPoloAssn #MorvenParkEQ
#LiveAuthentically #BestPartyInLoudoun
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#DidYouKnow that the 19th amendment granting women the right to vote was ratified 100 years ago today?? We continue to support all people's right to use their voice for good through our Morven Park Center for Civic Impact (MorvenPark.org/Education) and through our telling of the stories that made up the suffrage movement.
#WomensVote100 #WomensSuffrageMonth #SuffrageCentennial #MorvenPark #MPCCI
The earth laughs in flowers.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's another #MuseumMonday and we're wondering, when is the last time you brought a picnic to the Park? This Saturday, plan a visit to the Winmill Carriage Museum AND a casual garden picnic with your family! Go to MorvenPark.org/Calendar for more information about tickets and what to expect. Be safe! #TakeATour #SummerPicnic #Gardens #MorvenPark
The weather is GREAT for a visit to Morven Park!
Tickets for the 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. entry to the Winmill Crriage Museum are still available-- https://www.morvenpark.org/about/calendarofevents.html/event-form/wcm-hourly-tickets-/49454/tickets.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Winmill Carriage Museum tomorrow! Tickets must be purchased in advance and don't forget your mask! You can find more information about our updated policies and procedures at www.morvenpark.org/calendar.
#TakeATour #MorvenPark #CarriageDriving #HistoricPreservation #MustSee
Today's FREE virtual event starts in 20 minutes! "Women's Fight for the Vote: a Centennial Celebration", featuring Museum Engagement Manager Jackie Ly and other local presenters starts at 3PM. This online program will cover the history of the women's suffrage movement, which began in Seneca Falls, NY (pictured), followed by discussion on how it impacts our world today. Use this link to watch--> bit.ly/2XZrMS7
#WomensVote100 #WomensSuffrageMonth #SuffrageCentennial #MorvenPark
What are you planning for this weekend? Don't forget that our Winmill Carriage Museum will be open on Saturday from noon to 5:00 p.m. Timed ticketed entry helps with social distancing and face coverings are required for all visitors. For museum details and ticket purchase, visit https://www.morvenpark.org/about/calendarofevents.html/event/2020/08/22/tickets-for-the-winmill-carriage-museum/298477
Don't forget about tomorrow's virtual event! Tune in at 3PM for "Women's Fight for the Vote: A Centennial Celebration".
To mark the centennial of the ratification of the 19th amendment, representatives from Morven Park, the Loudoun League of Women Voters, and the Loudoun Heritage Consortium, including special guest Mrs. Robert “Mimi” Walker, will dive into state and local history and discover how the suffrage movement continues to impact society. Visit https://bit.ly/2XZrMS7 to join the LIVE discussion tomorrow at 3PM.
Equestrian friends -- entries open TODAY for the Morven Park Fall Horse Trials, offering Novice through Advanced level competition! Show dates are October 2-4 and you can register via EventEntries.com.
The FEI levels originally scheduled have been canceled due to COVID-19 concerns. This adjusted format allows us to move forward with competition and provide a great weekend of eventing! For more details, visit MorvenPark.org/HorseTrials.
#horsetrials #eventing #MorvenParkEQ
On this #MuseumMonday we ask you to mark your calendar for this Thursday at 3:00 p.m.. That's when Jackie Ly (pictured at the Lucy Burns Museum in Ocoquan, VA earlier this year in a suffrage sash) will be joined by local presenters talking about the women's suffrage movement in honor of the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment!
This online event is FREE and starts at 3:00 p.m. Wear purple, white or gold and click on bit.ly/2XZrMS7 to join us!
#WomensVote100 #SuffrageCentennial #LoudounCounty #MorvenPark
Like many nonprofits, Morven Park is facing uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our ability to host events, provide mansion tours, and offer services to the public.
If you are able, please consider donating to Morven Park or becoming a Park Member to help sustain us during this difficult time.
Membership --> MorvenPark.org/Membership
Donations--> MorvenPark.org/DonateNow
Now, more than ever, your support of Morven Park is vital and you can make a donation that truly makes a difference!
#SupportMorvenPark #InThisTogether
Does the heat have you dreaming of snow days? Come take a tour TODAY in our air conditioned Winmill Carriage Museum and see several winter sleighs on display to get your mind off the heat. Each vehicle is unique in size, shape and color! Tickets must be purchased in advance and all guests must wear a mask. We hope to see you this afternoon!
TICKET DETAILS--> https://www.morvenpark.org/about/calendarofevents.html/event/2020/08/15/tickets-for-the-winmill-carriage-museum/298476
Today's the day! Leaders of Loudoun in the Great War starts at noon! Take part in today's FREE event where we discuss soldier and civilian experiences during World War I with staff from the George C. Marshall International Center. Visit our page at noon to watch live! #FacebookLive
#WWI #MorvenPark #MarshallHouse #MuseumFromHome
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#DidYouKnow, many women like Viola Winmill and Marguerite Davis rode horses sidesaddle, and we have many examples on display in the Winmill Carriage Museum.Talk about a core workout! Come take a closer look today or any Saturday this month. Don't forget to buy your tickets in advance at MorvenPark.org/calendar #TakeATour #MustSee #MorvenPark #Equestrian #HorseLover #sidesaddle
Get your tickets for tomorrow! The WCM will be open from noon to 5:00 p.m. but you must purchase tickets in advance! Here's the link to purchase--> http://bit.ly/WCM082920 #MustSee #MorvenPark #TakeATour #CarriageDriving
It's another #MuseumMonday and we're wondering, when is the last time you brought a picnic to the Park? This Saturday, plan a visit to the Winmill Carriage Museum AND a casual garden picnic with your family! Go to MorvenPark.org/Calendar for more information about tickets and what to expect. Be safe! #TakeATour #SummerPicnic #Gardens #MorvenPark
We look forward to welcoming you to the Winmill Carriage Museum tomorrow! Tickets must be purchased in advance and don't forget your mask! You can find more information about our updated policies and procedures at www.morvenpark.org/calendar. #TakeATour #MorvenPark #CarriageDriving #HistoricPreservation #MustSee
Does the heat have you dreaming of snow days? Come take a tour TODAY in our air conditioned Winmill Carriage Museum and see several winter sleighs on display to get your mind off the heat. Each vehicle is unique in size, shape and color! Tickets must be purchased in advance and all guests must wear a mask. We hope to see you this afternoon! TICKET DETAILS--> https://www.morvenpark.org/about/calendarofevents.html/event/2020/08/15/tickets-for-the-winmill-carriage-museum/298476
Happy Friday! Did you know we have the equivalent of a sports car in our Winmill Carriage Museum? Belonging to Robert Inman, Marguerite's brother, our Phaeton is luxurious and impressive, especially in person! Come check it out tomorrow afternoon! Ticket purchase details at MorvenPark.org/Calendar. #CarriageDriving #MorvenPark #TakeATour #MustSee
Did you know? The Winmill Carriage Museum and Farm Hand House are OPEN this afternoon! Enhanced safety procedures and policies have been put in place to welcome you back safely. Masks are required as you take in this incredible collection. You are also welcome to enjoy our beautiful Park grounds! Tickets available at MorvenPark.org/Calendar #TakeATour #MustSee #MorvenPark
Check out this video from our first Purcellville Southern States Summer Show Series at Morven Park International Equestrian Center! We can't wait to do it all again this Sunday! To see the Summer Show Series schedule, visit MorvenPark.org/HunterJumper. To become a sponsor of horse shows at Morven Park, email [email protected]. Credit: Erin Gilmore Photography
Our staff sure misses sharing our passion for history with you, so here's our Events Coordinator Alex sharing why she loves history! #AntiquesRoadshow #ephemera #ILoveHistory #HistoricHomes #MorvenPark
#DidYouKnow the Davises have an EXTENSIVE travel book collection? In this #MuseumMonday video, get a closer look, while also helping us guess what the Davises would have stored in a safe tucked away in the library! Share your guesses below. #MorvenPark #TakeATour #MuseumFromHome #MuseumMystery
When your museum is filled with historic art, you have to utilize every chance you get to take a closer look at everything to ensure all is well. In 2019, staff noticed a repair needed to be made- take a look at our team in action working to repair one of our 16th century tapestries! #MuseumMonday #MuseumFromHome #Conservation #DeepClean
Like this bee, we hope you are able to get out and about at Morven Park this weekend! The grounds are open daily from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The gates, parking lots and restrooms remain closed. You can access the Park via the Pedestrian Entrance on Old Waterford Road. #pollinators #TakeAHike #InThisTogether #socialdistancing
Trying to make flower arrangements at home? Or have you simply given up after realizing you're not particularly talented at flower arranging? Well you are in luck, today we're sharing the secret for faking a great arrangement. #HeretoHelp #WednesdayWisdom #LoveintheTimeofCovid
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, 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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