George C. Marshall International Center

11/12/2019

Loudoun veterans honored in ceremony at Dodona Manor

https://www.loudountimes.com/news/loudoun-veterans-honored-in-ceremony-at-dodona-manor/article_056bb740-04a2-11ea-9f03-23afd208f4c7.html

Men and women who have served their country were honored Monday morning at the 15th Annual Veterans Day commemoration at Dodona Manor in downtown Leesburg.

11/11/2019

IndED Academies

Thanks for joining us IndED Academies.

We had the honor of celebrating Veterans Day at the George C. Marshall International Center. An inspiring address from Adm. T. Joseph Lopez, and honorably emceed by Major Dennis Boykin.

It’s important to remember, as the Admiral alluded to, that Veterans Day was conceived as a simultaneous celebration of victory and of peace, as it was originally Armistice Day celebrating the end of World War I.

From all of us at IndED, we offer a special thanks to those who have served in helping preserve our liberty.
#GCMIC #Veteransday
Enjoy your Veterans Day!

11/11/2019

Thank you Delegate Wendy Gooditis for joining us today.

It was an honor to celebrate our veterans this morning with these incredible public servants at the George C. Marshall International Center in Leesburg. To all our men and women who have worn the uniform - thank you for your service to our country!

11/11/2019

Thank you for attending our 15th Annual Veterans Day commemoration.

General Marshall would have been humbled to see so many honored on his lawn at his home, Dodona Manor.

11/11/2019

Veterans Day at George C Marshall’s Dodona Manor

11/11/2019

Don't forget to join us today at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor for our annual Veterans Day commemoration! The event begins at 10:30 a.m.

#TownOfLeesburg #LoudounCounty #DodonaManor #VeteransDay

11/10/2019

We're excited for our annual Veterans Day commemoration event tomorrow at 10:30 a.m.! We hope to see you there!

#TownOfLeesburg #LoudounCounty #DodonaManor #VeteransDay

11/08/2019

Local veterans will once again display their antique military jeeps at our Veterans Day event this coming Monday at 10:30 a.m. Come out and join us!

#TownOfLeesburg #LoudounCounty #DodonaManor #VeteransDay

11/08/2019

In November 1945, George C. Marshall was sent to China to settle the #Chinese Civil War between the Nationalists and #Communists. By January 1947, the Marshalls returned with many wonderful Chinese works of art.

These detailed works of #artistry are symbols of ancient workmanship but also of contentious Sino-American political relations. Help us continue to preserve these works by donating or becoming a member at www.georgecmarshall.org

📷: Detail of laquer chest
📷: Detail of a watercolor by Madame Chiang Kai-shek
📷: Detail of a watercolor by Ling-fu Yang

#gcmic #china #art #museum #historichouse #preservation #membership #orgsnizerofvictory #donate #leesburg #visitloudoun

11/06/2019

We hope you'll join us this coming Monday for our annual Veterans Day commemoration event on the grounds of George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor. This year our keynote speaker will be Admiral T. Joseph Lopez, USN (Ret.)

#TownOfLeesburg #LoudounCounty #DodonaManor #VeteransDay

11/04/2019

We hope you'll join us next Monday for our fifteenth annual Veterans Day commemoration event at George C. Marshall's Dodona Manor at 10:30 a.m. This event will be under tent on the grounds and is free and open to the public.

#TownOfLeesburg #LoudounCounty #DodonaManor #VeteransDay #event Town of Leesburg, Virginia

10/31/2019

Happy Halloween

BOO! Happy Halloween from the haunted halls of Dodona Manor. Do you hear that creak of the floor, or the closing of a door? Marshall's ghost might be forevermore....

#gcmic #happyhalloween #ghost #spooky #spookyseason #holiday #fall

10/30/2019

Having a great turn out at our Red Cross blood drive commemorating the 70th anniversary of George C. Marshall as president of the American Red Cross.

There is still time to drop by and donate as there is currently an emergency need for blood.

American Red Cross, National Capital Region

10/29/2019

This week in 1936, George Marshall becomes a one star general and head of 35 Civilian Conservation Corps camps in Oregon and Washington.

The CCC was created as part of #FDR’s New Deal programs to put young men back to work. The Corps built roads through national parks, electrified rural areas, and more! General Marshall’s experience here prepared him to lead citizen soldiers during #WWII.

#gcmic #ccc #newdeal #leadership #onthisday #history #oregon #washington #greatdepression

10/22/2019

It’s always great to see visitors enjoying their time at Dodona Manor! Did you enjoy your visit? Review us on TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google to spread the word!

#gcmic #tripadvisor #yelp #google #reviews #georgecmarshall #dodonamanor #history #visitloudoun #leesburg #loudouncounty #historicsite

10/21/2019

Did you know General Marshall is nicknamed the "Father of the Jeep?" Marshall owned his own Jeep, seen below, after purchasing the two-door Willys-Overland model in 1948.

Since 1940, The Jeep has become a staple of WWII
soldier transportation, and later of off-roading tradition. Some take this tradition even further by participating in a Jeep Jamboree!

Take a look: https://tinyurl.com/y54fzcpm

#gcmic #jeep #jeepjamboree #wwii #transportation #car #willys #history #leesburg #georgecmarshall #visitloudoun

10/18/2019

Join us in a reception on November 21 at Lightfoot Restaurant to celebrate the 70th anniversary of George C. Marshall's presidency of the American Red Cross. Help support this important humanitarian organization and preserve the legacy of General Marshall

VIP pre-sale tickets are available now! Your $30 ticket includes a collectible commemorative booklet, “A Tonic to my Spirit,” and reception. Cash bar available. $40 cash only at the door.

Buy your tickets now! https://tinyurl.com/yxjs54tg

#gcmic #cause #georgecmarshall #americanredcross #redcross #aid #humanitarian #event #organizerofvictory #locoliving #visitloudoun #leesburg #donate

10/16/2019

We were pleased to host Bill Ratner, a retired naval captain, at Dodona Manor on a private tour! Mr. Ratner has always admired General Marshall, and seeing his home was “extra special.”

Looking to book a private tour? Call us at 703-777-1301 or email us at [email protected] for more info!

#gcmic #tour #historichome #navy #bookatour #historichousemuseum #organizerofvictory #captain #military #veteran #visitloudoun #leesburg

10/15/2019

The George C. Marshall International Center is proud to host Loudoun County’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration on the historic grounds of Dodona Manor.

This year’s celebration will feature performances by the Briar Woods High School Falcon Regiment and a special address by Admiral T. Joseph Lopez.

#gcmic #veteransday #loudouncounty #leesburg #celebration #commemoration #salute #military #organizerofvictory #visitloudoun #navy #army #airforce #coastguard #historic Town of Leesburg, Virginia

10/10/2019

A big thank you to David Roll and everyone who attended our event on Tuesday night! Roll discussed his new biography, “George Marshall, Defender of the Republic,” and answered questions from the audience.

Your support helps us continue these great programs!

#gcmic #davidroll #author #marshall #biography #event #program #donate #museum #leesburg #locoliving #history

10/09/2019

At Dodona Manor, the 1950s never leave! Although the Marshalls were not heavy smokers, sterling silver Ronson lighters and unfiltered Camel cigarettes were left for the convenience of guests. Yuck!

#gcmic #dodonamanor #1950s #50s #vintage #yesteryear #museum #historichouse #preservation #silver #thisplacematters

10/03/2019

On October 1, 1949, President Harry Truman announced the appointment of whom he called “the greatest living American” to the presidency of the American Red Cross. The man, a five star general and former secretary of state, would go on to transform the humanitarian organization into the formidable monument of aid it is known for today. The man, is George C. Marshall.

As a military commander, Marshall had sought public support for Red Cross drives, and war’s-end reports praised the organization’s service to the men of the armed forces. Marshall’s appeals for the European Recovery Program were of the exact kind needed by the Red Cross when Basil O’Connor stepped down. As president, Marshall would travel over 30,000 miles for Red Cross business.

#gcmic #aid #arc #gcmredcross #wisdom #quote #inspirationalquotes #president #leesburg #loudoun #leadership

10/03/2019

Today marks the 70th anniversary of George C. Marshall’s first day on the job as president of the American Red Cross.

To commemorate this historic occasion, the GCMIC is proud to announce its partnership with the American Red Cross, National Capital Region and American Red Cross serving Loudoun County for a two-month long celebration.

Stay tuned for upcoming events and ways you can support your local Red Cross!

#gcmic #redcross #aid #marshall #arc #gcmredcross #humanitarian #anniversary #leesburg #loudoun #history #70years

09/30/2019

#Fall is in the air at Dodona Manor! Stop by to get a look at the Marshalls’ festive fall china and our beautiful autumn flower arrangements.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit, the Marshall Center relies on your generous donations to continue the preservation of George and Katherine Marshall’s belongings for generations to come. Donate or become a member at www.georgecmarshall.org.

#gcmic #preservation #autumn #giving #donate #china #flowers #historic #leesburg #visitloudoun #membership #leaves #silver #aesthetic

09/24/2019

Think the 71-year-old Marshall Plan is history? Think again.

The Marshall Plan has become a big buzz word in this year's political campaigns. But how does this work of post-war peace compare to candidates' 21st century promises? Listen to NPR All Things Considered and get some better insight into what General Marshall's vision entailed.

https://www.npr.org/2019/09/16/761329044/the-marshall-plan-is-having-a-moment

#gcmic #marshallplan #erp #npr NPR #radio #europeanunion #georgecmarshall #peace #coldwar #leesburg #allthingsconsidered

09/21/2019

What better way to celebrate #InternationalDayofPeace than by recognizing the architect of post-WWII #peace, George C. Marshall.

General Marshall’s peacekeeping efforts from defeating the Axis powers to rebuilding war-torn Europe through the Marshall Plan to saving the American Red Cross make him the foremost symbol of peace in the 20th century.

Want to learn more about the man President Truman called “the greatest living American”? Dodona Manor is open for FREE today as part of Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day. Bring your downloaded or printed ticket for a free guided tour of Marshall’s historic home and gardens.

#gcmic #dayofpeace #american #organizerofvictory #architectofpeace #nobelprize #wwii #history #leesburg #museumday

09/17/2019

Happy #ConstitutionDay! On this day in 1787, the US Constitution was signed by 39 members of the Constitutional Convention.

Can you guess who was elected president of the convention? That’s right, George Washington! General Marshall admired Washington and even hung this print of the first #president in his bedroom at Dodona Manor.

#gcmic #georgewashington #constitution #freedom #1stpresident #potus1 #organizerofvictory #leesburg

09/16/2019

Thank you to everyone who attended our flagpole dedication ceremony! We were honored to have Virginia Military Institute cadets raise the #American flag and General Marshall's five-star flag above the grounds of Dodona Manor.

Thank you again to the VMI Class of 1985 for your generous funding of this flagpole and for your continued support of the GCMIC.

See below for some photos of the event!

#gcmic #dedication #ceremony #historic #marshall #dodonamanor #vmi #community #vfw #peace #leesburg
#visitloudoun #locoliving #leesburghistory #loudouncounty

09/13/2019

We were proud to host members from the Initiative junger Transatlantiker / Young Transatlantic Initiative a non-profit organization committed to strengthening German-American relations.

Much like GCMIC, the Young Transatlantic Initiative engages younger generations to better understand and foster political and societal relations across the Atlantic.

#gcmic #youngergeneration #fosteryouth #education #marshallvalues #visitloudoun #history #leesburg #germany #america #politics

09/11/2019

Today, like every day, we #neverforget.

#gcmic #nyc #architectofpeace #antiterrorism #remember #history

09/09/2019

One word: SHOES!👞🥾

General Marshall owned a fine collection of shoes and boots and we’re fortunate enough to have 12 pairs in our collection. Ranging from white summer shoes to gardening boots to Chinese slippers, Marshall had a lot of choices!

#gcmic #shoes #leesburg #history #fashion #fashionhistory #visitloudoun #locoliving

09/04/2019

Join us at three Loudoun County Public Library locations as Marshall Historian Rachel Thompson recounts General Marshall’s world-defining accomplishment: the European Recovery Program.

#gcmic #lcpl #library #publiclibrary #loudouncounty #organizerofvictory #peace #marshallplan #erp #history #locoliving #visitloudoun

09/01/2019

On September 1, 1939, 80 years ago today, Brig. General George C. Marshall jumps three ranks to General has he is sworn in as U.S. Army Chief of Staff.

But why did Marshall wear a white suit instead of his military uniform? This was in fact a strategic move as the same day, Hitler invaded Poland, igniting the Second World War. Marshall did not want the US to appear aggressively militaristic, something a uniform could convey from a country who was not yet keen on involving itself in foreign affairs. And who doesn’t love a snazzy suit?

#gcmic #wwii #chiefofstaff #military #hitler #army #organizerofvictory #80years #anniversary #otd #history #visitloudoun #poland

08/29/2019

What a pleasure it was to host you! Thank you for all you do in our great community.

Behind the scenes look at The Virginia Women’s Business Conference’s pre-filming of our speakers for this year’s event !

Speakers had such a fun afternoon connecting and filming little videos of what’s in store for you guys on Dec. 6th, at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles.

The George C. Marshall Dodona Manor was the generous host for our day and they couldn’t have been more wonderful. What an amazing venue for all of your meeting needs (plus it’s a gorgeous, historical site just to tour)

And a special thank you to Aliyah, owner of Alimond Photography and speaker this year as well as the charming Zack for being the best videographer ever!

You guys wait until you see this speaker line up videos for this year ! 😊

Ticket investments will be going up soon so secure your spot today.

www.virginiawomensbusinessconference.com

CONNECT | EMPOWER | INSPIRE

08/28/2019

“I knew I should’ve turned left at Albuquerque!” -Bugs Bunny

Although George Marshall might not have mistakenly turned right at Albuquerque, he certainly had his fair share of soldiers who did. In planning battles such as the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and Saint-Mihiel Salient during #WWI, Marshall became known as “the wizard” for orchestrating complicated troop, supply, artillery and cavalry movements at the front.

Logistical nightmares continued throughout Marshall’s career, from D-Day to the Korean Conflict to passing federal legislation, and Marshall met them all head-on with “wizard-like” success.

#gcmic #wwii #organizerofvictory #wizard #soldier #dday #victory #loudouncounty #history #leesburg #statesman #bugsbunny

08/27/2019

The dedication of Dodona Manor’s new flagpole on September 14th brings world-renowned cyber security expert VADM Mike McConnell USN ret. to its grounds as the ceremony’s keynote speaker.

Born in South Carolina, McConnell would go on to serve for 29 years in the Navy - 26 as a career Intelligence Officer. He served as the Director of the National Security Agency and as US Director of National Intelligence from 2007-2009. Currently, Admiral McConnell is a Senior Executive Advisor of Booz Allen Hamilton.

Please join us for the #dedication on September 14th at 9:30 am! This event is free and open to the public.

#gcmic #america #admiral #navy #soldierstatesman #organizerofvictory #ceremony #leesburg #loudouncounty #history

08/23/2019

Save the date for our flagpole dedication ceremony on September 14th! Join Vice Admiral Mike McConnell and the Virginia Military Institute Class of 1985 to dedicate this symbol of General Marshall’s patriotic legacy.

#gcmic #americanflag #fivestar #patriot #organizerofvictory #leesburghistory #locoliving #visitloudoun #dedication

08/21/2019

Thank you for the great turnout at last week’s 5th #anniversary celebration of Rachel Thompson’s George C. Marshall #biography!

“Marshall: A Statesman Shaped in the Crucible of War” is avilable for sale in our gift shop and at www.georgecmarshall.org

#gcmic #marshall #leesburg #leesburghistory #locoliving #event #organizerofvictory