George C. Marshall International Center

05/27/2026

House and Senate Approve NPS Designation for Dodona Manor

The Marshall Center is deeply grateful to Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine and Senator Mark Warner for their leadership in advancing legislation to designate the George C. Marshall House at Dodona Manor as a National Park Service Affiliated Area.

The legislation, which passed the House and Senate unanimously last week, would make existing NPS resources available to support preservation, accessibility improvements and expanded educational programming at the site.

This milestone advances the preservation of one of America’s most significant leadership landmarks — the home where General George C. Marshall lived from 1941–1959 and continued shaping history through public service, diplomacy and civic leadership.

Learn more: https://www.georgecmarshall.org/news/house-and-senate-approve-nps-designation-for-dodona-manor

The Marshall Center is deeply grateful to Congressman Suhas Subramanyam and Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner for their leadership in advancing legislation to designate the George C. Marshall House at Dodona Manor as a National Park Service Affiliated Area.

05/27/2026

Mark your calendar for this fun event with our President Emeritus Tom Greenspon!

Hey History Buffs! 📣
Join us for an evening of captivating storytelling by Sharon Virts, Eric Larson, and Tom Greenspon. But—one of their stories is pure hogwash! Will you crack the case or fall for the fib?
🔎 Play along, enjoy snacks, win prizes, and earn ultimate bragging rights!

Get your tickets here! https://bit.ly/2026Hogwash
🗓 June 4, 2026 from 6 - 8 p.m.
📍Lark Brewing Co. in Aldie, VA

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is more than the unofficial start of summer. It is a day to pause and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the United States.

General George C. Marshall understood that true leadership is built on selfless service — putting mission, country and others before oneself.

As we gather with family and friends this weekend, we remember those whose sacrifice made these moments possible.

This Memorial Day, we honor their memory through lives of purpose and service.🇺🇸

05/21/2026

Teamwork Drives Success: Spring ELC Demonstrates Power of Marshall-Style Collaboration

This past weekend, 11 bright and motivated high school students from across the DMV participated in the Marshall Center’s Spring Ethical Leadership Conference (ELC). As always, this ELC was a success thanks to a full team effort.

On Friday evening, Marshall historian Rachel Thompson provided historical insights into Marshall’s life, leadership and why his example remains deeply relevant today. Retired U.S. Army Major General James Spider Marks then shared personal experiences from his distinguished military career, offering students firsthand perspective on leadership and ethical decision-making in action.

The Saturday session featured an engaging panel discussion with Marshall Center Board Chairman Paul Michaels, CEO and Founder of Monoc Securities LLC; Stephanie Nerantzis, Director of Giving at the Claude Moore Charitable Foundation; and moderator Frances K Cox of The Fratelli Group.

“The Ethical Leadership Conference is a compelling example of teamwork and shared purpose in action,” said Marshall Center Executive Director Valérie Beaudoin. “From our staff and volunteers to our speakers, donors and community partners, our great team comes together to invest in these students and bring Marshall’s principles to life.”

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This past weekend, 11 bright and motivated high school students from across the DMV participated in the George C. Marshall International Center’s Spring Ethical Leadership Conference (ELC) — an immersive leadership experience grounded in the enduring example of its namesake.

05/20/2026

Great story from our friends at Loudoun Now featuring great progress on National Park Service designation for Dodona Manor. We are grateful to Congressman Suhas Subramanyam for his support in the House of Representatives.

An excerpt:

Thomas Greenspon, former board chairman of the George C. Marshall International Center, said the affiliation with the National Parks system would have a big impact.

“This will significantly raise the profile of Dodona Manor as a ‘must see’ for visitors to Loudoun County and the National Capital Region. The increased visibility and subject matter expertise enabled through the NPS designation will ensure that generations to come will benefit from learning of General Marshall's sterling example and outstanding character. The timeless values of selfless service, unwavering integrity and visionary leadership are experienced by all visitors to the historic site, and we are exceptionally excited about the future in partnership with the National Park Service.”

A years-long effort to designate George C. Marshall’s Leesburg home as an affiliated area of the National Park Service cleared the House of Representatives with a unanimous vote of support

05/19/2026

The Marshall Center is pleased to announce the appointment of David M. Cattler, former Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), to its Board of Directors.

A highly respected national security leader with more than 35 years of service across the U.S. military, government and NATO, Mr. Cattler has led organizations through some of the world’s most complex geopolitical challenges while championing integrity, resilience and principled leadership.

Following his government service, Cattler founded Ironhelm Works LLC, a strategic advisory firm focused on security, trust and resilience amid geopolitical competition and technological change. He serves on several advisory boards and remains active in transatlantic security, policy and leadership discussions.

Mr. Cattler is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and Georgetown University, and he was an MIT Seminar XXI Fellow.

“We are honored to welcome David Cattler to the Marshall Center Board of Directors,” said Marshall Center Chairman Paul Michaels. “David brings a rare combination of operational leadership, alliance experience and strategic perspective at a time when the Marshall Center is strengthening our programs and extending our reach. His record of public service aligns powerfully with General Marshall’s enduring example and the mission of the Marshall Center.”

Read the full announcement: https://www.georgecmarshall.org/news/david-m-cattler-to-board-of-directors

The George C. Marshall International Center is pleased to announce the appointment of David M. Cattler, former Director of the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), to its Board of Directors.

05/12/2026

How are authoritarian adversaries reshaping modern conflict—and how are they affecting democratic societies?

Join the George C. Marshall International Center on Thursday, May 21, for a virtual discussion: “The Battle for the Mind: Winning 21st Century Cognitive War”

Featuring national security expert Sean McFate, this timely program examines how cognitive warfare has emerged as a central challenge of the 21st century.

Dr. McFate argues that today’s conflicts increasingly target perception, trust and the ability to discern truth—turning information into a weapon and citizens into the battlefield. The discussion will also explore how democracies can respond through innovation, leadership and strategic use of truth.

📅 Thursday, May 21, 2026
🕛 Noon–1:00 PM ET
💻 Zoom

Learn more and register: https://www.georgecmarshall.org/events/2026/fpf-05

THE BATTLE FOR THE MIND: WINNING 21st CENTURY COGNITIVE WAR According to Dr. Sean McFate, while the Pentagon prepares for a high-tech "super-war" fought with gold-plated weapons systems, our adversaries are already winning a different kind of conflict. They are fighting a menta

05/11/2026

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at the George C. Marshall International Center — and we’re proud to see one of our own recognized for his extraordinary service to the community.

Congratulations to longtime Dodona Manor garden volunteer Tom Watson, who was honored by Loudoun County Supervisor Caleb Kershner during the 2026 Outstanding Volunteer Awards celebration hosted by Loudoun Cares. Tom was recognized for his dedication to Dodona Manor’s vegetable garden and his commitment to serving others through hands-on volunteerism.

Since 2020, Tom has helped cultivate not only thriving gardens, but also community connections rooted in service, compassion and stewardship — values that reflect General Marshall’s enduring legacy.

We are also grateful to all of this year’s honorees and the many volunteers across Loudoun County whose quiet dedication and selfless service strengthen our community every day.

Thank you, Tom, and congratulations to all those recognized for helping make Loudoun such a special place to call home. 🌱

Read the full article from Loudoun Now

Loudoun Cares celebrated the contributions of volunteers across the county last night with a special ceremony at the Lodge of Hal and Berni Hanson Park.