Loudoun History
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Nicholas Cresswell Journal, Leesburg Historic Diaries First Friday Event
Happy to present the Journal of Nicholas Cresswell with the Thomas Balch Library as part of First Friday in Leesburg. Displays discussed his travels in the Indian Country, his experience with slavery in the colonies, and his growing distaste for… Continue reading
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VPHA at Welbourne Manor
Middleburg, VA Originally built in 1775, the house has been in the care of the Dulany family since 1833. It has seen its share of Loudoun history. The event featured Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area’s Travis Shaw who discussed the history… Continue reading
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Loudoun County in the Revolutionary War
Brochure highlighting Loudoun County’s Historic Records and Deeds collection co-written by director Eric Larson and Ken Bancroft. Loudoun is one of the few counties in Virginia with a near complete collection neither damaged by the elements or war. Continue reading
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Resolutions Passed by the free-holders of Loudoun County June 14, 1774
A review published by the Loudoun County Historic Records and Deed Research Division of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. https://www.loudoun.gov/2165/Historic-Records-Deed-Research Resolutions Passed by the free-holders of Loudoun County June 14, 1774 Ken Bancroft Background: The idea of seeking independence from Great Britain was not immediate and represented several years of frustration… Continue reading
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Preservation Month Display
May 3, 2024 Old Courthouse, Leesburg, Virginia For the greater part of the 20th century, archival conservation was more destructive than protective. Fortunately there are processes to correct this, which are displayed as part of Preservation Month. Continue reading
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Historic Paper Conservation Past and Present
May 2, 2024 published by Loudoun County Historic Records and Deed Division of the Clerk of the Circuit Court https://www.loudoun.gov/2165/Historic-Records-Deed-Research Historic Paper Conservation Past and Present by Ken Bancroft Historic Records Clerk Clerk of the Circuit Court Paper is an… Continue reading
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Black History Month Presentation
March 1, 2024. Loudoun County Old Courthouse Continue reading
Ken Bancroft Public History 