Oatlands
Once part of the extensive Carter family plantation holdings, Oatlands is located between Washington and Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley. Elegant formal gardens were created by generations of the two families who lived here. After the Civil War, the plantation became unprofitable. A prominent Washington family purchased, preserved and maintained the house and grounds as a country estate. Oatlands tells the stories of a 19th-century working plantation, a turn-of-the-century English-style country house and the families who made their home there.
Regional Events
The Landscape of Slavery: Tour and Landscape Walk,
05/17/08
Charleston,
South Carolina
An in-depth guided tour exploring the existing landscape features, archaeological sites, maps, and documents, to reveal the actual landscape of slavery as it existed centuries ago at Drayton Hall (Charleston, South Carolina).
18th Century Encampment,
05/24/08
Middletown,
Virginia
Visit an 18th century encampment of costumed re-enactors demonstrating crafts, gunsmithing, outdoor cooking, and pioneer skills on Belle Grove’s wooded acres. Members of the Shenandoah Long Rifles are on site to interpret the Shenandoah Valley’s frontier past.
GardenFest,
06/07/08
Middletown,
Virginia
Featuring a plant sale and demonstrations by area Master Gardeners, this very special event celebrates the Valley’s agricultural and horticultural heritage. Enjoy browsing through a selection of plant and garden vendors, a yard sale, and Middletown’s own farmer’s market.
Regional Sites
Belle Grove, Middletown, Virginia, National Trust Historic Sites
Decatur House, Washington, District of Columbia, National Trust Historic Sites
Drayton Hall, Charleston, South Carolina, National Trust Historic Sites
Edward V. Valentine Sculpture Studio, Richmond, Virginia, Historic Artist Homes & Studios
Gari Melchers Home and Studio, Fredericksburg, Virginia, Historic Artist Homes & Studios
James Madison's Montpelier, Orange, Virginia, National Trust Historic Sites
Melrose Plantation Historic Home, Melrose, Louisiana, Historic Artist Homes & Studios
Pope-Leighey House, Alexandria, Virginia, National Trust Historic Sites
President Lincoln's Cottage, Washington, District of Columbia, National Trust Historic Sites
Rosenwald Schools, Charleston, South Carolina, 11 Most Endangered
Shadows-on-the-Teche, New Iberia, Louisiana, National Trust Historic Sites
St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, 11 Most Endangered
Woodlawn, Alexandria, Virginia, National Trust Historic Sites
Woodrow Wilson House, Washington, District of Columbia, National Trust Historic Sites
