Pope-Leighey House
Wright's Visionary Design
The home reflects many of Wright’s visionary design tenets, including a unity with nature, open and fluid space, and simplicity of design. Learn More
Pope-Leighey House, a National Trust Historic Site
This "Usonian" home was Frank Lloyd Wright's innovative and ambitious attempt at revolutionizing modern affordable family housing. (Photo by Ron Blunt) Learn More
Honoring Women: Pope-Leighey
Mrs. Robert A. Leighey was the driving force behind protecting and relocating this house to ensure its preservation. She bequeathed the property to the National Trust upon her death.
This "Usonian" house was developed by Wright as a means of providing affordable housing for people of moderate means. Many innovative concepts, including spacious interiors, corner windows and a cantilevered roof, began here and were quickly adapted across America. Today the house can be viewed as an origin of ideas that have influenced modern American homes. In 1965 the house was relocated to the grounds of Woodlawn Plantation, removing it from the path of a highway project.
The Pope-Leighey House is owned and operated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
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Traditional Afternoon Tea
In Praise of Fine Craftsmanship: A Weekend of Traditional Shenandoah Valley Arts and Antiques,
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Middletown,
Virginia
A leading center in the production of pottery in the early 19th century, Strasburg, or “Pot Town” was known for its unsurpassed utilitarian and decorative ware produced by the Bell, Keister, Miller, Sonner and other makers.
Antiques Appraisal Fair and Traditional Crafts Days,
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Have you ever wondered about the value of your heirloom jewelry? Or what about those rare books your great grandparents collected? Bring them and more to Belle Grove’s annual Antiques Appraisal Fair!
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