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The History of the W&OD Trail
2024-09-25 19:00:00 2024-09-25 20:00:00 America/New_York The History of the W&OD Trail NOVA Parks historian Paul McCray presents the story of the transition from the railroad to the current W&OD trail and regional park. Purcellville Library - Robey Meeting Room

Wednesday, September 25
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-25 19:00:00 2024-09-25 20:00:00 America/New_York The History of the W&OD Trail NOVA Parks historian Paul McCray presents the story of the transition from the railroad to the current W&OD trail and regional park. Purcellville Library - Robey Meeting Room

Purcellville Library

Robey Meeting Room

NOVA Parks historian Paul McCray presents the story of the transition from the railroad to the current W&OD trail and regional park.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the first mile of the W&OD Trail, built as a test in Falls Church. McCray, a recipient of the 2011 Thomas Balch Library's Loudoun History Award, shares highlights and pictures of the trail's five decades.

This program is part of LCPL's Spoke 'n Word Bike Trail Event.

Please visit and subscribe to our YouTube Channel – Loudoun County Public Library Online Programs – for more programs.

AGE GROUP: | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Culture/History |

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