Land Cover of Loudoun County in 1776

Presented by Dr. Emily Southgate

What did Loudoun County look like to our forefathers 250 years ago? View eastern and western Loudoun County through the lens of land surveyors, farmers, mill owners, and others.

With a Ph.D. in Botany from Rutgers University, Southgate uses her knowledge of the region's ecology and documents dating from the 18th century.

This program is a collaboration with Loudoun VA250. Learn about the Loudoun VA250 Committee here and the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250) here.

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