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Remembering D-Day and Leesburg at War

  • George C. Marshall International Center 312 East Market Street, Suite C Leesburg, VA, 20176 United States (map)

An Event Honoring the 80th Anniversary of the Normandy Landings

The Town of Leesburg together with the Thomas Balch Library and the George C. Marshall International Center invite you to a special event honoring the 80th anniversary of D-Day (June 6-1944 - June 6 2024). The vent will be held on Sunday June 2, 2024 with our panel of speakers beginning at 2pm at Dodona Manor, 312 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176.

** In the event of inclement weather, we will move to the conference rooms at Thomas Balch Library, 208 West Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176.


Program of Events

Arrive before 1pm for free guided tours of Dodona Manor, a National Historic Landmark and the home of General George C. Marshall.

Featured World War II History Panel:

  • General George C. Marshall - Rachel Thompson

  • The Men on the Monuments - Dr. Robert Holcomb

  • Prisoners of War in Loudoun County - Yvonne French

Also Included

  • Exploration of the grounds at Dodona Manor (self-guided)

  • Interactive mapping about Leesburg during the War

  • Dedication of model USS Marshall by the Capitol Chapter, Naval Submarine League

For additional questions regarding this event please contact Preservation Planner Lauren Murphy


Why Not Make A Day Of It

Oatlands, a National Historic Landmark just south of Leesburg, is hosting a special tour at 11:00am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm called From Beachhead to Battlefield. In honor of the 80th Anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of Normandy, join Oatlands' Public Historian, Audrey DeAngelis, for a special tour of Oatlands focused on the contributions of the family members and neighbors to the Allied war effort.  For additional information, please visit www.oatlands.org

Come early to catch the free 1:00pm tours of Dodona Manor, George C. Marshall's historic residence and then stay for our special program starting at 2:00pm. For additional information regarding Dodona Manor and the lasting legacy of General Marshall please visit www.georgecmarshall.org/dodona 

Enjoy local shops and restaurants in our beautiful Old and Historic District, click to view our Locally Leesburg Map for a listing of downtown businesses.

We look forward to seeing you there!!

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