<p>The historic village of Philomont sits astride Snickersville Turnpike in Western Loudoun County. It has a remarkable history, from its initial settlement in the early 19th century through the Civil War and up to its identity as a well-preserved village today. Learn more about this historic village, and some of the preservation challenges that it faces now, including the threat to the village’s historic horse show grounds.</p>

The historic village of Philomont sits astride Snickersville Turnpike in Western Loudoun County. It has a remarkable history, from its initial settlement in the early 19th century through the Civil War and up to its identity as a well-preserved village today. Learn more about this historic village, and some of the preservation challenges that it faces now, including the threat to the village’s historic horse show grounds.

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The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association (VPHA) is pleased to announce a new podcast titled “Piedmont Crossroads, The Path to Preservation” covering preservation issues and historic resources in our state-designated Heritage Area that deserve a deeper look. Commentators will address these issues one at a time, and will engage local experts to help the public understand the history and importance of each topic.  

Each podcast episode will examine a historic resource that is threatened or may need more attention from the public. They will also address successful preservation efforts that have a positive story to tell. Some issues have been covered at length in the media while others may be little known by the public. Listeners will learn fascinating history, and often about the encroachment of modern development, and the conflicts that result. Discussions will also cover steps being taken to protect these important historic resources and how the public can help support their preservation.

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The Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association (VPHA) is pleased to announce a new podcast titled “Piedmont Crossroads, The Path to Preservation” covering preservation issues and historic resources in our state-designated Heritage Area that deserve a deeper look. Commentators will address these issues one at a time, and will engage local experts to help the public understand the history and importance of each topic. Each podcast episode will examine a historic resource that is threatened or may need more attention from the public. They will also address successful preservation efforts that have a positive story to tell. Some issues have been covered at length in the media while others may be little known by the public. Listeners will learn fascinating history, and often about the encroachment of modern development, and the conflicts that result. Discussions will also cover steps being taken to protect these important historic resources and how the public can help support their preservation.

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