Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House
Woodlawn operated as a plantation where the family enslaved more than ninety men, women, and children of African descent. After the Lewis family sold the property to Quakers in the 1840’s, Woodlawn became a free labor colony in the years prior to the Civil War.
Historic Overview - Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope …
Woodlawn. Woodlawn is located on lands first inhabited by the Doeg people. During the 1700s, it was part of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plantation. Washington gifted 2,000 acres to his nephew and step-granddaughter Lawrence and Eleanor “Nelly” Lewis.
Tour Information - Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope …
We will re-open in March 2025 for the Annual Woodlawn Needlework Show and Pope-Leighey House tours. All tours must check-in at Woodlawn. Pope-Leighey House is a five minute walk from Woodlawn.
Directions - Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House
The Woodlawn Entrance will be directly ahead of you, past the Quaker Meeting House. You can call the front desk at (703) 780-4000 if you get lost or experience any difficulty. Address
Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture — Woodlawn …
Based on the historic grounds of Woodlawn Estate in Alexandria, Virginia, thanks to a landmark partnership with the National Trust for Historic Preservation, Arcadia manages four distinct program areas that address a specific need in the community, while collectively engaging consumers, farmers, schools, and institutions.
Visit the Show - Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey …
Needlework entries will not be available for purchase through Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House, but a list of entrants interested in selling their work directly to visitors will be available. Stay tuned for more details on programs and workshops!
Upcoming Programs - Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope …
Discover the architecture and history behind two American houses from different centuries. Woodlawn was built in 1805 and dominated a 2,000 acre plantation site. Pope-Leighey House was designed in 1940 by architect Frank Lloyd Wright as a small family home.
60th Annual woodlawn Needlework Show - Woodlawn & Frank …
In 2023, Woodlawn celebrates 60 years of the Annual Needlework Show with the timeless theme of comfort and joy. Sixty years ago, Adelaide Bolte and Emma “Pinky” Matheson, co-founders of the Nelly’s Needlers, started the needlework show exhibiting work of their own.
61ST ANNUAL WOODLAWN NEEDLEWORK SHOW - Woodlawn
Want an in-depth look at Woodlawn’s Needlework Show? Join our special tour for a brief history of Woodlawn while discovering the unique stories behind many pieces of the Needlework Show. Led by a Woodlawn guide and a member of Nelly’s Needlers.
Exhibits — Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House
Get ready to register for Woodlawn’s 2024 Annual Needlework Show! Registration opens on November 13, 2023. The theme this year is “Needlework in Everyday Life.”