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Department of Conservation and Recreation
Virginia’s working farms and forests, battlefields and other historic sites, natural areas, parks and rivers are critical to its economy, culture and quality of life. In 1999, the assembly and governor established the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) to fund protection of these resources. The interactive map below depicts VLCF-grant projects funded since 2000.
| Name: | Oak Hill |
|---|---|
| Category: | Historic Area Preservation |
| Grant Round: | FY25 |
| Acres: | 86.00 |
| Locality: | Loudoun County |
| Management Agency: | Virginia Board of Historic Resources |
| Owner: | Private |
| ConserveVirginia: | Agriculture & Forestry, Cultural & Historic Preservation, Scenic Preservation, Water Quality Improvement |
| Amount Awarded: | $2,000,000.00 |
| Applicant: | The Conservation Fund |
| Latitude: | 38.996882 |
| Longitude: | -77.621334 |
| Description: | The Conservation Fund was awarded a grant to purchase and conserve 87 acres of President James Monroe's Oak Hill, a National Historic Landmark, in Loudoun County. Constructed 1822-1823, the main house served as Monroe's residence during part of his presidency and most of his retirement. It is believed that he wrote the Monroe Doctrine while in residence at Oak Hill in 1823. The 87 acres also includes formal gardens, outbuildings, tenant houses, and an agricultural building complex. This property will be purchased from the current landowners and developed as a public park. The property will ultimately be open to the public, to interpret the history of the land and people who lived and worked there, as well as provide opportunities for walking, hiking, and wildlife watching. This project is part of a larger effort to conserve approximately 1,200 acres for historic interpretation and public recreation. The Departments of Conservation and Recreation and Historic Resources are key partners in this project. The Board of Historic Resources will hold an open-space easement on the property. |
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