August Court Days, August 19 & 20, Leesburg, VA

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From: Thomas E Taylor
Date: Mon, 14 Aug 1995 00:00

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AUGUST COURT DAYS, LEESBURG, VA                   For release:
RECREATES COLONIAL TIMES                          July 20, 1995


     August 19-20, 1995:   "AUGUST COURT DAYS," in the historic district
of Leesburg, Va.  10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  Held annually, the
festival recreates the ambiance of Colonial times, when the Loudoun
County judicial system held court.  Festival events include a Saturday
appearance by the U.S. Army Fife and Drum Corps "Old Guard;" a street
fair with crafters; the Colonial-era Maryland Militia, the Scottish
Highlanders "King's Regiment" demonstrating Revolutionary War-era
military camp life and musketry; on-going musical entertainment and
strolling musicians; over 200 Colonial historic figures from the
Living History Foundation; Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe engaging
visitors; children's games; and food.  Admission is $5 per person per
day, with children under 12 free.  Contact the Loudoun County Visitor
Center at 1-703-777-0519.

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Thomas Taylor, Publicity Assistant
thomast@wwa.com
August Court Days ** Leesburg, VA **  August 19 & 20, 1995
a project of the Loudoun Restoration and Preservation Society

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From: thomast@miso.wwa.com (Thomas E Taylor)
Subject: August Court Days, August 19 & 20, Leesburg, VA
Date: 1995/08/14
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