Battle of Middleburg Mt. Defiance Historic Park

06/20/2026

Saturday, June 27 marks the return of guided battlefield tours to Mt Defiance Historic Park.

Led by Bryan Robbins, a local Loudoun County historic preservationist and historian, this “Gateway to Gettysburg” tour explores the site’s history and its role in the 1863 Battle of Middleburg.

05/22/2026

05/15/2026

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This Sunday, May 17, join us at Mt. Zion Historic Park for our first Civil War program of 2026. Eric Buckland, historian and author, will discuss “Good Luck, Bad Luck, and No Luck at All”, focusing on the notable battles of Mosby’s Rangers. The program starts at 1:00 pm. $10 per person (cash only). To learn more, please visit https://www.novaparks.com/parks/mt-zion-historic-park/events.

04/22/2026

The City Nature Challenge is only 3 days away!

Are you ready to help scientists understand what species share the DC urban environment? The City Nature Challenge will take place April 24-27. This is your chance to help NOVA Parks document the wildlife in our region. Just take a picture of a plant or animal, upload it to iNaturalist, and identify it. It's that easy!

Learn more: novaparks.com/NatureChallenge

iNaturalist app: inaturalist.org

City Nature Challenge - Washington, DC Area