Leesburg Area Historical Society

07/16/2026

Open House at the depot this Saturday, July 18, from 9-12, with all sorts of other history events taking place in our county all day!

Highland County is celebrating 250 years of America in a big way, and you won't want to miss it! Join us July 17-18 for two days packed with history, community, and fun for all ages. Below is a tentative schedule of events.

Friday, July 17 The celebration kicks off at 7:00 PM at Southern State Community College Theatre with "Fire in the Night Season," a powerful theatrical reenactment of the 1954 Philip Partridge Trial, a pivotal moment in Highland County's civil rights history.

Saturday, July 18 The fun starts at 9:00 AM with the Ringing of the Bells across Highland County, followed by Opening Ceremonies at Courthouse Square. From there, the day is full:

- Farmers Market, Pioneer Day exhibits, and Courthouse Tours
- Kids' Zone at Colony Park in Hillsboro
- A variety of activities and tours in Leesburg, Greenfield, and Lynchburg
- Hillsboro Masonic Temple Tours
- Unveiling of the Highland County Revolutionary War Memorial
- Hillsboro Military Band Concert on the Courthouse Lawn

For more information, visit www.visithighlandcounty.com

06/27/2026

Last Friday was a gorgeous day for our annual cookout, and we had a great turnout! We're so thankful for all the donations and volunteers who made it possible for the depot's grounds and exterior to be restored/renovated to this point. And we are happy to report this year's cookout raised $2651, so we have qualified for the full matching contribution of $2500 from our local Modern Woodmen of America chapter! These funds will be put toward interior renovations.

06/08/2026

🚌 Explore Leesburg's Rich History During America 250! 🇺🇸

Did you know transportation shuttles will be available during Highland County's America 250 Celebration?

The Leesburg Heritage Loop will take visitors on a journey through some of Highland County's most historic sites, including:

📍 Leesburg Veterans Memorial
📍 Train Depot
📍 Old Quaker Meeting House

Departing from Hillsboro every 30 minutes from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, this route is the perfect way to experience the heritage and history of Leesburg.

Stay tuned as we highlight additional transportation routes and destinations in the coming weeks!

03/26/2026

Read about a pioneer woolen mill & this year's plans for the depot in our March update - https://mailchi.mp/eb43c9181bed/september-update-12873751