Friends of Claude Moore Park

Friends of Claude Moore Park Welcome to Claude Moore Park! Claude Moore Park is located in eastern Loudoun County.

The northern park entrance, Old Vestal's Gap Road, provides access to the Visitor Center, natural areas, and Lanesville Historic District. The southern park entrance, Loudoun Park Lane, provides access to the Sportsplex (46150 Loudoun Park Lane), the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum, the Claude Moore Recreation Center and Claude Moore Community Center. All of the park’s programs are designed to foster an appreciation of Loudoun County's natural and cultural resources in a fun, informative manner.

04/03/2026

This is the last article about the history of Claude Moore Park. This article covers the life of Dr. Claude Moore, who was the last owner of the property now known as Claude Moore Park. Learn about this philanthropist's life and legacy.

04/03/2026

The fifth and sixth final articles on the history of Claude Moore Park are posted here and on the next post. The fifth article posted here is on the history of Eastern Loudoun County and the Civil War. We hope you've enjoyed the articles. If you would like the MS Word versions of articles, leave a comment here or contact us through our website www.friendsofclaudemoorepark.org

02/24/2026

This is the fourth article on the land ownership and the families that lived in Lanesville, the property that is now Claude Moore Park. Each of these narrated articles have accompanying documents with references and citations. If you are interested in a copy of those documents send a request to the Friends website. friendsofclaudemoorepark.org

02/09/2026

This is the 3rd article on Claude Moore Park. This is a detailed history of Vestals Gap Road. Look for more articles on the Lanesville House and Lane family

Connee shared one of her favorite pictures of Claude Moore Park. December 2025.
01/06/2026

Connee shared one of her favorite pictures of Claude Moore Park. December 2025.

12/11/2025

This is a corrected version of the second article on the history of Claude Moore Park. This cover the indigenous people that populated Northern Virginia up to 1722 when Treaties forced tribes out of what is now Loudoun County. Other articles will follow in chronological order.

12/02/2025

I will be posting a number of articles about Claude Moore Park history. I hope this peaks your interest in Claude Moore. The first article covers the geologic history of Claude Moore. The second covers human history before 1700. Several articles will follow. If you have questions about references or content, please leave comments.

CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS POST!!! The previous post credited the wrong photographer for Best in Show in the recent Friends ...
10/12/2025

CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS POST!!! The previous post credited the wrong photographer for Best in Show in the recent Friends of Claude Moore Photo Expo. Then artist was Carla Steckley

10/08/2025

Come join us for a History Walk through Claude Moore on Saturday October 11 from 10:30 to 11:30am. If you can’t make that, come to the Lanesville, Frogshackle, and Schoolhouse Open House from 1:00 pm to 3:00pm.

We had a great turnout for the Photo Contest held on September 20 with 60% more submissions this year. Let's keep this ...
10/06/2025

We had a great turnout for the Photo Contest held on September 20 with 60% more submissions this year. Let's keep this tradition growing. All submissions were fabulous. See this year's Photo Top Winners.

Another beautiful picture from Connee - sundog and rainbow reflection on the upper pond
08/28/2025

Another beautiful picture from Connee - sundog and rainbow reflection on the upper pond

Join us for Bat Night on August 30th 2025
08/19/2025

Join us for Bat Night on August 30th 2025

Address

21544 Old Vestals Gap Road
Sterling, VA
20164

Telephone

(571) 258-3700

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