Cross posted on another meetup group****
Let's discover Leesburg this month with a free house tour and a walk about downtown. The Mote-Morris House is open for free tours every 2nd and 4th Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Mote-Morris House was built in 1892. It was the home of Edward H. Mote, who served eight terms as Mayor of Leesburg.The home is on the National Register of Historic Places.The City of Leesburg owns the house and opens it for public tours, and it is also available for rent for special occasions. February 20, 2018, the house suffered a devastating fire. The house was closed for three years while restoration efforts were taking place.
Downtown Leesburg
In step with the city’s sharp growth since 2000, Leesburg’s downtown has blossomed as a place to shop, dine, and hang out. There’s eye-catching street art, beautiful architecture, and an inviting streetscape, with palms, little gardens, and a beautiful plaza in front of City Hall on Main Street.
One of the many fine old buildings to check out is the Leesburg Opera House (1889) and the nearby Tropic Theatre. This opened as a B-movie house in 1932 and now serves as a stage for performing arts. Head a couple of blocks north, and you’ll be at the picture-perfect Veterans Memorial Park on Fountain Lake, while the Venetian Gardens are a couple of minutes south.
Optional lunch downtown during our walk about town.
*** parking @ Leesburg Town Hall Garage,
115 S. 5th St. or
Parking lot at W. Main and Orange Av.