Countdown to the Holidays

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House invites families to Countdown to the Holidays on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 9000 Richmond Highway in Alexandria, Fairfax County area, Virginia. This site-wide autumn celebration, held in partnership with the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture and Nelly's Needlers, is packed with family-friendly activities, hands-on craft workshops, live music, and local history experiences for every age. Site-Wide Highlights: Explore both Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House with open house access and guided architecture tours sharing how these two iconic properties connect. Hear directly from Woodlawn Descendants, build your own family tree, and participate in interactive genealogy workshops. Be among the first to view Friends Gather Here—an exhibit exploring Woodlawn's transformation from a plantation to an anti-slavery colony before the Civil War—and join curatorial staff for spotlight tours. Learn needlepoint tips from Nelly's Needlers, discover their historic preservation efforts, and get early inspiration for the 2027 Woodlawn Needlework Show. Children build natural fairy houses on the lawn and enjoy storytime at the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Pope-Leighey House. Connect with neighboring historic and genealogical organizations at the community partner tabling center. 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Arcadia's Fall Funtacular! Head over to the farm for an afternoon of fall festivities! Play games, create seasonal crafts, help…