The mansion at Morven Park is, quite simply, amazing! Having lived right around the corner for years, I can't believe I haven't visited before, and I will most definitely be returning.

The mansion itself is beautiful, and the collection of tapestries, Tiffany's china, silver, books, statues, and furniture is breathtaking. Our tour guide, Clayton, was a wealth of information, and took time to answer our many (!) questions. Unlike many other historic homes, the general tour ($5 pp) includes both downstairs and upstairs, servant & owner living areas. The servant's kitchen and butler pantry in particular are fascinating....like being onset for Downton Abbey!

I believe the recommended time for the tour itself is 45 minutes, but we stayed for two hours. I recommend leaving an additional 30 minutes for the gardens, and more if you plan on walking around the grounds.

This historic home is definitely one of the top must see homes in Leesburg! A personal favorite, even beyond some of the more widely known homes in the area.

Our visit to Morven Park far exceeded our expectations. History of the property and the mansion which was occupied by formet Virginia Governor Westmorland davis was facinating. The mansions and its contens were preserved to the period during which the the Davises lived - 1903 - 1940's, but the original building dates dates back to about 1780. Tour guides helped us get into understanding how people lived and worked on the property in the early 1900's. A bonus was the Winmill carriage collection in a building which housed dozens of beautifully kept carriages and sleighs.

Home to a former governor of Maryland, Thomas Swann, and later, Virginia's Westmoreland Davis, this historic home is worth visiting. It contains the original furniture (including a 'posting machine') and artifacts from all over the world. The library is very interesting and the docents do a great job explaining how much Gov. Davis did to modernize agriculture. Also on the estate are some repro cabins of the 17th Mississippi Regiment of the Confederate States of America who camped here in the 1860s. And there is a wonderful exhibit of carriages in a separate building.

The tour of Morven Park Mansion was very nice and informative. The pieces of furniture and art are amazing! The staff was very personable and knowledgeable. My 12 year old daughter really liked the tour and was amazed how big the entire estate really is.