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Partner in the mission of the Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House by contributing a donation, or making a gift in honor of a loved one.
If you would like to provide a check donation, the check can be made payable to Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House and mailed to the following address:
9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
Thank you for your support.
Bring the People’s Library to Life at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
History lives in books and in communities.
This spring, Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House is launching The People’s Library, a community-powered collection of books, media, and ideas connected to the many stories that shaped this landscape.
From the lives of the enslaved and free Black communities of Woodlawn, to the Quaker families who built a reform-minded community here, to Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision of democratic architecture at the Pope-Leighey House, these sites reflect generations of people who believed in shaping a better future.
The People’s Library will be a library by the people, for the people, and about the people who shaped these places.
The People’s Library Initiative
The People’s Library will create a welcoming space where visitors can:
Explore books and media connected to the histories of Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House
Discover perspectives on architecture, craft, preservation, and community life
Contribute their own recommended readings and resources to grow the collection
Gather, read, and reflect in a space designed for curiosity and conversation
Your Support Will Help Us Build
A community-centered reading space within the historic site
A growing collection of books and materials reflecting the many voices connected to Woodlawn and Northern Virginia
Comfortable seating and furnishings that invite visitors to slow down and explore
Educational resources that expand how we understand and interpret the past
Every Contribution Expands the Story
Historic places hold stories but communities hold knowledge.
Your gift during Spring2ACTion helps us launch a living library where visitors, scholars, neighbors, and history lovers can discover, share, and contribute to the ongoing story of Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House.
Together, we can build a library that reflects the many people, perspectives, and ideas that continue to shape this place.
pAST Projects: The Roof at Pope-Leighey House
in 2023, WE COMPLETED NECESSARY RESTORATION WORK ON THE ROOF AT pOPE-LEIGHEY hOUSE.
PAST projects: Pope-Leighey House’s new roof
First built in Falls Church, VA, the Pope-Leighey House was moved to Woodlawn in 1964 because it was at risk of being demolished by the Interstate 66 expansion. Thanks to the unified efforts of those dedicated to saving the home, it was sold to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, who still maintains ownership today. The house has seen many conservation projects happen over nearly six decades, and it is our goal to increase the scale of overall preservation efforts throughout the site. A new roof is a necessity to continue to preserve Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House.
You can read more about the roof restoration here.
Honor & Memorial Gifts
Memorial gifts allow you to honor your loved ones in a special way at this historic landmark. Celebrate a birthday, anniversary, wedding, or retirement. Connect with us around how, together, we can pay tribute to the memory of a parent, friend, or loved one.