“Pastimes” Exhibit Showcases Games From 200 Years Ago

Press release from the Town of Leesburg:

11/06/2020

Leesburg, VA (November 6, 2020) – “Pastimes”, a collection of games, amusements, and other pleasant distractions are now on display in the Margaret Mercer Room located at the Thomas Balch Library.

Explore some of the ways people have enjoyed their leisure time at home as long as 200 years ago. Items exhibited will include examples of games owned and played by Loudoun county residents ranging from dominos (one of the oldest games played by mankind), card games, and a modern local take on Monopoly.

The exhibit runs through November 30, 2020 and may be seen by appointment only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 3 p.m. Please call 703-737-7195, email balchlib@leesburgva.gov, or fill out an Appointment Request Form online.

Media Contact:
Leah Kosin
Assistant Public Information Officer
lkosin@leesburgva.gov
703-771-2781

This press release was produced by the Town of Leesburg. The views expressed are the author's own.