By 1941, the year Pope-Leighey House was completed, Frank Lloyd Wright had studied Japan for almost a half-century. He had become a serious collector of woodblock prints--even writing a book on the subject--and had won acclaim for his design of the Tokyo Imperial Hotel, one of the few buildings to survive the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. On this special tour, visitors will discover how the famous American architect incorporated his love of Japanese art, architecture, and philosophy into Usonian homes, and how this East Asian influence shines in Wright’s Pope-Leighey House.

About the Tour Guide: Kristi Jamrisko Gross is Lead Guide at Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House and also works as a museum educator for the Office of Historic Alexandria. She holds an M.A. in Art History from the University of Maryland, where she wrote her thesis on Dutch–Japanese material culture exchange in the 1600s. Prior to graduate school, she taught English in rural Japan through the JET Program and worked as a science and nuclear policy analyst at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC.

When the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolution, returned to America in 1824, thousands of citizens greeted him. In December 1824, Lafayette paid the first of several visits to Woodlawn, home of Eleanor Parke Custis and Lawrence Lewis.

Learn more about Lafayette's visits to Woodlawn, his relationships with the Custis and Lewis families, and how his progressive personal values impacted the National Tour and influenced those around him.

Tickets are $25 per adult and $12 per student (K-12)

About the Tour Guide: Elizabeth Reese is the Associate Manager of Marketing at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House. In her work as a public historian, Elizabeth has over a decade of experience as an interpreter at various historic sites on the East Coast. Her first book, “Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capital Region”, was published by The History Press (imprint of Arcadia Publishing) in 2024. Elizabeth also serves as the chair of The American Friends of Lafayette Bicentennial Committee for Washington, D.C.

When the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolution, returned to America in 1824, thousands of citizens greeted him. In December 1824, Lafayette paid the first of several visits to Woodlawn, home of Eleanor Parke Custis and Lawrence Lewis.

Learn more about Lafayette's visits to Woodlawn, his relationships with the Custis and Lewis families, and how his progressive personal values impacted the National Tour and influenced those around him.

Tickets are $25 per adult and $12 per student (K-12)

About the Tour Guide: Elizabeth Reese is the Associate Manager of Marketing at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House. In her work as a public historian, Elizabeth has over a decade of experience as an interpreter at various historic sites on the East Coast. Her first book, “Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capital Region”, was published by The History Press (imprint of Arcadia Publishing) in 2024. Elizabeth also serves as the chair of The American Friends of Lafayette Bicentennial Committee for Washington, D.C.

When the Marquis de Lafayette, French hero of the American Revolution, returned to America in 1824, thousands of citizens greeted him. In December 1824, Lafayette paid the first of several visits to Woodlawn, home of Eleanor Parke Custis and Lawrence Lewis.

Learn more about Lafayette's visits to Woodlawn, his relationships with the Custis and Lewis families, and how his progressive personal values impacted the National Tour and influenced those around him.

Tickets are $25 per adult and $12 per student (K-12)

About the Tour Guide: Elizabeth Reese is the Associate Manager of Marketing at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House. In her work as a public historian, Elizabeth has over a decade of experience as an interpreter at various historic sites on the East Coast. Her first book, “Marquis de Lafayette Returns: A Tour of America’s National Capital Region”, was published by The History Press (imprint of Arcadia Publishing) in 2024. Elizabeth also serves as the chair of The American Friends of Lafayette Bicentennial Committee for Washington, D.C.

Experience Pope-Leighey House in a unique way through Yoga Nidra, a type of guided meditation that allows participants to achieve deeper states of relaxation. Participants are led through a series of stretches and visualizations that profoundly release tension in the body, facilitate the achievement of conscious deep-sleep states, and result in effortless meditation.

Leading the session will be Emily Hampton, a certified yoga instructor and Nidra meditation teacher. Emily is an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT) certified guide. She is a graduate of Stanford University and a 23 year veteran of the U.S. Navy.

Tickets are $25, and attendance is capped at 6.

By 1941, the year Pope-Leighey House was completed, Frank Lloyd Wright had studied Japan for almost a half-century. He had become a serious collector of woodblock prints--even writing a book on the subject--and had won acclaim for his design of the Tokyo Imperial Hotel, one of the few buildings to survive the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923. On this special tour, visitors will discover how the famous American architect incorporated his love of Japanese art, architecture, and philosophy into Usonian homes, and how this East Asian influence shines in Wright’s Pope-Leighey House.

About the Tour Guide: Kristi Jamrisko Gross is Lead Guide at Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House and also works as a museum educator for the Office of Historic Alexandria. She holds an M.A. in Art History from the University of Maryland, where she wrote her thesis on Dutch–Japanese material culture exchange in the 1600s. Prior to graduate school, she taught English in rural Japan through the JET Program and worked as a science and nuclear policy analyst at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC.

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House provide a unique opportunity to put two American styles of architecture – separated by over a century – in conversation with one another. Take a close look at both houses to examine what it was that the architects who built these homes were trying to convey about the people who lived here, the period they lived in, and what they thought the future held.

Forest Bathing, also known as Forest Therapy, is a slow, mindful immersion in Nature. During a two and a half hour period, we move through the Forest and connect with the environment using all of our senses. This practice is deeply grounding and has many health benefits. The total distance traveled is often less than a mile. Forest Bathing is not a hike, and it is not a plant identification walk.

Leading the session will be Emily Hampton, an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT) certified guide. She is a graduate of Stanford University and a 23 year veteran of the U.S. Navy. Emily is also a certified yoga teacher and Nidra meditation teacher.

Tickets are $30, and attendance is capped at 12.

Enjoy the iconic Pope-Leighey House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at twilight! Sit back with complimentary snacks and a glass of wine, as you watch the changing light bring out the beautiful architectural details of the house. Play games in the yard, listen to period music, and tour the house at your leisure as the sun slowly sets.

Tickets are $25, with one drink included in the price of your ticket.

Snacks will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own food (no outside alcohol). Tables and chairs will be set up around the Pope-Leighey House for you to use.

No food or drink will be allowed inside the house. When you arrive on site, please head directly to the Pope-Leighey House.

Most of the event will be held outside the house, please dress accordingly.

Questions? Call 703-780-4000 or email woodlawn@savingplaces.org

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House provide a unique opportunity to put two American styles of architecture – separated by over a century – in conversation with one another. Take a close look at both houses to examine what it was that the architects who built these homes were trying to convey about the people who lived here, the period they lived in, and what they thought the future held.

Enjoy the iconic Pope-Leighey House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at twilight! Sit back with complimentary snacks and a glass of wine, as you watch the changing light bring out the beautiful architectural details of the house. Play games in the yard, listen to period music, and tour the house at your leisure as the sun slowly sets.

Tickets are $25, with one drink included in the price of your ticket.

Snacks will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own food (no outside alcohol). Tables and chairs will be set up around the Pope-Leighey House for you to use.

No food or drink will be allowed inside the house. When you arrive on site, please head directly to the Pope-Leighey House.

Most of the event will be held outside the house, please dress accordingly.

Questions? Call 703-780-4000 or email woodlawn@savingplaces.org

Build your own tiny fairy house using materials found in nature. Special activities will take place throughout the day including story times and activities on the grounds of the Pope-Leighey House. The Pope-Leighey House was designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright as a small, affordable home that was built in harmony with the nature around it. Perfect for children, families, and nature lovers of all ages!

Enjoy the iconic Pope-Leighey House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at twilight! Sit back with complimentary snacks and a glass of wine, as you watch the changing light bring out the beautiful architectural details of the house. Play games in the yard, listen to period music, and tour the house at your leisure as the sun slowly sets.

Tickets are $25, with one drink included in the price of your ticket.

Snacks will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own food (no outside alcohol). Tables and chairs will be set up around the Pope-Leighey House for you to use.

No food or drink will be allowed inside the house. When you arrive on site, please head directly to the Pope-Leighey House.

Most of the event will be held outside the house, please dress accordingly.

Questions? Call 703-780-4000 or email woodlawn@savingplaces.org

Enjoy the iconic Pope-Leighey House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at twilight! Sit back with complimentary snacks and a glass of wine, as you watch the changing light bring out the beautiful architectural details of the house. Play games in the yard, listen to period music, and tour the house at your leisure as the sun slowly sets.

Tickets are $25, with one drink included in the price of your ticket.

Snacks will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own food (no outside alcohol). Tables and chairs will be set up around the Pope-Leighey House for you to use.

No food or drink will be allowed inside the house. When you arrive on site, please head directly to the Pope-Leighey House.

Most of the event will be held outside the house, please dress accordingly.

Questions? Call 703-570-6919 or email woodlawnevents@savingplaces.org

Join us on Saturday, August 3rd , from 10am-4pm for a free open house event at Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House!

Featuring free self-guided tours of both Woodlawn and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House, bring your family and friends to learn more about this unique local historic site and enjoy 127 acres of outdoor space.

Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Drinks and snacks will be available for sale. For any questions, please reach out to us at woodlawn@savingplaces.org.

ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT, IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO REGISTER ONLINE, PLEASE COME TO THE SITE AND REGISTER AT THE CHECK-IN TABLE.

Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House provide a unique opportunity to put two American styles of architecture – separated by over a century – in conversation with one another. Take a close look at both houses to examine what it was that the architects who built these homes were trying to convey about the people who lived here, the period they lived in, and what they thought the future held.

Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for students (K-12)

Enjoy the iconic Pope-Leighey House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at twilight! Sit back with complimentary snacks and a glass of wine, as you watch the changing light bring out the beautiful architectural details of the house. Play games in the yard, listen to period music, and tour the house at your leisure as the sun slowly sets.

Tickets are $25, with one drink included in the price of your ticket.

Snacks will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own food (no outside alcohol). Tables and chairs will be set up around the Pope-Leighey House for you to use.

No food or drink will be allowed inside the house. When you arrive on site, please head directly to the Pope-Leighey House.

Most of the event will be held outside the house, please dress accordingly.

Questions? Call 703-570-6919 or email woodlawnevents@savingplaces.org

Due to a heat advisory, this Wright at Twilight has been cancelled, we look forward to welcoming you to our next program!

Enjoy the iconic Pope-Leighey House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at twilight! Sit back with complimentary snacks and a glass of wine, as you watch the changing light bring out the beautiful architectural details of the house. Play games in the yard, listen to period music, and tour the house at your leisure as the sun slowly sets.

Tickets are $25, with one drink included in the price of your ticket.

Snacks will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own food (no outside alcohol). Tables and chairs will be set up around the Pope-Leighey House for you to use.

No food or drink will be allowed inside the house. When you arrive on site, please head directly to the Pope-Leighey House.

Most of the event will be held outside the house, please dress accordingly.

Questions? Call 703-570-6919 or email woodlawnevents@savingplaces.org

Join the Family History Center team as they share their journeys in conducting public genealogy at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. This program will explore the tools for getting started in tracing your family tree, highlight similarities and differences in African American genealogy and test your knowledge with trivia. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and volunteer for a mini-live session.

Woodlawn is hosting this program to compliment its new exhibit Woodlawn: People & Perspectives. This exhibit explores the contributions of African American families to our sites history including members of the Quander, Holland, Carter, and Parker families. This program is free but due to limited space we are requesting advance registration.

About the team:

Lisa Crawley is a Genealogy Reference Assistant in the Robert F. Smith Explore Your Family History Center at NMAAHC. Her career experience includes serving as the Resource Center Manager of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, and as the Administrator at the Montgomery County Historical Society in Rockville. A native of Elizabeth, NJ her research interests include antebellum era African American history of the Mid-Atlantic and Upper South, and Methodist history. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Drew University and an M.A. in Museum Studies from Hampton University.

Edwina Parks is a Genealogy Reference Assistant in the Robert F. Smith Explore Your Family History Center at the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Her professional experience is in research and reference services for genealogy and local history and creating educational programs on these topics for libraries. Her interests include interpreting public records in genealogical research for their historical and geographical context. A native of Southwest Virginia, she holds a B.A. from Fisk University and an M.B.A. from Columbia University.

Join us to celebrate the 157th birthday of American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright! Enjoy an open house tour of the Pope-Leighey House and learn about the history of the house and its designer. In the yard, enjoy activities related to Wright's life and work, snap a photo wearing his iconic style of hat, and grab a celebratory bite of cake!

This year, we are excited to host education staff from the National Building Museum. Stay a little, or all afternoon to enjoy the festivities!

This is a family friendly event. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students (K-12), 5 and under are free.

Light concessions will be available but you are welcome to bring a picnic. No food or drink will be allowed inside the Pope-Leighey House.

Enjoy the iconic Pope-Leighey House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, at twilight! Sit back with complimentary snacks and a glass of wine, as you watch the changing light bring out the beautiful architectural details of the house. Play games in the yard, listen to period music, and tour the house at your leisure as the sun slowly sets.

Tickets are $25, with one drink included in the price of your ticket.

Snacks will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own food (no outside alcohol). Tables and chairs will be set up around the Pope-Leighey House for you to use.

No food or drink will be allowed inside the house. When you arrive on site, please head directly to the Pope-Leighey House.

Most of the event will be held outside the house, please dress accordingly.

Questions? Call 703-570-6919 or email woodlawnevents@savingplaces.org

Forest Bathing, also known as Forest Therapy, is a slow, mindful immersion in Nature. During a two and a half hour period, we move through the Forest and connect with the environment using all of our senses. This practice is deeply grounding and has many health benefits. The total distance traveled is often less than a mile. Forest Bathing is not a hike, and it is not a plant identification walk.

Leading the session will be Emily Hampton, an Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT) certified guide. She is a graduate of Stanford University and a 23 year veteran of the U.S. Navy. Emily is also a certified yoga teacher and Nidra meditation teacher.

Tickets are $30, and attendance is capped at 12.

We invite you to celebrate the opening of Woodlawn's new exhibit Woodlawn: People and Perspectives on Saturday, May 4 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Through text, images, and objects displayed throughout the house, you will learn about the contributions of the many people who shaped the site's past and present.

You will also have the opportunity to explore Offerings for Tauxenent: Acknowledging Native Place. This exhibit was curated by a team of public history students at George Mason University in collaboration with Indigenous community partners.

The reception is free and open to the public but due to limited space, we do kindly request advance registration. Light refreshments will be served.

Discover the architecture and history behind two American houses from different centuries. Woodlawn was built in 1805 and dominated a 2,000 acre plantation site. Pope-Leighey House was designed in 1940 by architect Frank Lloyd Wright as a small family home.

Special guided tours of the houses will be available on the hour starting at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, and 1 PM. Hands-on activities will explore different aspects of the homes' histories.

Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy exploring our gardens and grounds. Tickets are $15 per adult, $10 per student (K-12), ages 5 and under are free.