#LoudounCounty

[historicminiaturesnorthernva]

Loudoun County Militia as they would’ve appeared in the 1781 Yorktown Campaign. Virginia militia laws enacted by Governor Thomas Jefferson largely mimicked the previous British system in place in the colony since the first settlement at Jamestown.

The law required every free white (non-catholic) man to have a firearm, powder, and shot in case of emergencies declared by either the county or colonial government. This precluded black people from participating in the armed militia and from firearm ownership, though they were often in service in non-armed roles such as drummer, which I have shown in my miniatures.

In peacetime, militias held regular musters at times determined by the county. Some took place monthly, others maybe once or twice in a year. They would be called up largely to control the enslaved population and march west during Indian attacks, but mostly militias served as a “who’s who” for local politics and culture.

In wartime, their quality was negligible at best, and disastrous at worst. In battle they were often quick to break and retreat when used the wrong way, and the Loudoun County militia ended up serving mostly in a logistical role. Ferrying prisoners and supplies through the “Continental Breadbasket” of Loudoun’s hills and roads, these men made it possible for the army to survive and thrive against a powerful enemy.

[loudountactical]

Just a PSA … this is, by no means whatsoever, any form of “Staccato Killer.” The bottom lip of the back strap is brutally sharp, the slide motion is no different than the MC Operator .45, and the overly loose tolerance in the trigger is disappointing. The weight, however, is great and the stock irons are very clean. More to follow on this piece following a @trijicon RDS install and @surefire_llc Turbo light addition. • #ltac #loudountactical #loudoun #loudouncounty #northernvirginia #firearmstraining #tacticaltraining #trust #endure #freedom #usa #america (at Shadow Hawk Defense) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkR7YrwrSup/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jplirianophotography]

Sneak peek for @Cmedina05 and @scottdoro - What a STUNNING wedding on a perfect day in @harvesthouselc​​​​​​​​ -​​​​​​​​ -​​​​​​​​ Film Lab: @richardphotolab​​​​​​​​ Film Stock: Fuji400H​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ #richardphotolab #contax645 #fuji400h #fineartweddings #HarvestHouseLC #winerywedding #weddingday #weddingvenue #loudouncountywedding #loudouncountyva #loudouncounty #loudounwedding #stylemepretty #virginiaweddings #marthaweddings #virginiawedding #virginiaweddingphotographer #fineartphotographer #fineartweddingphotographer #filmweddingphotographer #filmisnotdead #ishootfilm #love #brides #husbandwife #fineartweddingstyling #elegant #love #joy https://www.instagram.com/p/CjlscSoMy_J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[sonjamorganonline]

Out on the town with @jenny_hairsalon 💕 Loving my new look 😊 #loudoun #loudouncounty #purcevillevirginia #VA #girlsnightout 🥂 https://www.instagram.com/p/CjOQNKmOS0a/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[broushaky]

Kitchen photoshoot for one of the best remodeling company in northern Virginia, Micheal Nash . . . . . #remodeling #renovation #remodelingphotography #realestate #realestatephotography #realestatephotographer #realestatephoto #interiordesign #interiordesignphotography #interiordesignphotographer #northetnvirginiaphotographer #virginia #northernvirginia #ashburnva #ashburn #loudouncountyva #loudouncounty #loudouncountyphotographer #commercialphotography #commetcialphotographer #kitchendesign #kitchenphotography #photography #photooftheday #photoshoot #photo #photographer #photographylovers #photogram (at Ashburn, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CO-Zs_JnNTA/?igshid=5zqlmf4qozs7

[masteroflights]

yesterday was fun! i played with legos with my nephew (check out my cool alien temple) and found some old pictures! me and my dad and our old house in lucketts! v fun #lego #memories #dargan #maryland #lucketts #virginia #loudouncounty (at Dargan, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CKaG-ZkBqZW/?igshid=dh45yaw6qrjo

[loudounlandscapeanddesignllc]

"Virginia is for nature lovers." -Loudoun Landscape & Design LLC

[huntcountryva]

We, the following concerned residents, strongly oppose the proposed 38-home Banbury Cross Reserve development by Middleburg Land 1 LLC. Please join our opposition to this cluster housing development. By signing, you consent to your name being used publicly in the opposition.

https://www.ipetitions.com/petition/oppose-the-banbury-cross-reserve-development

For more information on the ongoing fight, see the following articles:

https://loudounnow.com/2019/11/06/hundreds-sign-petition-opposing-middleburg-area-subdivision/

We need your help!

[kravekreation]

✂️ BOOK ME ONLINE✂️ www.KraveKreation.com Cut & Color by @kravekreation #kravekreation #issaslay #dmvhairstylist #dmv #oneloudoun #loudouncounty #restontowncenter #blackgirlmagic #influancehaircare #hairoftheday #blackart #Love #RHOP #fox5 #shorthair #beautysalon #blackexcellence #mobhair #modernsalon #nodaysoff #ashburn #LicensedToCreate #Behindthechair #Thecutlife #EthnicBeauty #dmvnetwork (at Ashburn, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BySpIktBptt/?igshid=1sqe0wavzrshk

[loudountactical]

The only thing we were ever good at. · 🏴 Northern Virginia Based Group 🏴 Exclusively SOF Owned & Operated 🏴 Relevant Training for Real End Users  · Level 1 – Pistol / Rifle | Oct 15-16 Level 1 – Night Operations | Oct 29-30 Level 1 – Pistol | Nov 05 Level 2 – Pistol / Rifle | Nov 12-13 Level 2 – Night Operations | Nov 19-20 Level 2 – CCW - Pistol | Dec 03-04 Level 1 – Close Quarter Battle | Dec 10 Foundational – Pistol | Dec 11 Level 2 – Close Quarter Battle | Dec 17-18 · #ltac #loudountactical #loudoun #loudouncounty #northernvirginia #specialoperations #firearmstraining #tacticaltraining #usa #america (at Shadow Hawk Defense) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj41D3Ru2tV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[stonestyledesign]

Shadow Gray Quartz countertop installed over high gloss white cabinets. Dark colored counter truly stood out beautifully over white cabinets! Large spacious kitchens are irreplaceable. . . . What are your thoughts on this color combo? 🤔🤔 . . . . #northernvirginia #dmv #northernva #nova #loudouncounty #virginia #fairfaxva #arlingtonva #viennava #alexandriava #instagood #loveloudoun #loudoun #picoftheday #fairfax #work #home #bmw #local #iphonesia #dmvremodel #remodeling #kitchen #beautiful #modern #installation #fabrication #igdaily #quartz #countertop (at Vienna, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvh2vN8lqmX/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1sz6xbnydg8f1

[myvinespot]

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at @LansdowneResort and Spa. Here’s a shot of their tall, beautifully lit Christmas tree—complemented by lovely reflections in the wet pavement, on a cold, rainy night. Cheers! #WinterWonderLansdowne #VisitLoudoun #LoudounCounty #ChristmasTree #Christmas #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays https://www.instagram.com/p/Brgyw1-n1Es/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=153joj622egfr

[sonjamorganonline]

“I feel fancy” when I get my hair done at @jenny_hairsalon I’m getting ready for a project and want to look my best. 😊 Ever been to #Virginia? Have a 🧁 Take two their small😝 #loudouncounty #VA #rhony girl on the go 💃 #sonjaism (at Loudoun County, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cf4OP2Ju6Y3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lindsaynichols]

My baby graduated from 5th grade today!! Where has the time gone?! She is a year older and 4 inches taller compared to her first day of fifth grade, and she has officially ditched the kitty headbands. 😿 When she grows up she wants to be a “charity worker for animals” (yesss…I’m rubbing off on her!) At the start of school her future profession was “How should I know?” 😂 I’m so incredibly proud of this nugget, my niece Gigi, and all students graduating elementary school. Middle school, here they come!! #nuglife #5thgradegraduation #SCES #SandersCorner #LCPS #loudouncounty #fifthgrade #goodbyeelementaryschool #herewecomemiddleschool (at Ashburn, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce1om_nOvie3WcH2q6-7SpNciBJFwq8qweSBuY0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ciophoto]

Day 114 of 365 - Virginia Bluebells are known as Spring ephemeral flowers. They emerge and bloom before the surrounding trees have leafed out. This evolutionary strategy allows them to obtain sunlight before the tree canopy blocks it out. A few weeks after blooming small seed capsules form. Shortly after that, the stems fall and the leaves wilt. The entire plant fades into the soil, and you will never know it was there until the following Spring when the lifecycle will restart. #loudouncounty #bluebells #virginia #furnacemountain #flowers #365 #365photochallenge2022 #omsystem #olympusomdem1x #blue Olympus OM-D E-M1X M.Zuiko 150-400 F4.5 TC IS Pro 1/640s | F11 | ISO 400 (at Catoctin Creek) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ccv1jlhuvyG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kravekreation]

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