Oak Hill Receives $1.5 Million for Preservation Ahead of Park Opening

U.S. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) announced $1.5 million in federal grants to preserve the mansion and outbuildings at Oak Hill, the Loudoun County home of James Monroe, the fifth president of the United States.

According to a statement from Subramanyam’s office, the historic property has been preserved for generations and offers opportunities to explore American history through educational programming.

Earlier this year, the Virginia General Assembly approved a budget amendment from Gov. Abigail Spanberger to designate Oak Hill as a state park. State Sen. Russet Perry and Del. John McAuliff championed the amendment.

“Oak Hill is an important part of our history and has survived hundreds of years. This funding will ensure it can continue to live on for generations. I am proud that federal funding will help maintain and preserve this historical landmark. I look forward to seeing people of all ages in our community and across the world visit Oak Hill for many years to come,” Subramanyam said.

Perry said the federal funding would support efforts to prepare the property for public access and maintain it over the long term.

“For more than two years, we fought in Richmond to make Oak Hill a state park and protect more than 1,200 acres of Loudoun County and President Monroe’s historic home. We got it done, and now the work is making sure Oak Hill has what it needs to thrive for the long term. This $1.5 million in federal funding will help us do that, and I’m grateful to Congressman Subramanyam for securing these resources and being a partner in Oak Hill’s future. I’m looking forward to continuing this work and getting Oak Hill State Park open to the public,” Perry said.

McAuliff highlighted the recreational and conservation opportunities associated with the planned park.

“Oak Hill will be an enormous investment in the quality of life and conservation of Western Loudoun by opening up over 1,200 acres of farm and forestland for recreational use. The new funding secured by Congressman Subramanyam and state budget language provided by Gov. Spanberger ensure this land and history will be treasured by generations to come,” McAuliff said.

Heather Richards, Mid-Atlantic vice president of The Conservation Fund, said the grants would help preserve the site as the nation marks 250 years of independence.

“Oak Hill stands as a powerful reminder of our nation’s founding story, and these grants ensure that story will be preserved for generations to come. We’re grateful to Rep. Subramanyam and our federal partners at the National Park Service for recognizing what this site means, not just to Loudoun County, but to the story of our nation as we mark 250 years of independence,” Richards said.

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