Reclaiming Grandeur: The Restoration of Selma Mansion in Leesburg, Virginia

16119 Garriland Dr, Leesburg, VA 20176, United States

The Selma Mansion holds a prominent place in the rich tapestry of Virginia’s history. Built in the Greek Revival style in 1811 by Armistead Thomson Mason, a member of one of Virginia’s most distinguished families, the mansion has witnessed centuries of change and evolution. Over the years, however, the Selma Mansion fell into disrepair and even survived a fire in the 1890s. After being purchased by Elijah B. White in 1896, architecture firm Noland and Baskervill was commissioned to build a Colonial Revival mansion, incorporating a part of the original home as a kitchen wing. Selma Mansion was eventually sold to foreign investors in 1999 where it fell into a state of neglect. Its once-magnificent facade marred by the passage of time.  It wasn’t until 2016 that Selma had a new life breathed into her by Sharon Virts and Scott Miller. The restoration of the Selma Mansion was a labor of love, guided by a deep respect for its history and significance. More information about the restoration of the Selma Mansion can be found at selmamansionrebirth.com.