Civil War on the Home Front Tours have been added to the Oatlands event calendar this year to continue its recognition of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.

The tours will be offered August 25-26 and September 15-16. The Civil War on the Home Front Tour is an indoor/outdoor tour that highlights the day-to-day life of those left at home during the Civil War. Knowledgeable guides will use excerpts from Elizabeth O. Carter's diary to explore issues relevant to the Carter family and the enslaved at Oatlands during the war.

At 2 p.m., visitors will meet author Kevin Dulany Grigsby, a descendant of a couple who were enslaved at Oatlands. His book, Howardsville: The Journey of an African-American Community in Loudoun County, Virginia, will be available for purchase.

Oatlands Historic House and Gardens are located at 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg, VA 20175-6572

Tickets for Civil War on the Home Front Tours are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for children 6-16 years of age. Please telephone 703-777-3174 for additional information.