We fell in love with Middleburg for its charm, its scenery, and its ability to make you slow down and enjoy the moment (preferably with a glass of wine) — and we hope you will too. We’d love for you to get to know Middleburg. It may be small, but it’s full of history and charm. Here are a few fun facts to give you a little glimpse into what makes it so special. Founded in 1787, this tiny town has over two centuries of stories. Fox hunting in Middleburg follows traditions brought over from England in the 1700s. Middleburg changed hands multiple times during the Civil War. Many homes and buildings in Middleburg were used as field hospitals, headquarters, or encampments. It’s known as the “Nation’s Horse & Hunt Capital” 🐎 The surrounding countryside is home to some of the most beautiful horse farms and estates in the country. Loudoun County is now one of the fastest-growing wine regions in the U.S. Middleburg has been featured by Vogue as one of the most charming Christmas towns in the U.S. — where each December, riders in scarlet coats on horseback and a pack of foxhounds parade through town in Middleburg’s iconic Horse & Hound Christmas Parade.