Save Oak Hill, Home of President Monroe

Oak Hill holds immense cultural and historical significance. The magnificent 1,200-acre estate is anchored by a well-preserved mansion completed in 1823 by President James Monroe — the only privately owned home of a Founding Father. It’s where President Monroe wrote the Monroe Doctrine, which remains a cornerstone of American foreign policy today. It’s also an opportunity to tell valuable stories of enslaved African Americans and Indigenous peoples who lived and worked on the land. But without swift action by Virginia leaders, Oak Hill’s future is not guaranteed. 

A bill before the Virginia Senate (HB2306) would create Historic Oak Hill State Park, protecting the site for its conservation, recreation, historic, and cultural value. It already passed the House of Delegates and is under consideration by the Virgina Senate, where its fate is uncertain. This is an issue for all Americans, not just Virginians. Will you add your name to our letter below urging Governor Youngkin and the entire General Assembly to work together and get this legislation across the finish line?