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The Historic Preservation Division hosts a variety of events to introduce the community to Prince William County's rich historic and cultural past. Events are held at four historic properties: Rippon Lodge, Ben Lomond Historic Site, Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre and the Old Manassas Courthouse. These events allow visitors to explore and discover the families, homes, events and the everyday life of Prince William past. We hope you will join us for a step back in time! Please note that the sites close for the season on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009 at 4 p.m. Grounds and trails at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Center and Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park remain open daily from sunrise to sunset. The sites will open for the special events noted below during the winter months. 2009 Prince William County Historic Preservation Programs
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 They Indeed are a Very Useful Corps: American Riflemen in the Revolutionary War Historic Preservation Division Lecture Series 7 p.m. at Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave., Manassas, VA 20110 FREE ADMISSION Local historian, teacher and author Michael Cecere will explore the important role that American riflemen played in the Revolutionary War. Many of these riflemen, including their commander Daniel Morgan, hailed from Virginia, and played a crucial role in winning the Revolutionary War. Call 703-257-5243 for more information.
Saturdays and Sundays in Feb., 2009 (7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22, 28) Lucasville School Weekend Tours FREE ADMISSION
Visit Prince William County’s last standing one-room school dedicated to the education of African-American children in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Recently reconstructed in 2007, the one-room school served local African-American children from 1885 to 1926. Through tours and exhibits, visitors can learn the history of post-Civil War African-American education in Prince William County and northern Virginia. Call 703-365-7895 for more information. Image: Lucasville School Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 The Newby Family and Harpers Ferry, 1859 Historic Preservation Division Lecture Series
Co-sponsored by the Prince William-Manassas-Manassas Park Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Image: Dangerfield Newby. CREDIT: Library of Congress
Thursday, March 26, 2009 The Life and Times of John Singleton Mosby Historic Preservation Division Lecture Series 7 p.m. at Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave., Manassas, VA 20110 FREE ADMISSION Historian David Goetz will lecture on the famous Confederate partisan raider, John S. Mosby. Mosby’s many exploits took place throughout Northern Virginia and Prince William County. Mr. Goetz will present an encompassing look at Mosby’s life and some of his most famous adventures. Call 703-257-5243 for more information.
Saturday, April 4, 2009 Rippon Lodge Easter Egg Hunt Join us for spring activities that children have enjoyed since the 19th century. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, an egg roll, games and crafts. Call 703-499-9812 for reservations. Image: Rippon Easter Saturday, April 18, 2009 Prince William Prepares for War 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., FREE ADMISSION
In April of 1861, residents of Prince William County met in Brentsville and voted to endorse Virginia’s secession from the United States. That same month, several military units were formed in Brentsville to prepare for the defense of Virginia. Join Civil War living historians to learn about the formation of these units and how they were mustered, trained and drilled. Learn about how Prince William County’s civilians dealt with the harsh reality of war at the Haislip Farm House. Civil War encampment with drills and demonstrations offered periodically throughout the day with the camps open for tours in the evening. Call 703-365-7895 for more information. Image: Brentsville recruits Saturday, April 25, 2009 Nature Trail Tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136 $2.00 per person Follow a guided tour along the nature trails at Brentsville and learn about plant life and wildlife in this part of Virginia. Call 703-365-7895 for more information. Thursday, April 30, 2009 J.E.B. Stuart’s 1862 Christmas Raid Historic Preservation Division Lecture Series 7 p.m. at Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave., Manassas, VA 20110 FREE ADMISSION Local historian and lecturer Mark Trbovich will discuss Confederate General J.E.B. Stuart’s December 1862 cavalry raid behind Federal lines into Prince William and Fairfax Counties. Stuart’s raid on Federal supply lines and depots involved cavalry engagements at Dumfries, Occoquan and Burke Station. Call 703-257-5243 for more information.
Saturday, May 16, 2009 Rose Garden Tours at Ben Lomond
12 – 3:30 p.m. Image: Ben Lomond from garden
Saturday, June 6, 2009 Colonial Prince William County Van Tour 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191 $80 per person. Space is limited, reservations required. Prince William County, formed in 1731, has a rich colonial heritage that still exists today. Visit several sites that highlight the people and events of the colonial period. Tour with local historians to see sites in such places as Occoquan, Woodbridge and Dumfries. Cost includes admission to sites and a boxed lunch. Contact 703-499-9812 for reservations. Saturday, June 13, 2009 Rose Garden Tours at Ben Lomond 12 – 3:30 p.m. Manassas, VA 20109 $5 per person Take a guided tour of the recently restored rose garden. Tours will focus on ongoing restoration efforts, antique rose varieties, and companion plantings. Basic horticulture practices will be discussed. Ben Lomond House will be open for tours. Proceeds go to the continued preservation of community gardens at Ben Lomond and the historic house. Call 703-367-7872 for information. Image: Ben Lomond rose garden
Monday – Thursday, July 6 – 9, 2009 Civil War Days Camp at Ben Lomond (for ages 8 -13) 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, VA 20109 $90 per child. Space is limited, reservations required. Kids will have a great time recreating a camp site, preparing authentic rations, drilling with wooden muskets and finding out how the soldiers spent their free time. There will also be a live fire demonstration. Camp is offered in conjunction with the Ben Lomond Community Center. Call the Ben Lomond Community Center at 703-361-7126 for reservations. Saturday – Sunday, July 18 – 19, 2009 Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas at Ben Lomond 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, VA 20109 FREE ADMISSION During and after the Battle of First Manassas in July 1861, the Ben Lomond house and farm were used by Confederate soldiers as a hospital. Join living historians for a recreation of a field hospital, a military encampment, demonstrations and tours. Call 703-367-7872 for information.
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 Beyond the Battlefields: The Civil War in Prince William County Van Tour 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136 $80 per person. Space is limited, reservations required. Prince William County was witness to many battles and actions during the Civil War, but the impacts of the war went far beyond the battlefields. Take a look at several locations in the County that have Civil War significance that are not normally open to the public. Cost includes admission to sites and a boxed lunch. Call 703-365-7895 for reservations.
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009 Battle of Kettle Run Special Tours 10708 Bristow Road FREE ADMISSION
Join local historians for guided tours of the battlefield where the August 1862 Battle of Kettle Run occurred at Bristoe Station. Call 703-257-5243 for more information. Image: Forbes Kettle Run CREDIT: Army of the Potomac Crossing Kettle Run by Edwin Forbes, Oct. 14, 1863. Library of Congress
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 One-Room School Reunion 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136 FREE ADMISSION All former students of the Brentsville One-Room Schoolhouse are invited for a day of socialization and remembering their past school days there. Light refreshments will be served. Contact 703-365-7895 for more information.
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 King’s Highway Special Tours 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191 FREE ADMISSION Journey along the historic King’s Highway, also known as the Potomac Path. Generals George Washington and Rochambeau used this stage and post road to move their troops to Yorktown in 1781. Visit a section of the King’s Highway at the corner of Forest Grove Drive and Rippon Boulevard in Woodbridge. Call 703-499-9812 for information. Saturday, Sept. 26 and Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 Prince William Farm Tour (Brentsville Stop)
Bristow, VA 20136 FREE ADMISSION Come learn about every-day skills that were important to 19th-century farmers in Prince William County. Also, learn about some of the animals that could have lived on these early farms. Activities include dipping candles, making butter, carding wool, pounding corn and gardening. A bluegrass concert will take place from 3 - 6 p.m. Call 703-365-7895 for more information. Image: Brentsville farm day
Saturday – Sunday, Oct. 3-4, 2009 World War II Weekend at Brentsville 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136 FREE ADMISSION Join World War II living historians to learn about daily life for American soldiers in Europe and Japan. Men portraying American and German soldiers will bring historical equipment and armaments. Also learn about how local residents did their part to support the war effort. Call 703-365-7895 for more information. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 The Campaign and Battle of Bristoe Station Van Tour 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, 10708 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136 $80 per person. Space is limited, reservations required. Join local historians for an in-depth tour of the campaign that led up to the Battle of Bristoe Station in October 1863. Tour will include sites such as Auburn, Bristoe Station and Buckland. Cost includes admission to sites and a boxed lunch. Contact 703-257-5243 for reservations.
Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 7th Annual Rippon Lodge Harvest Festival 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Road Woodbridge, VA 22191> $5 per person, children under 2 free.
Visit ca. 1747 Rippon Lodge for our annual Fall Harvest Festival. Enjoy crafts, performances, demonstrations, activities and games. Learn about local history through historical displays and living history. Image: Rippon Harvest hay ride Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009 Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation Annual Meeting Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 Haunted Ben Lomond 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, VA 20109 $5 per person Visit a haunted Civil War hospital and learn about ghosts that may still wander the ca.1830 Ben Lomond farm house. Tours offered every half hour. Call 703-367-7872 for information. Tours every hour.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 Rippon Lodge Ghost Tours Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191 $5 per person, reservations recommended Tour the historic cemetery and haunted ca. 1747 house at night, then enjoy cookies and cider by a bonfire.
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009 Holidays at Rippon Lodge 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191 $5 per person Enjoy tours of Rippon Lodge, seasonal crafts for children and period refreshments. Learn about holiday customs from the 18th century. Call 703-499-9812 for information. Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 12 - 13, 2009 Santa Visits Ben Lomond Ben Lomond Historic Site 10321 Sudley Manor Drive Manassas, VA 20109 Fee for photographs with Santa
Come to Ben Lomond and learn about Christmases past. Make ornaments for the Ben Lomond tree or to take home. And, have your picture taken with Santa Claus as he appeared when Thomas Nast drew him in the January 1863 Harper’s Weekly magazine. Call 703-367-7872 for information. Image: Ben Lomond Nast Santa
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009 Brentsville Holiday Concerts Concerts at 5p.m. & 6 p.m., site open 4 p.m. – 8 p.m., Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136 FREE ADMISSION Come enjoy sounds of the season as performed by the Brentsville District High School Women’s Treble Ensemble and the Brentsville District Mixed Vocal Ensemble. The two concerts will take place in the historic ca.1870 Union Church. Also, hot cider and gingerbread will be cooked and served at the newly restored ca. 1850 Haislip-Hall house. Call 703-365-7895 for more information.
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