006098.jpgPrince William County is participating in the statewide commemoration of the Civil War Sesquicentennial in 2011. You can attend programs and events to learn about the American Civil War and the lessons of this tragic event. View this map for addresses and descriptions of sites in Prince William County with a connection to the Civil War. 

 
 
There are still plenty of opportunities to learn more about the Americal Civil War at local Prince William County owned facilities and of course the Manassas National Battlefield.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Events at Historic Properties
 
Prince William County is offering several events to mark the 150th Anniversary.  Here are our events for August 2011. 

 

  • May through October: Guided Tours of the Bristoe Station Battlefield every 2nd and 4th weekend. Call 703-366-3049 for details.
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More lectures and programs throughout the year will share information about the lives, struggles and triumphs of various people during the American Civil War. For more information about Sesquicentennial Events in Prince William County throughout the year, view Historic Preservation Events.
Read more about Prince William County in the Civil War (new electronic publication) or Prince William's Civil War Story or view the documentary: Crossroads of Conflict: Prince William County During the Civil War:

 

For statewide programs and events, visit www.virginiacivilwar.org.