Historic Preservation

*NEW BRENTSVILLE HISTORY CAMP

Ages 8-13

Have you ever wondered what it was like to live on a farm in the days of oil lamps? How about in a small Virginia town before the big highways came? What happened when people got into trouble in the 1800s? Answer these questions and more at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre’s History Camp! Campers will explore a wide array of hands-on activities connected to Brentsville’s historic buildings including a farmhouse, school, courthouse, and jail, and have a series of adventures throughout the week that will introduce them to the ways people have lived in Prince William County from Native Americans to the present day.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow, VA 20136 703-365-7895

Jul 24-28 / 9a-4p M-F $240207014 HP03

19TH

Century Farm Life Summer Camp

Living at Ben Lomond was much different in the past than today. Farmers worked to produce the food they ate, used tools around the farm, cooked food on open fires or hearths, learned basic sewing techniques, cared for farm animals, and played games and forms of entertainment to occupy their time. Experience all these 19th century farm life activities.

Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA. 703-367-7872.

Jul 10-14 / 9a-4p M-F

Ages 8-13 field trip to a VA history museum, historic games, and special guests included in this history camp. Children should bring their own snacks, lunch, and beverages. Space limited. Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA. 703-499-9812

Jun 26-30 / 9a-4p M,F

Civil War Summer Camp

$240207014 HP01

Ages 8-13

Our Civil War Summer Camp takes a hands-on approach to studying the American Civil War. Campers will learn about the many parts of the life of a Civil War soldier, including drill, camping, cooking, uniforms and equipment, flags, artillery, cavalry, a field trip to local Civil War sites, and more. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. The parking lot is located off Iron Brigade Unit Ave., Bristow, VA. 703-366-3049.

$240207014 HP02

ALONG THE WATER-THE PEOPLE OF RIPPON LODGE

Ages 7-11

This five-day camp will explore Virginia’s timeline from the indigenous peoples who once called the Potomac River and Neabsco Creek home, to the early days of the colonies and the Blackburn Family. Indoor and outdoor activities, hands-on crafts, music, dance, foodways (cooking), a

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Aug 7-11 / 9a-4p M-F $240207014 HP04