Leisure Magazine, Prince William County Virginia, Fall 2021

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some Halloween treats! Tours will visit the Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, and Ben Lomond Historic Site. Advanced Registration is required. Oct 30 / 7p-9p

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BATTLE OF BRISTOE STATION ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND All Ages Join Battlefield Park staff for the 158th Anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station. Visit a Civil War encampment, watch artillery and musket firing demonstrations, and tour the site of the final Civil War battle that took place in Prince William County. Oct 9 / 11a-4p Oct 10 / 11a-4p

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BATTLE OF BRISTOE STATION REAL-TIME WALKING TOUR All Ages ALL HALLOW’S EVE CANDLELIGHT TOURS AT BRENTSVILLE COURTHOUSE Ages 6+ Brentsville has a diverse and dramatic history as it served as the county seat for nearly 100 years. During this time, many strange and scary events have happened here, and many say that ghosts of long dead men and women still haunt the area. Come experience a spirited night as you explore the grounds by candlelight and hear tales of sadness and triumph at Brentsville. Reservations are recommended for space is limited. Oct 23 / 6:30p-7:30p Oct 23 / 7p-8p Oct 23 / 7:30p-8:30p Oct 23 / 8p-9p Oct 23 / 8:30p-9:30p

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$10 $10 $10 $10 $10

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Walk in the footsteps of the Battle of Bristoe Station’s participants on the battle’s anniversary. This walking tour will cover events as they transpired at Bristoe Station 158 years ago, the last major battle fought in Prince William County during the Civil War. Oct.14 / 5p-6:30p Th

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BEYOND BULL RUN: LESSER-KNOWN CIVIL WAR SITES IN WESTERN PRINCE WILLIAM BUS TOUR Ages 13+ Prince William County is well-known for playing host to major Civil War battles. However, the war was not limited to just these struggles. For Prince William, the fighting was never-ending, as Union and Confederate forces clashed for control of the county. Join us for a bus tour of lesser known Civil War sites and stories and learn about the people and events that history has forgotten. Advanced Registration is required and lunch is included.

ATTLE OF BRISTOE STATION ANNIVERSARY LUMINARY B All Ages

Sep 25 / 9a-5p

For the Battle of Bristoe Station Anniversary Weekend, tour the battlefield at night to see nearly 1,000 luminary candles for every soldier who died at Bristoe Station. Living history vignettes will be located across the battlefield and guided tours will lead visitors to meet the men and women who made history here. Corner of Iron Brigade Unit Ave. and Tenth Alabama Way, Bristow, VA 20136

BRENTSVILLE BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES Ages 6+

Oct 9 / 7p-9p

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PRINCE WILLIAM HAUNTING CAR CARAVAN TOUR Ages 8+ Do you like haunted history? Prince William County has a very fascinating history. It also has a very frightening and spooky side of history too! Join us for a Halloween’s eve car caravan tour of three historic sites to learn about the people, events and maybe a ghost or two that allegedly haunt a few of our historic sites while enjoying

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For hundreds of years, the Brentsville Public Lot has been a place of entertainment and festivities and we are continuing that tradition into today! Bring your chairs, kick up your heels, and enjoy some Bluegrass and comfort food at the historic centre! Before the concert starts, self-guided tours will be available. Food and beverage will be available for purchase on-site. Gates open at 4 pm and concert starts at 5pm. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended for space is limited. See www.pwcparks.org/bluegrass for details. Aug 14 / 4p-6:30p Sep 11 / 4p-6:30p Oct 9 / 4p-6:30p

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$10 $10 $10

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Location Key Addresses for each location are listed on pg. 11.

43 | Prince William County Parks, Recreation & Tourism | Register Online: www.pwcparks.org


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