HISTORIC PRESERVATION THE POTOMAC RIVER: HUB OF TRANSPORTATION AND HISTORY RIVER TOUR ALL AGES
Locations: ■B en Lomond Historic Site: 10321 Sudley Manor Dr, Manassas, VA (703) 367-7872
LEESYLVANIA STATE PARK
■ Bushy Park Historic Site, Gainesville Community Library: 4870 Lightner Rd, Haymarket, VA (703) 792-4754
Enjoy a guided 3 hour history tour of the Potomac River onboard the Miss Rivershore. Topics covered include 17th century Native American history, War of 1812 and Civil War battles, and the river’s diverse natural history. Registration includes lunch. After the tour, visitors can hike to Freestone Point in Leesylvania State Park. Masks are required on the boat. Tours are limited to 15 people per tour in accordance with the most recent COVID-19 Guidelines.
■ Lucasville School: 10516 Godwin Drive, Manassas, VA (703) 365-7895
380001 UD Sat
■ Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre: 12229 Bristow Rd, Bristow, VA (703) 365-7895 ■ Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park: Corner of Iron Brigade Unit Ave and Tenth Alabama Way, Bristow, VA (703) 366-3049
■ Neabsco Regional Park and Boardwalk: 15125 Blackburn Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191 (703) 499-9812
AGES 6+ BRENTSVILLE COURTHOUSE HISTORIC CENTRE
■ Leesylvania State Park: 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge,Va
EVERYDAY FULL OF WORK: THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE AT BEN LOMOND ALL AGES
BEN LOMOND HISTORIC SITE
Ben Lomond Historic Site is proud to present special guided tours focusing on the historic African American occupants of the site. Visitors can explore the historic home and the original slave quarter to learn about the enslaved population living at Ben Lomond in the years before the Civil War. Visit spaces not ordinarily open to the public. Additionally, visitors can experience the new and interactive virtual reality exhibit in the Ben Lomond Slave Quarters. Masks are required indoors during the tour. Sat
Sep 5 / 12p-1p
$5
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Sat
Sep 5 / 2p-3p
$5
380001 MC
Sun
Sep 6 / 12p-1p
$5
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Sun
Sep 6 / 2p-3p
$5
VIRGINIA IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR ALL AGES Explore the history of the Spanish-American War. Speak with living history interpreters about the war and what the soldiers encountered. Self-guided tours limited to 7 people at a time. Masks are required indoors. Sep 12 / 11a-3p
$5
LUCASVILLE SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE AGES 6+
LUCASVILLE SCHOOL
Visit the reconstructed 19th century school used by the community of Lucasville and learn about African American history in Prince William County and Northern Virginia region. No more than five people will be allowed in the school at one time and masks are required. Sat
Sep 12 / 11a-4p
As Prince William County’s seat for 70 years, Brentsville’s courthouse and jail was the focus of law and order in the community. Take a tour of the Brentsville’s public lot and learn about the laws, crime, and punishment of the 19th century while you hear about some of the high-profile cases that were tried on-site. Tours are limited to seven people, masks are required. Reservations are required. 380001 TG
Sat
Sep 26 / 11a-12p
$5
380001 TH
Sat
Sep 26 / 1p-2p
$5
HISTORY WALK ON THE BOARDWALK AGES 7+
POTOMAC HERITAGE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL NEABSCO CREEK BOARDWALK
This history walk, “Humanity and the Environment in Neabsco Creek” explores how people affected this natural creek over the centuries. Leashed pets are welcome to join, but not all parts of the hike are accessible for wheelchairs. Limited social distancing space; masks strongly suggested. Reservations required. 380001 UB
Sat
Sep 26 / 8a-10a
ALL AGES
Join Battlefield Park staff for the 157th Anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station. Tour the site of the third and final battle that took place in Prince William County and learn from living history demonstrations on the battlefield. Sat
Oct 10 / 11a-4p
FREE
Sun
Oct 11 / 11a-4p
FREE
HISTORY BY CAMPFIRE: STORIES OF BRISTOE STATION ALL AGES BRISTOE STATION BATTLEFIELD HERITAGE PARK
Join Battlefield Park staff for the 157th Anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station. On Saturday evening, staff will share stories about Bristoe Station in the Civil War from a campfire overlooking the battlefield. Bring your own chair and flashlight.
FREE
HISTORY BY CAMPFIRE: TEDDY TRAVELS TO BEN LOMOND ALL AGES BEN LOMOND HISTORIC SITE
Enjoy a warm campfire at Ben Lomond Historic Site while you learn about Teddy Roosevelt’s time at Ben Lomond, a place he visited for hunting and history. 380001 MF F
Sep 25 / 7:30p-9p
$10
BATTLE OF BRISTOE STATION ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND
RIPPON LODGE HISTORIC SITE
Sat
$50
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT AT BRENTSVILLE COURTHOUSE
■ Rippon Lodge Historic Site: 15520 Blackburn Rd, Woodbridge, VA 703-792-4754
380001 MA
Sep 26 / 10a-1p
$5 per person; children 2 and under are free.
380001 XD
Sat
Oct 10 / 7:30p-9p
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FREE
