Explore the 12 sites within Prince William County & the city of Manassas, Virginia designated as part of the Revolutionary War History Trail. The Revolutionary War History Trail connects visitors with the great campaigns and lesser-known sites of the Revolutionary War in this region. Illustrated signs combine storytelling with historic images at each historic site. Rippon Lodge Historic Site leads the county’s commemoration with events scheduled throughout the year.
Prince William/Manassas History Symposium Join us for the 11th Annual Prince William/Manassas History Symposium! Each year local historians and experts explore the many facets of County histor... Read More
The Women of Rippon Lodge Explore this history of Rippon Lodge Historic Site and the Blackburn Family through the letters of their female members. This talk will focus on the p... Read More
Homeschool History Day: The Art of GovernmentUnited States and Virginia government is shaped by experience. It is improved by learning from mistakes and injustices to make a better government of... Read More
Tips and Tricks to Deciphering Colonial Handwriting Not all handwriting is created equal, and that can drive many researchers crazy. However, knowing how to analyze handwritten documents could mean find... Read More
Finding your Rev War ancestor Finding your Rev War ancestor for entry into the DAR, SAR, or CAR. Do you have a story about a Revolutionary War ancestor? Are you curious to find out... Read More
Revolutionary War Home Front: Researching Virginia Civilian Ancestor Life Explore how to research ancestors who lived through the war period but weren't directly involved in fighting. Demonstrate using tax lists, church reco... Read More
