Prince William County


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Prince William County citizens played a major role in the years leading up to and through the American Revolution. Henry Lee, William Grayson and Thomas Blackburn were among the leaders who first protested the taxes being levied by Parliament and the crown by authoring the Prince William County Resolves in 1774. These men went on to join the military, fighting to secure rights for all men, not only in their state but for this new nation called the United States.

Men from across Prince William County joined militia companies and the regular army, many of them fighting in major battles that helped determine the fate of this fledgling nation. County manufacturing centers such as the Neabsco ironworks helped provide Washington’s army with essential goods and materials needed to fight the war.

Prince William County’s Revolutionary War trail includes not only the stories of these leaders, but also little-known trivia and sites such as the prisoner of war camp that held Hessian troops captured during Washington’s victory at Trenton and Princeton.
Come explore Prince William County’s Revolutionary History!

Local Events

Walking Tours of Historic Prince William Towns: Dumfries Walking Tours of Historic Prince William Towns: Dumfries
May 16, 2025 - May 16, 2025
Prince William County

Visit Dumfries, a bustling and diverse community founded on tobacco and witness to the American Revolution. This tour will focus on Dumfries’ Main S... Read More

Williams-Dawe House Hard Hat Tours Williams-Dawe House Hard Hat Tours
May 17, 2025 - May 17, 2025
Prince William County

Kick off Historic Preservation Month with a hard hat tour of Brentsville’s newest acquisition: the Williams-Dawe House. The Williams-Dawe House is t... Read More

Museum Family Day at Brentsville Courthouse: Life in a 19th Century TownMuseum Family Day at Brentsville Courthouse: Life in a 19th Century Town
June 09, 2025 - June 09, 2025
Prince William County

$5 per person, ages 4 and up. Get tickets here. Explore Brentsville’s courthouse and jail with interactive, hands-on activities and learn about wh... Read More

Tavern Night at Williams OrdinaryTavern Night at Williams Ordinary
June 14, 2025 - June 14, 2025
Prince William County

Take a sip of history while learning about Williams Ordinary, a historic tavern in Dumfries. Enjoy a unique experience in this local landmark by liste... Read More

Juneteenth at Lucasville SchoolJuneteenth at Lucasville School
June 19, 2025 - June 19, 2025
Prince William County

Juneteenth at Lucasville 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; FREE Join us at Lucasville in honor of Juneteenth to learn about the celebration marking the emancipatio... Read More

Walking Tours of Historic Prince William Towns: Sudley SpringsWalking Tours of Historic Prince William Towns: Sudley Springs
June 20, 2025 - June 20, 2025
Prince William County

Explore the remnants of Sudley Springs, which at one time was a bustling hamlet, home to a church, a mill, and a mineral spring. This tour is co-hoste... Read More

Walking Tours of Historic Prince William Towns: HaymarketWalking Tours of Historic Prince William Towns: Haymarket
July 18, 2025 - July 18, 2025
Prince William County

Tour Haymarket, the second town in the county to be incorporated in 1882 with a rich history spanning as far back as the 18th century. ... Read More

Ben Lomond Civil War Hospital Lantern ToursBen Lomond Civil War Hospital Lantern Tours
July 19, 2025 - July 19, 2025
Prince William County

Following the Battle of First Manassas, Ben Lomond was used as a hospital where surgeons treated the wounded throughout the night. Every inch of space... Read More

Museum Family Day: Rippon Lodge Game DayMuseum Family Day: Rippon Lodge Game Day
July 21, 2025 - July 21, 2025
Prince William County

Bring the family to explore Colonial history through fun, historic games, and activities at Rippon Lodge. Programs include outdoor and indoor experien... Read More

Prince William Lecture Series: "Atrocities at Bull Run" by Harry Smeltzer Prince William Lecture Series: "Atrocities at Bull Run" by Harry Smeltzer
July 24, 2025 - July 24, 2025
Prince William County

On April 1, 1862, the Joint Congressional Committee on the Conduct of the War issued its report based on little known testimony regarding what it offi... Read More

Museum Family Day at Ben Lomond: Make Your Own Cornhusk DollMuseum Family Day at Ben Lomond: Make Your Own Cornhusk Doll
August 11, 2025 - August 11, 2025
Prince William County

Bring your whole family to Ben Lomond Historic Site to learn about cornhusk dolls, a popular children’s toy in the 19th century. Then, make your own... Read More

Prince William Lecture Series: “Potomac Marble: History of the Search for the Ideal Stone” by Paul KreingoldPrince William Lecture Series: “Potomac Marble: History of the Search for the Ideal Stone” by Paul Kreingold
September 25, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Prince William County

The destruction of Washington in 1814 by the invading British challenged President James Monroe and architect Benjamin Latrobe with the task of rebuil... Read More

Prince William Lecture Series: “Vigilante Justice in Prince William County” by Kate BitelyPrince William Lecture Series: “Vigilante Justice in Prince William County” by Kate Bitely
November 20, 2025 - November 20, 2025
Prince William County

n the late 19th century, Prince William County witnessed a tragic and violent episode of vigilante justice. The story revolves around a group of tenan... Read More

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Dan Goldstein
703-895-6106


William Grayson

Thomas Blackburn