Prince William County
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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.
Local Events
Children's Day at the Museum Sponsored by the Colonial Downs Group: Join the Home Front!June 10, 2023 - June 10, 2023
Prince William County
• Description: Learn about the monumental Prince William Resolves and how local people joined the war effort! Spin wool from local American sheep as... Read More
The Weems-Botts Bibliophiles: Revolutionary Unrest June 24, 2023 - June 24, 2023
Prince William County
Indulge in the most shocking & amusing protest literature stemming from the Revolutionary War as we read and discuss the literature that was instrumen... Read More
Harvest Day at Rippon LodgeSeptember 23, 2023
Prince William County
Learn the history of harvest day during the colonial era at Rippon Lodge Historic Site. Crafts, picking fresh veggies from the garden, pumpkin paintin... Read More
Rippon Lodge 275th Celebration FinaleNovember 08, 2023 - November 08, 2023
Prince William County
In 1747, construction began on Rippon Lodge, one of the area’s oldest homes. For this anniversary celebration, Rippon Lodge Historic Site welcomes y... Read More
Potomac People: Indigenous Tribes of Eastern Prince WilliamNovember 18, 2023
Prince William County
Before Europeans came to the area now known as Prince William County, the Doegs inhabited the local region. For Native American Heritage Month, join u... Read More