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Pat White Center at Ben Lomond in Manassas to host 50-year celebration Oct. 19
09/20/24 / Breaking News / Manassas / Kids Konnection / Local History / Parks & Recreation /
The Pat White Center at Ben Lomond, located at 10501 Copeland Drive, Manassas (at intersection with Sudley Manor Drive and across from Ben Lomond Historic Site) will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a fall-themed festival for the community on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a news release from Prince William County Parks & Recreation.
Events July 20-21 to commemorate, explain 163rd Anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas
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FROM Manassas National Battlefield Park 07/14/24 / Federal Government / Manassas / Local History / Parks & Recreation /
Manassas National Battlefield Park will host activities to commemorate the 163rd Anniversary of the 1st Battle of Manassas July 20-21, 2024 on Henry Hill at 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109. Hours are 9:45 a.m.-7 p.m. on July 20 and 9 a,,m. to 6 p.m. July 21.
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Commemoration events July 20-21 of the 163rd Anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas
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FROM Manassas National Battlefield Park 07/14/24 / Federal Government / Manassas / Local History / Parks & Recreation /
Manassas National Battlefield Park will host activities to commemorate the 163rd Anniversary of the 1st Battle of Manassas July 20-21, 2024 on Henry Hill at 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109. Hours are 9:45 a.m.-7 p.m. on July 20 and 9 a,,m. to 6 p.m. July 21.
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Volunteers needed to plant Hill of Heroes at Virginia War Memorial in Richmond on June 28
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FROM Virginia Department of Veterans Services 06/20/24 / Military / People & Places / State Government / Local History / Volunteering /
On Saturday, June 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the nonprofit Virginia War Memorial Foundation and corporate sponsor Altria will host the Hill of Heroes Day at The Memorial. This free family event and community celebration will feature military vehicles and demonstrations, crafts and educational activities for kids, and the annual used book sale.
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Manassas a-buzz about 4th annual family-friendly Bee Festival on June 22
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FROM STAFF REPORTS 06/04/24 / Agriculture / Education / Environment / Local Government / Just for Fun / Kids Konnection / Local History / Nature and the Outdoors /
The grounds of Liberia House. accessed from Mathis Ave., will be the setting for the 4th annual Manassas Bee Festival June 22. Highlights/activities include bluegrass band, food trucks, mead & beer garden, vendors, local honey sales, bee hives. native bee houses, plant experts, farm animals, games, crafts, and more. Guests in bee costumes are welcome. Park at various spots nearby and walk to Liberia House grounds.
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The late Lillian Orlich, long time educator, leaves $1 million to SPARK educational foundation
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FROM Prince William County Schools 04/03/24 / Breaking News / Education / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Local History /
Prince William County Schools announced April 3, 2024 that Miss Lillian Orlich, who served PWCS students for 64 years and passed away on March 7, 2024, left a $1 million donation to SPARK, the education foundation for PWCS.
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Colin: Son, Marine—ballet performances Veterans Day weekend Nov. 9-11 at Hylton Center
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FROM Manassas Ballet Theatre’ 11/01/23 / Health & Safety / History / Military / Creative Arts / Dance / Local History /
Colin became a Marine because he was passionate about making the world a better place,” Amy Wolfe stated. Colin was deployed to Iraq in July 2006. He wa“s killed by a roadside bomb only seven weeks later on August 30, 2006. Now, 17 years after Colin’s death, with the knowledge that the feelings of loss never get easier, his mother is committed more than ever to reach out to all who have served and suffered and to help them in their healing.
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Local history at your own pace
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FROM Prince William County Historic Preservation 09/01/23 / Local Government / People & Places / Local History /
Take a self-guided tour of three of Prince William County's historic places.
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Ben Lomond Historic Site in Manassas hosts Civil War hospital experience
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FROM Prince William County Government 07/23/23 / Education / Health & Safety / History / Local Government / Manassas / Military / People & Places / Kids Konnection / Local History /
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Ben Lomond Historic Site, at 10321 Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas, hosted a Civil War Hospital experience with demonstrations, activities and talks about how the Civil War hospital operated for 35 days.
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US Senate expands healthcare for veterans; measure known as Elizabeth Dole legislation
Measure now goes to House of Representatives for consideration.
