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Six historic sites designated as Virginia landmarks
FROM Virginia Dept. of Historic Resources 12/17/24 / Breaking News / History / People & Places / State Government /
Among the six places recently listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register are a house in Charlottesville designed by Milton L. Grigg, the celebrated architect best known for his work on the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg and Monticello in the 20th century; a Danville elementary school featuring architecture representative of mid-20th–century educational trends and their effect on the development of suburbs in Virginia after World War II; and a unique, mid-1700s American frontier–style home in the Shenandoah Valley that grew into a commercial business in the 19th and 20th centuries.
US Park Service to begin repairs to Stone Bridge in Manassas Oct. 9
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FROM National Park Service Reports 10/03/17 / Federal Government / History / Manassas / Money & Taxes /
Missing and damaged stones on the exterior of the bridge will be replaced and repaired using techniques employed when the structure was completed in the 1880s. For one to two weeks in late November and/or early December, the bridge will close while crews replace the surface people walk across. The parking area near the bridge will remain open throughout the project.
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Stonewall Jackson High School/Stonewall Middle School and Go Fund Me issue
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 08/17/17 / Breaking News / Education / History / Manassas / Money & Taxes / People & Places /
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) has received several questions concerning a Go Fund Me campaign raising money to pay possible costs associated with a citizen’s suggestion to change the names of two Division schools.
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Get a taste of Prince William history on virtual tours July 20 & 25 at Bull Run Library
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FROM Prince William County Government 07/19/17 / Breaking News / Education / History / Manassas /
The Prince William County Historic Preservation Division and the Ruth E. Lloyd Information Center, or RELIC, are teaming up to bring virtual tours of the county's historic properties.
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100 new US citizens take the Oath of Allegiance on the Fourth of July
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FROM Virginia Historical Society 07/04/17 / Federal Government / History / People & Places /
In celebration of the 241st anniversary of American independence, the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond hosted a full day of patriotic festivities, including a large-scale citizenship naturalization ceremony, the opening of a new exhibition, a concert, and much more.
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Battlefield HS Latin teacher Ashley Walsh is national winner in elearning
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FROM Prince William County Schools 06/03/17 / Education / Haymarket / History / People & Places /
Ashley Walsh, Latin teacher for Prince William County Schools' Virtual High School and Latin teacher at Battlefield High School, is the first-place national winner in a digital lesson design challenge.
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VFW Post 7589 Memorial weekend events
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05/22/17 / History / Manassas / Military / People & Places /
Members of VFW Post 7589 in Manassas will distribute buddy poppies in Centreville, conduct three Memorial Day services and place flags on veterans' graves in Manassas Cemetery, with assistance from Cub Scout Pack 1355.
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Annual memorial service for fallen law enforcement officers May 8 in Woodbridge
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04/10/17 / Health & Safety / History / People & Places / Police & Fire Beat /
The lives and service of 17 law enforcement officers who lived or served in Prince William County and died in the line of duty between 1922 and 2016 will be honored during a memorial and tribute service and candlelight vigil May 8 in Woodbridge.
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Prince William County’s Jan. 14 Human Rights celebration postponed to Feb. 9
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FROM Prince William County Reports 02/04/17 / Breaking News / History / Local Government / People & Places / Woodbridge /
Due to the possible inclement weather predicted for, Saturday, January 14, Prince William County Human Rights Commission has decided to postpone its celebration of Universal Human Rights Day. The celebration will be held on Thursday, February 9, at 7 p.m. in the Board Chamber of the McCoart building.
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Virginia State Police advise motorists how to prepare for upcoming winter storm
Seven tips from Virginia State Police to get ready to safely navigate next snowstorm due Jan. 10-11,
