June programs with Prince William County Historic Preservation

June 1, 2013                                                                                  
Prince William County at the Battle of Gettysburg Bus Tour                                    
8am - 5pm, $80 per person, includes box lunch, reservations required                            
Take a day long tour of the Gettysburg battlefield, following in the footsteps of the soldiers who were from Prince William County.  The tour will focus on the places, people and events that relate to the regiments that hailed from Prince William County.  Locations visited will include:  Cemetery Hill, Culp’s Hill and Pickett’s Charge.  Find out where native Prince William County soldiers made their sacrifices in America’s most memorable battle.                                     
Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA. 703-367-7872

June 8, 2013
Bird Walk and Bagel, 8 a.m. Join local birding experts on a guided walk of the Rippon Lodge Historic Site grounds, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA. Location along the edge of Neabsco Creek and the Potomac River makes Rippon Lodge an attractive place for birds. Discover diverse population of song and raptor birds.  After the walk join us for bagels in the River Room.  Take binoculars and guide books. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.  No pets please.  Tours of the house are included.  Reservations required. Info and reservations: 703-499-9812. $ free for children under six.

June 8, 2013
Natural Wonders
11am – 4pm
$5 per person, free for children under six
Be a nature explorer.  Learn about the reason the Port of Dumfries closed.  Where did trash go in the 18th Century?  Did mosquitoes bite George Washington?  Spend the afternoon in the great outdoors.  Explore 18th century natural world through modern science.  Environmental groups, archeologists, and historians will lead the way with demonstrations, games, stories and crafts.   
Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA. 703-499-9812

June 8, 2013
Historic Preservation Talk and Hard Hat Tour of the Jail (Sponsored by HPF)
1pm - 3pm; $15 per person, reservations required, not for children under 16
This program will introduce the participant to the idea of “historic preservation” and cover such topics as what makes a building worth saving, examples of saved buildings in the county, and why historic preservation is important, especially for the environment.  Visitors will have an opportunity to go inside the jail during the restoration process focusing on the masonry and if possible the archaeological side of preservation as well, ex., Dovetail.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895

June 13, 2013
Lecture: The 155th Pennsylvania Infantry During the Civil War
7pm; Free, donations accepted
Author and historian, Bob Plumb, will give a detailed account of the 155th PA and it’s involvement in the Civil War.  Copies of his book, Your Brother in Arm:; A Union Solider’s Odyssey will be available for purchase and signing.
Old Manassas Courthouse, 9246 Lee Street, Manassas, VA. 703-792-4754

DATE CHANGE!  June 15, 2013
BBQ and Baseball at Brentsville!
10am - 5pm; $10 per person, free for children under six
Summer is here and baseball is in full swing!  Come to Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre and enjoy watching and playing historic baseball, touring the historic buildings, and enjoy BBQ from local vendors.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895

June 15-16
Father’s Day Tour at all Prince William County HPD Sites
11am - 4pm; $5.00 per person, free for children under six, FATHERS FREE
In honor of Father’s Day, all fathers who visit Prince William County Historic Preservation sites on Father’s Day weekend will experience a complimentary tour of the site.  If you dad enjoys military history, a history of tools, or anything else “manly” treat Dad to a visit of a historic site.  Everyone will enjoy the visit!
Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA. 703-499-9812
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895
Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA. 703-367-7872

June 15, 2013
Juneteenth at the Lucasville School
11am-2pm; $5 per person, children under six free
Celebrate Juneteenth at Lucasville School, Prince William County’s only existent one-room school built for African American children.  Experience what a school day might have been like in the tiny building and participate in games and crafts that the children might have played.
Lucasville School 10516 Godwin Dr., Manassas, Va. 703-365-7895

June 15, 2013
Road to Destiny:  The Route to Gettysburg
10:00 AM-4:00 PM; Free, donations welcome
Exactly 150 years ago Union soldiers would be marching and camping along Bristoe Station while they chased Lee’s army up into Pennsylvania and destiny.  Join us for a small living history on the park and learn about one of the hardest marches in American history.  Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.  No pets please.
Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, The parking lot is located off of Iron Brigade Unit Ave., Bristoe VA 703-366-3049

June 20, 2013
Longstreet during the Gettysburg Campaign
7pm; Free, donations accepted
Join Author and Historian Ronald Hawkins for a detailed look at the Army of Northern Virginia’s second highest ranking General James Longstreet. Using maps and historic documents follow General Longstreet through a series of difficult and complex decisions the ultimately effects the outcome of the three day battle at Gettysburg.
Ferlazzo Auditorium, 15941 Donald Curtis Dr, Woodbridge, VA. 703-792-4754

June 22, 2013
The Confederate Road to Gettysburg!
9am - 5pm; $25 person, school aged children encouraged
Join local historians as they visit regional events surrounding the most pivotal battle of the American Civil War.  Tour will start at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre and car-pool to historic sites in the surrounding area for a guided tour.  Light refreshments will be offered; please pack a lunch.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895

June 22, 2013
Food of the Big House and Quarters:  Historic Foodways of the 19th Century            
11 a.m. – 2 p.m., $75 per person, space is limited, reservations required                            
Come experience a new way of learning and enjoying history!  The food of the past was very different depending on where you lived and your social class.  You will be able to enjoy recipes of food that was popular in the 19th century among plantation owners in the “big house” and also the slaves and servants in the slave quarters.  Program includes food, drink, historic commentary and a tour                                                                                    
Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA 20109; 703-367-7872. 

NEW PROGRAM!
June 23
On Sundays in Victorian America, it would not be hard to find the citizens of cities and towns.  They were worshiping and fellowshipping at the community church.  Join us at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Center’s Union Church for a unique program that focuses on 19th Century worship practices and church centered activities.  The program is conducted by Historic Faith Ministries, a volunteer community group.  Services will be held every 4th Sunday at 11:00 a.m. May through October at the Union Church.  For information, call Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre at 703-365-7895.

June 27, 2013
Lecture on The Campaigns of 1863: Road to Gettysburg, 7 p.m. at Old Manassas Courthouse, 9246 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA. Author and historian, Brad Gottfried will use maps to give a detailed account of the troop movements during the 1863 Campaigns.  Copies of his Summer 1863 map book will be available for sale and signing. Info: 703-792-4754./ Free, donations accepted

June 29, 2013
Antiques Appraisal Fair, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge. Find out how much your grandma’s silver is worth or if your yard sale treasure is real.  Appraisers from Two Guys Antiques in Dumfries will be onsite to appraise items. Appraisers include silver, furniture, textiles, paintings, jewelry, glassware, stamps, coins, military, and porcelain.  House tour included with admission, tours on the hour, last tour at 3 p.m.  Reservations are highly suggested.  Call Rippon Lodge at703-499-9812 to confirm appraisers and to reserve an appraisal time. $10 per person for two appraisals. 

For more information on any Historic Preservation Division program or to look ahead to July activities go to http://www.pwcgov.org/historicpreservation  or call 703-792-4754.