Sunday's Obituary: Jack Pendleton Lynn

Manassas Journal
October 25, 1918

DEATH OF JACK LYNN

Succumbs After a Short Illness of Pneumonia

Jack Pendleton Lynn passed away Wednesday, October 23, at the home of his brother, Mr. Charles Lynn, near town, in the eighteenth year of his age, a victim of pneumonia.  He was buried Thursday afternoon at the Sudley cemetery, Rev. H. Q. Burr conducting the funeral service.

The pallbearers were Messrs. Burchell Leachman, Percival Lewis, Clarence Meetze, Chas. Trimmer, Keith Leachman, and Ralph Larson.

Mr. Lynn was a son of the late Lewis C. Lynn and Mrs. Roberta Lynn.  He was born December 11, 1900, on the Sudley farm, Fairfax county.  He moved with his parents when he was several years of age to near Wellington, where his father died six or eight years later.  since then he has lived on the farm of his brother and with his mother in Manassas.

He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Roberta Lynn, and a half-brother, Mr. Charles Lynn, of near town.

September Events at PWCo Historic Sites

September Events With Prince William County

Historic Preservation

Tastes of the Potomac Coming Soon!

October 4

Taste of the Potomac at Rippon Lodge

11-5pm; $20 per person (includes beer and wine tasting tickets), $10 per non-drinker, $5 for children over 6, designated drivers are FREE

Join us to celebrate and enjoy our region’s local flavors!  Local breweries and wineries will be set-up on the front lawn of Rippon Lodge.  Your tasting tickets will get you a tasting at each beer and wine vendor.   Local food vendors will also be selling there tasty treats.  Listen to live music while enjoying good food and drinks with a view of the Potomac at Prince William County’s oldest home.  The historic house will be open for tours throughout the day. 

Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-499-9812

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September 6 & 7

World War II Weekend

11am- 4pm daily; FREE

Admiral Black the last owner of Rippon Lodge was a WWII veteran and survivor of Pearl Harbor.  Learn about daily life of soldiers in the European and Pacific Theatres. World War II living historians will portray Axis and Allied soldiers. They will discuss their equipment, armaments and historic military vehicles. Learn about the home front and the many ways that citizens supported the war effort. View collections of original

WWII artifacts.

Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-499-9812.

September 6

Wildlife Walk at Bristoe Station Battlefield 

9am – 11am; $5 per person                                                                                                                       

Bristoe Station Battlefield is home to a complex meadow ecosystem.  Join outdoor experts on a guided walk of the battlefield.  Learn about the beneficial wildlife especially the birds and butterflies that call this ecosystem home.  Learn to identify the plants that these birds and butterflies need for food and shelter.  Bring binoculars. The tour departs from the kiosk in the parking lot at Iron Brigade Unit Ave and 10th Alabama Way.  Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.  No pets please.  Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, The parking lot is located off of Iron Brigade Unit Ave Bristow, VA. 703-366-3049.

September 13

Camp Jones Luminary at Bristoe Station Battlefield Park

8pm – 10 pm; $10 per person

In the late summer of 1861, the farms and fields surrounding Bristoe Station were filled with thousands of Confederate soldiers. Lack of experience combined with little knowledge of disease caused illness to spread through these camps like wildfire. Join us as we remember those Confederates who died and are buried in the park’s Alabama Cemetery.  Guided tours and luminary of the Alabama Cemetery. No pets please.   Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. The parking lot is located off of Iron Brigade Unit Ave Bristow, VA. 703-366-3049.

September 13

Bluegrass at Brentsville

1-5pm, $10 per person, $5 PWC employees with ID, children free under six

Enjoy the lively sounds of bluegrass bands on the grounds of Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre.  Music will be held from 1-5pmwith additional activities on the grounds.  Buildings will be open for tours and food available for purchase.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 703-365-7895.

September 13, 14 and 27, 28

Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Tours

11am-3pm; Tours leave on the hour – donations encouraged.

Bristoe Station Battlefield staff and volunteers will provide guided tours of the hallowed grounds that contain camps, cemeteries, and battlefields. Learn about Camp jones and the two battles that took place in 1862 and 1863. Tours begin on the hour and depart from the kiosk in the parking lot on Iron Brigade Unit Avenue. The last tour leaves at 3PM. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Insect repellant is encouraged. No pets please. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, located off of Iron Brigade Unit Ave., Bristow, VA. 703-366-3049.

September 20                                                                                                                                                             

 Potomac River Blockade Boat Tour                                                                                          

 $45 per person, 10am-1pm, includes lunch, reservations required.                                   

 Cruise along the Potomac River shoreline and view sites that were critical to the Confederate successful blockade of Washington D.C. from September 1861 through March 1862.  The cruise will include the preserved batteries at Freestone Point and Possum Nose, as well as Evansport and Shipping Point.  Tours include lunch and departs from Leesylvania State Park in Woodbridge.  For reservations call 703-792-4754. 

September 27

Antiques Appraisal Fair

10am-4pm; $10 per two appraisals

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 your items. Appraisers include; silver, furniture, textiles, paintings, jewelry, glassware, stamps, coins, military, clocks, dolls and porcelain.  Please call the site to confirm appraisers and reserve your appraisal time.  House tour included with admission; tours on the hour with the last tour at 3pm.  Reservations highly suggested.       

Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-499-9812

September 27-28

Prince William County Farm Tour – Ben Lomond Stop

9am-4pm; FREE

Join us at Ben Lomond as we celebrate the local area’s farming heritage.  See a sheep shearing demonstration, wool spinning, with hands-on activities such as 19th century laundry, dairy production, harvest your own herbs, Tours of the house are included with admission price, with tours on the hour. Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA 703-367-7872.

September 27-28

Prince William County Farm Tour – Brentsville Stop

10am-4pm;  FREE

Join site staff as we learn about farm life here in Brentsville and PWC during the mid-1800s.  Tour the 1850s cabin and feed chickens and other animals.  Help make soap and wash some clothes!  Historic games will also be played throughout the day.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 703-365-7895.

September 28

Historic Sundays at Brentsville Union Church

11am- 12pm FREE

Brentsville Union Church was built in 1870 and served the Brentsville community for over 100 years.  Today the country church has been restored and serves as a glimpse into life of the 19th century.  Come learn about the practices of faith that were once held here and how important churches were to society and local communities.  Program conducted in partnership with Historic Faith Ministries, a non-profit living history organization focusing on Victorian period customs and spirituality.  Program begins at 11a.m.and is FREE to the public.  Tours offered after the program for $5.00.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 703-365-7895.

For More Information on Historic Preservation in Prince William County please contact

703.792.4754 or historicpreservation@pwcgov.org

www.pwcgov.org/historicpreservation

Military Monday: Prince William Rangers, Co. H, 15th Va. Cavalry

Manassas Journal

October 20, 1905

PRINCE WILLIAM'S HONOR ROLL

Prince William Rangers, Co. H, 15th Va. Cavalry

[Prepared for The Journal by Mrs. Geo. W. Johnson]

Captain William Gardner Brawner, killed in Maryland, '63

1st Lieut., J. C. Kincheloe

2nd Lieut., Edwin Nelson, taken prisoner in '63 and kept at Johnson's Island until end of war

3rd Lieut., Frank Davis

Com. Sergeant, John H. Hammill

Orderly Sergeant, Samuel H. Jones

2nd Sergeant, Leroy Davis

2nd Sergeant, William Kincheloe

3rd Sergeant, John Butler

4th Sergeant, W. W. Kincheloe

4th Sergeant, W. R. Lipscomb

1st Corporal, Geo. W. Hixon

2nd Corporal, Isaac Fairfax

3rd Corporal Charles Butler

4th Corporal, Levi Hixson

Privates

Robert Arrington	Benjamin E. Lynn
Luther Able [Abel]	Shirley Lynn
Benjamin Abel [Abel]	Wesley Ledman
Bradfield, Henry	A. T. Marshall
Thomas Botts	Joseph Mayhugh
Richard Brawner	John Mayhugh
James M. Barbee	Z. Mayhugh
Thomas Beach	James V. Nash
Cornelius Beach	Geo. W. Payne
Alexander Colbert	Jackson Payne
John Colbert	Dangg Pettit
W. W. Chappell	George Pettit
Leroy Cornwall	William Raney
James Cornwall	Joseph B. Reid
Richard Cornwall	Polk Reid
James O. Cornwall	Jackson Reid
M. Cornwall	John H. Renoe
George Cornwall	Joseph Richardson
John L. Cornwall	George Richardson
E. Dorsey Cole	Wm. Richardson
C. H. Copen	Randolph Spittle
Robert Carter	Lewis Spittle
Edward Carter	Edward Shepherd
C. A. Cannon	James Stone
George Davis	Thomas Stone
Henry Davis	Thomas Simpson
John Davis	John Slingerland
B. D. Davis	William Smoot
Peter Davis	Newton Stribling
Newton Delancy	John Smallwood
Thomas Dewell	Wallace Tansill
John French	George Tillet
Wellington Fairfax	John R. Tillet
Thomas Fairfax	Wm. Vermillion
Mark Florence	William Wilson
Wallace Hixson	William Wilkins
Henry Keys	Lewis Woodward
Ashwell King	George Wilt
Ramon Kincheloe	William Wilt
George Lowe	Thomas Windsor
Samuel R. Lowe	Grandison Warring

Church Record Sunday: Revival Meeting (then and now)

RELIGIOUS REVIVAL -- THEN

Alexandria Gazette
August 28, 1867

Letter from Prince William County.

DUMFRIES, August 21 -- We have had for the last ten days a very interesting revival here in the M. E. Church, South, under the ministry of our circuit preacher, the Rev. Wm. G. Hancock.  He labored zealously, and great interest was manifested by the people generally.  There were a number of penitents of whom about forty professed religion, and thirty-one joined the church.  It was certainly a very interesting meeting, and called our recollection to old times.  There is no other news of general interest in the county.  Everything is quiet.  The corn crop is looking well.  B.B.

Alexandria Gazette
January 13, 1876

REVIVAL OF RELIGION AT MANASSAS -- A correspondent writing from the town of Manassas to the Washington Republican says:  -- "The week of prayer has been a season of great religious profit.  The Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian churches united and held the meetings alternatively in their respective places of worship.  The fourth quarterly meeting from Prince William circuit was held at Manassas Saturday and Sabbath.  The Presbyterian services were suspended, and the congregation attended the Methodist Episcopal Church.  The sum of $432 was secured in subscriptions on Sabbath morning for the liquidation of the indebtedness on the building.  This squares old accounts.  We want about $175 more to suitably fit up and furnish the Sunday school and lecture rooms.  The members of the church have contributed liberally for persons so limited in their means."

Richmond Times Dispatch
September 26, 1915

Revival services began at the Manassas Baptist Church on last Monday night.  Dr. Baker, of Leesburg, is conducting the meeting, assisted by Rev. H. L. Quarles.

RELIGIOUS REVIVAL -- NOW!

Woodbine Church
Continues to Celebrate 139 Years of Ministry

Join us at 7:00 pm each night
August 22, 23, 24 (2014)

12914 Canova Drive
Manassas, VA  20112

www.thewoodbinechurch.com

Friend of Friends Friday: Will: Hannah Carter (1821)

HANNAH CARTER Will

Prince William County Will Book L, pg 381

12 Sep 1809; proved 08 Aug 1821

In the name of God Amen I HANNAH CARTER of the County of Prince William and Parish of Dettingen in the Commonwealth of Virginia being weak in body but of sound mind and judgment, do make ordain and declare this  to be my last will and testament, revoking all others made heretofore by me.  Imprimis.  I recommend my soul to God who gave it, my worldly estate I dispose of in the manner hereinafter expressed.  Item I leave my negro woman EALSY free & to be at her own disposal after my decease.  In Witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this twelvth day of September One thousand eight hundred and nine.

HANNAH CARTER   {seal}

Signed sealed and executed in the presence of

HARRISON GOLDDEN

WALTER G. HAYES

JAMES HAYES

At a Court of Quarterly Sessions Contd and held for Prince William County August 8^th 1821.  This last will and testament of HANNAH CARTER decd. was presented to the Court and the same being proved by the oaths of HARRISON G. GOLDEN and WALTER G. HAYES is ordered to be recorded.

Teste, PHIL. D. DAWE

Wednesday's Child: Lola "Ollie" Beavers / Lola Ledman

Manassas Democrat
September 7, 1911

DEATH OF OLLIE BEAVERS

Little Ollie Beavers, six years old, daughter of John Beavers, died Friday at Sinclair's Mill.  The funeral was held Saturday.

Manassas Journal
September 8, 1911

Little Lola, the six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Beavers, and little Lola, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ledman, died about the same hour on last Friday and were buried on Saturday afternoon at the same hour in Bradley Cemetery.  The parents of the deceased were neighbors residing near Sinclair's Mill.

PUBLIC NOTICE: Memorial Ceremony for School Site Cemetery

Prince William County Public Schools will conduct a respectful re-interment ceremony for the graves discovered at the 12th high school construction site. The public is invited to attend. The ceremony will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday September 6th, 2014. Since the graves are located on an active construction site and parking is a concern, we are requiring that all attendees meet before 9:45 AM at the Edward Kelly Leadership Center 14715 Bristow Road, Manassas, VA 20112. Bus transportation will be provided from there to the ceremony site. Please do not drive to the high school site or enter the Independence Drive community to attend this ceremony.

Prince William County Public Schools looks forward to this burial ceremony as we honor those being re-interred. Thank you for your cooperation.

So that we can plan appropriately, please kindly provide notice of your plans to attend on or before August 25th, 2014 by calling 703-791-7308.

The cemetery discovered on the 12th High School construction site is believed to be that of William and Cordelia Lynn and members of their family, who owned the land from the 1850's through 1899.  (They are also my gggreat-grandparents.)

As noted on the PWCS public announcement, the remains and artifacts from the 11 graves have already been reinterred at the new cemetery site approximately 900 yards from the original cemetery.  To my knowledge, no family members or clergy were present for the actual reburial.  I have been assured by PWCS officials that this was for safety reasons because of the ongoing construction and heavy equipment close at hand.

The ceremony on Saturday, September 6th is being planned as a memorial and cemetery dedication.

~Cgl

Military Monday: Men Who Were With Mosby

The Washington Post (DC)
October 13, 1898

MEN WHO WERE WITH MOSBY

Washingtonians Who Will Attend the Reunion of the Band

The Washington men who were with Mosby will meet at Confederate Hall tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock to make arrangements to attend the annual reunion of the famous band, which is to take place at Manassas on October 25.

The local committee on arrangements is composed of R. M. Harrover, Durand Shackleford, and M. M. Marmaduke.  The Washington men who will attend the reunion are:  A. J. Biedler, T. R. Baker, Americus Davis, P. A. Darneille, P. M. Darden, W. L. Flynn, Durand Shackleford, R. M. Harrover, A. J. Hobson, M. M. Marmaduke, D. G. Mohler (Sergeant), Dr. A. B. Mitchell, R. Macall, Lieut. Joe Nelson, James P. Nalls, J. B. Proutt, Liet. Boyd Smith, William R. Stone, T. J. Thompson, Capt. E. F. Thompson, G. R. Turberville, B. Thrift, Bush Underwood, Dr. Samuel Waggaman, Hugh T. Waters, S. H. Wilson, Sergt. J. W. Wrenn, and Lieut. Albert Wrenn.

Sunday's Obituary: Chloe Flatford

Richmond Whig
October 3, 1871

REMARKABLE LONGEVITY -- Mrs. Chloe Flatford, aged 116 years, died at the residence of Thomas Norman, near Independent Hill, in this county, on the 20th ult.  She has been a pensioner for many years, her husband having been a revolutionary soldier.  She was, perhaps, the oldest woman in the State. ~Manassas Gazette

Those Places Thursday: Prince William Hotel

May 19, 1905 Manassas Journal

1912 Postcard

The Evening Star (Washington, DC)
March 20, 1909

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE - THE PRINCE WILLIAM HOTEL at Manassas, Virginia, one hour's ride from Washington, D.C., on the main line of the Southern railway.  Erected in 1904 at a cost of $47,500.  Contains about thirty rooms, exclusive of large parlor, writing room, lobby, rathskeller, large room formerly used as a bar, dining room capable of accommodating one hundred guests, storerooms, kitchen, barber shop and cellar.

The building is equipped with modern plumbing, porcelain bathtubs, hot and cold water, steam heat and is lighted by acetylene gas, the gas plant belonging to the property.  The furniture is complete in every detail and of the very best quality.  There is abundance of household and table linen, china of a special design, silverware, kitchen utensils, etc.

The kitchen is equipped with the best hotel range, steam table, warming closet, etc.  The water supply is excellent in quality and abundant in quantity.  The lot on which the hotel is built contains over three acres.  The lawn in front of the house is well shaded and is very prettily decorated with flower beds and shrubbery.

For terms apply to American Security and Trust Company, Cor. 15th and Pa. ave., n.w.

The Evening Star (Washington, DC)
December 15, 1910

PRINCE WILLIAM HOTEL AT MANASSAS BURNED TO THE GROUND

MANASSAS, Va, December 13 -- The Prince William Hotel caught fire this morning about 6:30 o'clock, and by 8 o'clock was entirely destroyed.  This hotel was built several years ago by the late Robert Portner, the millionaire brewer, and equipped at a cost of $10,000.  After his death the property was sold to Eastern College for school purposes, but two months ago it was leased to W. R. Lucas of Warrenton for hotel purposes.  There were thirteen guests in the hotel this morning, and although no lives were lost, most of them lost their baggage.  All the Eastern College buildings at Front Royal were destroyed by fire two years ago, after which the college moved to Manassas.

The origin of today's fire is unknown.  The loss is partially covered by insurance, and will reach between thirty and forty thousand dollars.

Wedding Wednesday: Marriage Licenses (Jones/Simpson, Atchison/Abel)

The Evening Star (Washington, DC)
December 22, 1904

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses have been issued to the following:

Henry Molyneux Paget Howard, Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, of England, and Marguerite Hyde Leiter of this city

James W. Bernhard and Mabel L. Raymond

John M. Turner and Belle Jones

Jesse H. Leath of Baltimore, Md., and Emma H. Denmead of West Point, Va

Charles E. Kessler and Ella Lambeth

J. J. Jones of Prince William county, Va., and Fannie Simpson of this city

Claude E. Smith and Margaret B. Osborne, both of Baltimore, Md

Joseph H. Coates and Gertrude Rollins

George Martin of this city and Virgie M. Hobson of Martinsville, Va.

Willie F. Abernathy and Mary A. Bourdon, both of Dinwiddie county, Va.

Lewis Galligher and Ada Walker

Harry E. Richmond and Jennie A. Hunt

William Scott and Mary Tolson

Howard L. Long and Lora E. Taylor, both of Caroline county, Va

George Ringgold and Helen E. Thompson

George H. Atchison of Stafford county, Va. and Nessie V. Abel of Prince William county, Va

Reason Ferguson and Lillian Inscoe, both of Fairfax county, Va

John Dowery and Sarah E. Howard

Orville C. Carpenter of Phelps, N.Y. and Rose Coleman of Napels, N.Y.

Tombstone Tuesday: Julia Franklin (Lynn) Davis

Lynn/Davis/Moor Cemetery, Woodbridge (Photo by C.G.Lynn)

JULIA F. 

LYNN

Wife of

R. G. Davis

Born

November 27, 1850

Died

November 25, 1928

DAVIS

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Mrs. JULIA F. DAVIS died at her home in Agnesville on Sunday, November 25. She was the widow of the late Rufus Davis. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, November 27, on what would have been the seventy-eight birthday anniversary of the deceased with burial at "The Cottage," her childhood home. Mrs. Davis is survived by one daughter, Mrs. P. C. Wigglesworth, and three sons, Alexander A., Dallas N., and T. Powell Davis, all of Woodbridge, this county. [6 Dec 1928 Manassas Journal]

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Julia Franklin Lynn was the daughter of Alexander P. Lynn and Mary Jane Ashby and granddaughter of Benson Lynn and Emily Norman.

Sunday's Obituary: George William Tansill (1913)

Manassas Democrat
October 30, 1913

GEORGE W. TANSILL CALLED BY DEATH

At His Home Last Thursday
Dies of Hodgkins Disease After Lingering Illness of About Three Months
Is Survived by Wife and Four Children

Mr. George William Tansill died at his home, near Canova, last Thursday evening, October 23, after an illness of about three months of Hodgkins disease.  He was born at Occoquan, March 6, 1884, his father being the late G. W. Tansill, who held the position of sheriff of this County for a number of years.  His mother was Miss Rena E. Lynn, of this county.

After serving six years in the army and receiving an honorable discharge, he was married in 1907, to Miss Georgie Renoe, daughter of the late Major John H. Renoe.

The funeral took place at Woodbine church on Sunday last at 2 p. m., Rev. H. L. Quarles, of this place, conducting very appropriate services, and interment was made in the cemetery nearby, with the Woodmen's Honor, prominent members of four camps taking part in the ceremony.

He was a devoted husband, kind father, true friend, and was always willing to help a sick neighbor or one in need.

Mr. Tansill was one of the charter members of Stonewall Camp, No. 15120, M. W. A., of this place, and was held in high esteem by the members of his camp.  He was also a member of Woodbine Baptist Church, and while a great sufferer, he had the assurance that he would meet friends and loved ones in that upper and better kingdom, where there is no sorrow or weeping but joy and peace forever.

He is survived by his wife, four children, his mother, one sister and two brothers, all of whom deeply mourn his loss.

August Events at PWCo Historic Sites

August 9

Virginia’s Cash Crops at Ben Lomond

7:00pm – 9:00 pm, $50 per person, 21 years and over in age only

For nearly 100 years prior to the Civil War, Ben Lomond was an active plantation.  To commemorate this heritage, please join Ben Lomond Historic Site staff for a special evening highlighting the various cash corps that were grown, exported, and consumed here during the 1700s and 1800s. Program will include light refreshments and tasting of Virginia whiskey. Cigar samples will also be available.

Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA 703-367-7872.

August 9

Movie Night at Historic Brentsville

FREE

1^st Brentsville Movie Night!  Come enjoy an old movie the way they were meant to be seen!  Movie starts at nightfall.  Brentsville will show family-oriented films outside to the public.  Bring chairs and or blankets.  Concessions will be available for purchase.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 703-365-7895.

August 9,10,23,24

Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Tours

11am-3pm; Tours leave on the hour – donations encouraged.

Bristoe Station Battlefield staff and volunteers will provide guided tours of the hallowed grounds that contain camps, cemeteries, and battlefields. Learn about Camp jones and the two battles that took place in 1862 and 1863. Tours begin on the hour and depart from the kiosk in the parking lot on Iron Brigade Unit Avenue. The last tour leaves at 3PM. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Insect repellant is encouraged. No pets please.

Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, located off of Iron Brigade Unit Ave., Bristow, VA. 703-366-3049.

August 11 - 15

Basic Civil War Camp

9am- 12pm, $130 per child, ages 8-12, reservations required

Children will participate in activities designed to develop a better understanding of soldier life during the American Civil War.  Activities include: “Enlist in Virginia’s Army,” “Life in Camp,” “Infantry Drill,” “Did Civil War Soldiers Really Eat that Stuff?,” “Civil War Medicine,” and a field trip to Manassas National Battlefield Park. Camp takes place Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas, Va. 703-367-7872.

Reservations taken at the Ben Lomond Community Center (703-792-8320) or online at www.pwcparks.org

August 16

Art’s Alive

9am-1pm; $5 per person, children under 2 free

Rippon Lodge was once home to Aviza Black a successful artist and fashion illustrator of the 20^th century.  Several of Aviza’s works will be on display for a special one day only exhibit.  Local artists will be on hand doing demonstrations and selling their work. Explore your inner artist.  Try your hand at being an artist with family friendly activities. 

Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-499-9812.

August 18-22

Advanced Civil War Camp

9 am – 12 pm, $150 per child, ages 8 -13, reservations required

Children will participate in activities designed to develop a better understanding of soldier life in other branches of the American Civil War to include Artillery, and Cavalry, have an opportunity to meet Generals R. E. Lee and James Longstreet.  All will enlist for the week and will go on a field trip to Manassas National Battlefield 2^nd Manassas sites.  Camp takes place at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 703-365-7895.

Reservations taken at the Ben Lomond Community Center (703-792-8320) or online at www.pwcparks.org

August 24

Historic Sundays at Brentsville Union Church

11am- 12pm FREE

Brentsville Union Church was built in 1870 and served the Brentsville community for over 100 years.  Today the country church has been restored and serves as a glimpse into life of the 19th century.  Come learn about the practices of faith that were once held here and how important churches were to society and local communities.  Program conducted in partnership with Historic Faith Ministries, a non-profit living history organization focusing on Victorian period customs and spirituality.  Program begins at 11a.m.and is FREE to the public.  Tours offered after the program for $5.00.

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 703-365-7895

August 26-27

Kettle Run Weekend

11am – 4 pm; $5 per person

Join Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park staff on the 152^nd anniversary of Thomas J. “Stonewall” Jackson’s capture of Bristoe Station and the Battle of Kettle Run – the opening round of what would become the Second Battle of Manassas. This August 27^thbattle, while small, was bloody and took a heavy toll on the regiments that fought there. Activities for the weekend will consist of specialized tours about the 73^rd New York, which had its bloodiest day here, and the Confederate 6^th Louisiana “Tigers.”  No pets please.

Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, The parking lot is located off of Iron Brigade Unit Ave Bristow, VA. 703-366-3049.