Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation Events
Veteran’s Day at Historic Brentsville
10a-1p, Free, $5 dollar suggested donation
Salute our brave veterans who have contributed to our nation’s freedom! Join site staff for crafts and fun at Brentsville’s historic courthouse. In celebration of Veteran’s Day, write letters to current soldiers serving overseas. Learn about our military history through first-person interpretation vignettes of all major American conflicts starting with the American Revolution to current day.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, Va. 703-365-7895.
November 15
Rev War to: 1776! The Revolution Comes to Rippon Lodge
11a-4p; FREE
In February of 1776 the 3rd Virginia Regiment was organized out of companies from several local counties including Prince William County. The troops will muster at Rippon Lodge home of Thomas Blackburn for inspection and to make ready. Residents are invited to come for the day to see the troops. Living history demonstrations of both military and civilian life during the American Revolution will take place all day.
Rippon Lodge Historic Site, 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192, 703-499-9812.
November 15
Open-Hearth Cooking Class at Brentsville
10a-1p, $30 per person, not recommended for children under 12, reservations required
Gear up for the Thanksgiving season by learning the skills of open-hearth cooking. Join an experienced open-hearth cooking historian and learn the basic skills needed to prepare food over an open fire. You will learn how to build a fire and will prepare and cook three different dishes. End the program by enjoying a taste of the food you cooked. Class will take place in the ca. 1850 Haislip Farmhouse.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Rd., Bristow, VA. 703-365-7895.
December 6
December 7
A Visit From Santa at Williams Ordinary
Saturday Santa, 10a-5p
Sunday Santa, Noon-3p
FREE; Pictures with Santa: $5.00
In December of 1862, artist Thomas Nast made one of the first known illustrations of Santa Claus. Santa was shown giving gifts to soldiers in the field at Fredericksburg, Virginia during the American Civil War. This year, Santa will dust off that old suit he wore back then and make an appearance at Williams Ordinary in Dumfries.
Guests can make old-time holiday decorations and Pomander balls with citrus fruit and cloves for their trees at home.
December 7
Santa Comes to Rippon Lodge
Noon - 3p; $2 per child
Santa Claus will be visiting Rippon Lodge on Sunday afternoon. Learn about Christmas traditions of the past. Be on your best behavior so he will have you on the nice list. Bring your wish list for him. Parents will be given special “Things Santa Should Know” cards upon arrival. Bring your camera for pictures! Dress for the weather some activities are outside.
December 7
Holiday on the Home Front – WWII Christmas Candle Tours
5p-8p; $5 per person, children under 6 free
Its 1943 and World War II is in full swing. What was Christmas like for Wade and Dessie Ellis at their Rippon Lodge home? WWII artifacts and decorations will be on display throughout the house. Listen to a holiday fireside chat with FDR or a Bob Hope Special. Try your hand at making ornaments using what materials were on hand due to rationing.
Brentsville Holiday Concert
Site open 5p-8p; concert begins at 6p, Free
Join the Brentsville community Saturday evening for a Holiday concert filled with seasonal music performed by the Brentsville District High School Choir at the beautiful and historic Brentsville Union Church. Enjoy hot cider and cookies by a warm bonfire.
Enslaved Holiday
5p-7p, $7 per person, six and under free
Take a candle lit tour of the main house and slave quarter to learn how the enslaved community celebrated the holidays and how they resisted the institution that kept them enslaved. Living history vignettes will allow some of the enslaved workers at Ben Lomond to come to life, giving you a unique perspective into this period of American history. Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Dr., Manassas, VA 703-367-7872.
For More Information on Historic Preservation in Prince William County including; rentals, volunteer opportunities, school and scout programs, camps and special events please call 703-792-4754 or historicpreservation@pwcgov.
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