PWHPF: November 2019 Events

November 2019

November Events and Programs

The grounds of the historic sites are open daily from dawn until dusk and the sites are open for tours during special events and by appointment. Call (703) 792-4754 to schedule your tour day.

Upcoming Events at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 365-7895

Paranormal 101 & Overnight In The Brentsville Jail Nov. 2–3 | 7pm–8am | $70 | Ages 10+ Brentsville has a diverse history from being a County seat for Prince William County to being a quiet town. Today, many local residents claim that the site haunted by spirits from the past. Brentsville Court-house Historic Centre is partnering with East Coast Research and Investigation of the Paranormal (ECRIP) to host a paranormal seminar and investigation at Brentsville. Participants will first learn about various theories and current techniques of investigation. Afterwards, participants will work alongside members of ECRIP in a paranormal investi-gation. The seminar will run from 7-8:30p and the investigation will be held from 9p-12a. After the investigation, settle in for the night in the Brentsville Jail and sleep in the same space you searched for para-normal activity. Light breakfast refreshments included. Reservations are required for space is limited. Additional Information and Registration Into The Woods Tour  Nov. 9 | 11am–12pm | $5  | Ages 5+ Nov. 9 | 1–2pm | $5 | Ages 5+ For Native American Heritage Month in November, join us for a walk along a nature trail as we rediscover Prince William as a colonial frontier. “Into The Woods” explores the mystical power the woods held over both the Europeans and Eastern Woodland indigenous peoples of the American continent in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Learn how mutual fear and respect for the endless forests dictated complicated rituals and delicate treaties that were mediat-ed by a wide range of characters, the go-betweens and negotiators that thrived in this dark, formidable wilderness.

Upcoming Events at Bushy Park Historic Site / Gainesville Community Library 4870 Lightner Road, Haymarket, VA (703) 792-4754

Historic Bushy Park Lecture Nov. 2 | 11am–12:30pm | FREE EVENT | Ages 10+  Get a behind the scenes look of Prince William County’s newest “old” building. Built in the 1790s, Bushy Park contains over 200 years of both local and national history. Learn about the site’s amazing history from the Colonial through Civil War eras and about the restoration of the building.

Upcoming Events at Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 (703) 499-9812

Early Days Of Prince William  Nov. 2 | 11am–4pm | $5 | Ages 5+  Rippon Lodge, one of the County’s oldest homes, welcomes you to Early Days of Prince William County. Experience living history demonstrations, from Colonial life and military encampments from various conflicts, such as the American Revolution, to the Native American cultures that once inhabited the area. Tours of the historic house, games and crafts for children and adults, included throughout the day.

Upcoming Event at Neabsco Regional Park 15125 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191 (703) 499-9812

Native Americans Of Prince William Walking Tour Nov. 23 | 11am–12pm | FREE EVENT| Ages 5+ Nov. 23 | 1–2pm | FREE EVENT | Ages 5+ Before Europeans came to the land that is now known Prince William County, the Doeg Nation inhabited the local region. For Native Ameri-can Heritage Month, join us as we rediscover the Algonquian nation that lived and thrived here in Prince William County and what happened to them European Settlement.

Historic Preservation Spotlight

Rippon Lodge Historic Site   Wade and Dessie Ellis, who were the owners of Rippon Lodge from 1923 until 1952 always made sure that Rippon Lodge was a bright, cheery place for the holidays. On Thanksgiving Day 1941, Dessie Chase Ellise wrote: "A bright and beautiful day. Warm-Thanksgiving Day! But every day is that to us!" We are working hard to make sure that Rippon Lodge Historic Site is festive place to be as we decorate the site for the holidays! We hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving and we hope to see you all weekends in December for Holidays Through the Ages at Rippon Lodge! Rippon Lodge Historic Site 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192 (703) 499-9812

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