PWHPF: January 2020 Events and Programs

January 2020

January Events and Programs Plus Winter Historic Perspective Newsletter

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 today.

Neabsco Regional Park 15875 Neabsco Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22192 (703) 499-9812 January 1 | 9am–12pm Ages 10+ Join us for a fun way to spend New Years Day on our First Day Hike of the new Neabsco Regional Park. The hike will begin in at the parking lot for Neabsco Regional Park on Blackburn Road. The four mile long hike will include the Neabsco Creek Boardwalk, Metz Wetlands and Leesylvania State Park. Guides will cover the wildlife, plant life and history along the walk. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes and bring water. For more information call (703) 499-9812. Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Corner of Iron Brigade Unit Avenue and Tenth Alabama Way, Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 366-3049 January 1 | 1-2:30pm All Ages Bring in the New Year with a guided hike by local historians! You will start off at the parking lot for a brief overview . Then walk down the 1863 Trail, and then via the 1862 Trail before walking back to the parking lot. This 90-minute, 3-mile hike will start the year on the right foot! Please RSVP by Dec 31st to historicpreservation@pwcgov.org or call (703) 366-3049. Pets are welcome to join, but the trail is not accessible for strollers. Can’t make the guided hike? Create your own First Day Hike experience in the park.

Upcoming Event at Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136 (703) 365-7895 Crime and Punishment January 18 | 11am-12pm, 1-2pm | $5 As Prince William County’s seat for 70 years, Brentsville’s Courthouse and Jail was the focus of law and order in the community. Take a tour of the Brentsville’s public lot and learn about the laws, crime, and punishment of the 19th century while you hear about some of the high-profile cases that were tried on-site. Additional Information and Registration

Winter Historic Perspectives Newsletter

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Historic Preservation Spotlight

The historic Barnes House located at the Montclair Community Library is an amazing feat of preservation.

The Historic Barnes House   Originally built in 1797, the building served as a tavern and home in the Independent Hill area. But, when Route 234 was widened in 2004, the building was threatened with demolition and so it was moved to the Prince William County landfill for preservation and remained there until November 2014. The building was loaded onto a truck bed and moved slowly 5 miles to its current location, stopping at power lines so they could be raised to allow the house to fit underneath. The restored building highlights the post-Civil War African-American history of Prince William County and the region. Today you can take a tour of the site by special appointment or at our next special event this February.

Visit Prince William County Historic Preservation Website