Three decisive Civil War battles and numerous smaller actions took place within the county. The First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run), on July 21, 1861, preceded by a smaller affair at Blackburn's Ford on July 18, was the first major confrontation of the war resulting in …

Explore the 25 sites within Prince William & Manassas, VA designated as part of the Civil War Heritage Trail. The Civil War Trail connects visitors with the great campaigns and lesser-known sites of the Civil War. Illustrated signs combine storytelling with …

The town of Dumfries and the land that is now Prince William Forest Park were important areas during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Located thirty miles from the Union capital of Washington, D.C., it was a strategic point that the Confederate army hoped to control.

The text has been edited and expanded to include information about Prince William County’s numerous Civil War sites by Prince William County Historical Commissioner James Burgess with contributions from Commissioner Ron Smith.

The American Civil War figures importantly in the history of Prince William County. Two of the largest battles of the conflict took place here - First and Second battles of Manassas, also known as Bull Run (1861 and 1862). The Bristow Campaign (1863) was also a major action.

During the American Civil War, Prince William County was situated halfway between the Union Capital Washington, DC and the Confederate Capital Richmond, VA. Because of its location the county was the site of three major engagements of the war. The Civil War had a significant impact on Prince William County. On May 23, 1861,

Mar 26, 2019 · Home to two major Civil War battles, Prince William, VA is also rich in African American history. Homes, stories and heritage have been preserved for those who played a crucial role in shaping America.

Take a stroll down memory lane in Prince William County and walk in the footsteps of American history. Visit sites significant to pivotal moments in the American Revolution, the Civil War, and the Civil Rights Movement.

Civil War Era Notes on the Jersey Settlement, Prince William County, Va. Researched and written by Jeff Irwin. In the late 1840s, a number of families from the vicinity of Warren and Hunterdon Counties, New Jersey, moved south to Virginia.

Sep 23, 2024 · The author recalls how the implementation of a historic preservation easement over the Bristoe Station Battlefield in Prince William County helped ensure that the property remains undisturbed and protected in the interest of the …