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 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.

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.

Embark on a captivating exploration of Greater Prince William, VA, and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of history with over 25 designated sites that form the renowned Civil War History Trail. Unveil the untold stories and profound significance at each historic site.

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.

The citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia voted overwhelmingly to ratify succession from the Union on May 23, 1861, officially making the commonwealth and Prince William County a part of the Confederacy. With that act, the war in Virginia began. The Civil War would have a significant impact on Prince William County.

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 · One example of this is the Bristoe Station Battlefield, located in Prince William County. This battlefield has been under the persistent threat of residential and commercial encroachment for more than two decades, but today over 150 acres of the battlefield are protected and accessible to the public.