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Historians to lead New Year’s Day hikes at two local parks
From Prince William County Department of Historic Preservation 12/31/19 / Bristow / People & Places / Woodbridge / Local History / Nature and the Outdoors /
Local historians will guide Jan. 1 hikes at Neabsco Regional Park in Woodbridge (morning) and Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park in Bristow (afternoon).
National Park Service to oversee “prescribed” fire at Manassas Battlefield Park near Brawner Farm
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FROM National Park Service 11/18/19 / Breaking News / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Manassas / Money & Taxes / Police & Fire Beat / Local History / Parks & Recreation /
Manassas National Battlefield Park is preparing for a prescribed fire today, Nov. 18 through Nov. Friday, 22 on about 75 acres near the Brawner Farm (north of US-29 between Pageland and Featherbed Lanes). This window could be extended depending upon weather conditions, according to the National Park Service.
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40+ events to celebrate 400th year of Thanksgiving in Virginia
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FROM Virginia Thanksgiving Festival 11/06/19 / History / People & Places / State Government / Local History /
For more information about the Virginia Customs, Cultures, and Cuisine Festival and to find an event in your area, go to https://www.americanevolution2019.com/events The C.ustoms, Cultures, and Cuisine Festival is a signature event of Virginia’s 2019 Commemoration, American Evolution.
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Historic building known as Barnes House ready for public viewing on May 18
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FROM Prince William County Government 05/06/19 / Local Government / People & Places / Local History /
The Barnes House has a rich history. Built in 1797 as a tavern, it is one of the county's oldest buildings. It has been moved twice, rebuilt and restored in 2017, and now sits at the Montclair Community Library. With the exhibits inside the house complete, it is ready for visitors.
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New historical marker erected at River Mill Park in town of Occoquan
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FROM Office of Mayor Earnie Porta 03/24/19 / Breaking News / Local Government / Local History /
The Town of Occoquan recently received a new historical marker, situated at the base of the Nathaniel Ellicott footbridge and the town’s River Mill Park. This new marker details the history of the Ballendine Ironworks and the Janney Cotton Mill.
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Manassas buys Annaburg Manor building and grounds for new city park
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FROM PATTY PRINCE, Manassas Communications Manager 10/19/18 / Breaking News / Manassas / Local History / Parks & Recreation /
Manassas Mayor Harry J. Parrish and City Council have agreed to terms to purchase 3.65 acres of land and the structure on it known as Annaburg Manor from the Prince William Hospital Corporation for $846,000.
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Nearly 2000 employees of Prince William County Schools recognized for service milestones
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FROM Prince William County Schools Reports 03/23/17 / Education / People & Places / Kids Konnection / Local History /
Outstanding service and dedication to the Prince William County School Division is being recognized as 1,748 employees receive pins to honor their service. Three employees have served 45 years with PWCS. They are Pamela Chryst, Kilby Elementary; Wandalyn Boley, Stonewall Jackson High; and Nancy Weaver, T. Clay Wood Elementary.
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County Senior Center in Manassas celebrates 30 years of operation
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FROM Prince William County Government 01/20/17 / Health & Safety / Local Government / Manassas / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Local History /
Prince William Supervisor Marty Nohe said the senior center would not have been built if not for the foresight of the contemporaries of those who use it today. "It was your generation that was saying 30 years ago, 'We need this for our future.' Now you are here getting to take advantage of the vision."
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Virginia Natural Heritage program receives two international awards
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FROM Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) 05/23/16 / State Government / Local History / Nature and the Outdoors /
The program was singled out for outstanding conservation impact among the 80 similar programs that comprise an international conservation network across the United States, Canada and Latin America. In addition, the program’s 25-year director, Tom Smith, was presented with NatureServe’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Man, woman charged with child neglect involving baby
On January 10 at 11:12PM, Prince William County Police officers responded to a parking lot located in the 14400 block of Gideon Dr. in Woodbridge (22192) to investigate a child neglect. The investigation revealed that the driver and the occupant of the vehicle were under the influence of alcohol and suspected narcotics. An 11-month-old boy was also inside of the vehicle and was not injured.
