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Annual local history symposium March 25 at old PWC courthouse in Manassas
03/02/23 / History / Local History /
Day-long look at interesting local history topics on March 25 at annual symposium
Cherokee Indians in NC sign first pact with US Forest Service
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FROM US Forest Service 11/30/22 / Breaking News / Environment / Federal Government / History / People & Places / Local History / Nature and the Outdoors /
The tribal agreement reduces fire risk, restores oak forests, improves wildlife habitat, creates early successional habitat, promotes cultural tourism and recreation, and reduces risk to tribal trust lands. Most similar tribal agreements involve lands in th western US.
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Anti-Data Centers rally/program at Brawner Farm Parking Lot Oct. 29, 3-5 p.m.
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FROM Prince William Conservation Alliance 10/25/22 / Breaking News / Gainesville / Health & Safety / History / Manassas / People & Places /
Speakers will cover topics from the Civil War to the Settlement to Thoroughfare to Pageland, weaving together the complicated tapestry that is the fabric of America, and highlighting current threats of industrialization and sprawl development that aim to unravel it.
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How to join in American flag waving to commemorate 21st anniversary of 9/11
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By Wreaths Across America 09/08/22 / Breaking News / History / Nonprofits / People & Places /
This coming Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, the national nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America (WAA) is calling on all Americans to join them in waving the American flag in their own communities to commemorate the 21st anniversary of 9/11.
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Veterans Parade in Manassas Nov. 5
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09/06/22 / Breaking News / History / Manassas / Military /
The 2022 Northern Virginia Veterans Parade in Manassas will be held on Saturday, Nov. 5, beginning at 11 a.m.
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PW Historic Preservation Foundation gets grant for Potter’s Field Cemetery
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FROM Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation 07/18/22 / Breaking News / History / Local Government / Real Estate /
This grant will support a Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) survey of the cemetery to determine the number of burials and delineate the cemetery’s boundaries.
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Connect with nature and help out Mother Earth by visiting a Virginia State Park this weekend
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FROM Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) 04/20/22 / History / State Government / Woodbridge / Nature and the Outdoors / Parks & Recreation /
Earth Day is April 22, 2022 and Virginia residents are invited to connect with nature and help out Mother Earth by participating in the numerous events at any Virginia State Park this coming weekend.
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Fair Housing Month highlights housing disparities and fights against discrimination
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FROM Prince William County Government 04/13/22 / Health & Safety / History / Local Government / Real Estate /
The Fair Housing Act addresses discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin, or sex.
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March 29, 2022 is Virginia Vietnam Veterans Day with 11 a.m. ceremony at Va. War Memorial
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FROM Virginia Department of Veterans Services 03/28/22 / History / Military / People & Places / State Government /
Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed Tuesday, March 29, 2022 as Virginia Vietnam Veterans Day to honor and recognize the men and women who served in the US Armed Forces during the Vietnam War era.
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Trails at New River Bridge Trail State Park to undergo series of repairs during next 18 months
The 31 bridges of New River Trail State Park, Virginia’s 57-mile rails-to-trails linear park near Galax, will close as a series of repairs are made over the next 18 months. Portions of the trail will be closed intermittently as work takes place. The park will remain open due to its many access points. Specific dates for any bridge closures are dependent upon contractors and their receipt of construction materials.
