FROM the Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin 07/28/23 / Agriculture / Breaking News / History / State Government /
Through the passage of this legislation, the Commonwealth of Virginia recognizes the historical and cultural significance of the Chincoteague pony, safeguarding this legacy for future generations. This momentous step demonstrates the commitment of Governor Youngkin and the state legislature in preserving Virginia's natural wonders.
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FROM Prince William County Government 07/23/23 / Education / Health & Safety / History / Local Government / Manassas / Military / People & Places / Kids Konnection / Local History /
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, the Ben Lomond Historic Site, at 10321 Sudley Manor Drive in Manassas, hosted a Civil War Hospital experience with demonstrations, activities and talks about how the Civil War hospital operated for 35 days.
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FROM a Frank Wolf press release 07/08/23 / Breaking News / Environment / Gainesville / History / Local Government / People & Places / Politics / Real Estate /
Former Congressman Frank Wolf, who represented western Prince William and successfully protected the Manassas Battlefield from over-development in the late 1980s, will be joining Prince William County Supervisor Jeanine Lawson, Va. Senate candidate Bill Woolf and VA House of Delegates candidate John Stirrup, for a press conference Monday, July 10, at 10 a.m. at Manassas Battlefield to support Lawson's Resolution 23. The location is Stuart's Hill Parking Lot, Manassas National Battlefield, 12521 Lee Hwy, Manassas, VA 20109
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03/02/23 / History / Local History /
Day-long look at interesting local history topics on March 25 at annual symposium
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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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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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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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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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