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Virginia Governor orders flags flown on National POW-MIA Day
FROM the Office od Governor Glenn Youngkin 09/14/23 / Breaking News / History / Military / State Government /
National POW-MIA Day is Friday, Sept. 15. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has ordered that the Stars and Stripes, the Virginia flag and the MIA flag be flown from sunrise to sunset Sept. 15
Virginia gets an official Pony of Virginia—from Chincoteague
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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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Ben Lomond Historic Site in Manassas hosts Civil War hospital experience
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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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Retired US Congressman Frank Wolf at Manassas Battlefield on Monday, July 10 for press conference
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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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Annual local history symposium March 25 at old PWC courthouse in Manassas
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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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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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Va. State Police share safe driving tips for tropical storm weather this weekend
A tropical storm warning is already in effect for coastal Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland. Forecasts are calling for the eastern and central regions of the Commonwealth to be impacted by significantly heavy rains and strong winds. To prevent unnecessary traffic crashes from occurring on Va. highways, state police advise residents to postpone travel plans and avoid driving, if possible.
