Visiting the historic sites in Prince William County is a captivating journey through time, where you can walk in the footsteps of those who shaped America's past. Each site holds a unique story, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rich history of the region and gain a deeper appreciation for the events that unfolded there.
Colchester Ferry was a key crossing point over the Occoquan River near Belmont Bay in the 18th century. With the lack of developed bridges, ferries and fords…
intersection of South Fairfax Street and Duke Street
Prince William County built its third county courthouse on this site in 1762. This courthouse served as the county seat until 1822 when a new courthouse was…
Two traces of the vital colonial travel artery survive today and are available for hiking. Native Americans created this path close to the Potomac River in…
Lee’s Woods is a more accurate name today than it likely was when the original manor house was built in the 1750s by Henry Lee II. Lee used enslaved labor for…
The King’s Highway, which passed through modern-day Woodbridge, Dumfries, Triangle, and Quantico Marine Corps base in the 18th century, played a significant…
Occoquan is a town closely linked to the river that shares its name. Water provided the native people who lived in the area a bounty of food and living space…
Neabsco Creek was reshaped by the colonial era industry dependent on its waters. To the Dogue people it had been a pantry, with all kinds of fresh food right…
Inland from the seaport at Dumfries, the road came down through Dumfries and rose from a ford on Quantico Creek near the modern I-95 bridges before it entered…
Rippon Lodge is a colonial-era home and farm located along Neabsco Creek. In the 18th century, waterways were crucial for transportation and trade, serving in…
Mason Locke Weems, better known as “Parson” Weems, was a 19th century writer and book agent. He authored several works on the Revolutionary War era, including…
William Grayson (b.1736) was one of Prince William County’s most distinguished politicians and soldiers during the Revolutionary War era. Grayson was extremely…
Once one of the Occoquan River fords, today the impoundment of the reservoir has covered up the shoals, or sandbanks, that made it possible to cross here. The…
Built in 1797, in Independent Hill, the Barnes house is typical of an average Prince William County residence at the turn of the 19th century. Moses and Nancy…
Ben Lomond is an antebellum farm that served as a Confederate hospital during the American Civil War's Battle of First Manassas. The house was referenced in…
The 28-acre Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre includes five historic buildings: 1822 courthouse, 1822 jail, 1880 church, 1850 farmhouse, and a one-room…
Gen. “Stonewall” Jackson’s forces severed the Union supply at Bristoe on August 26, 1862. The next day, Gen Ewell’s division guarded this position while…
The Battle of Buckland Mills was fought here on October 19, 1863. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart’s Confederate calvary routed Gen. Judson Kilpatrick’s Union calvary in…
This mill was a Confederate supply center during 1861-1862. Confederates burned the mill and the supplies stored there on March 9, 1862. Known locally as…
In 1870, Virginia's Legislature established a statewide system of free public schools for all citizens. The Manassas District School Board authorized an…
The park preserves key sites associated with First Manassas (Bull Run), the first major battle of the war (July 21, 1861), and the much bloodier Second Battle…
In May 1691 Benjamin Lewis filed a complaint against William Harris in Stafford County court (at the time the area containing PWC was part of Stafford). Lewis…
The Giant Screen Certified Medal of Honor Theater located in the National Museum of the Marine Corps features stadium seating for 369 and offers a one of a…
This state-of-the-art facility honors, preserves and narrates America's story through the eyes of U.S. Marines. Its magnificent architectural design features a…
Comprised of more than 700 acres, visitors can walk more than 150 rolling, wooded acres of this National Cemetery containing the burial sites of America's…
The Marine Shop carries everything Marines and their families need or want. All purchases support active duty Marines through the Marine Corps Association &…
Legend has it that The Marine Corps was founded in 1775 at the original Tun Tavern in Philadelphia. The décor of the Tun Tavern Restaurant at the National…
The Old Manassas Courthouse located at the intersection of Grant Avenue and Lee Avenue in Old Town Manassas is the fifth County courthouse and County seat in…
Located between the Prince William Parkway and James J. McCoart Administration Building, the Liberty Memorial was dedicated on May 9, 2006, to honor those who…
Nestled in the heart of historic Brentsville, the 1870s Union Church is perfect for small intimate weddings and services. Union Church may accommodate 80…
