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Panelists, some sighted individuals, some not, discuss resources and services for the blind and vision impaired in the state of Virginia. Co-hosted by the Talking Book Library of Virginia Beach Public Library; the Talking Book Library of Fairfax Public Libraries; the Fredericksburg Subregional Library for the Blind and Print Disabled of the Central Rappahannock Regional […]
Come experience the national parks! This includes Prince William Forest Park and Manassas National Battlefield Park! On six days in 2021, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. Mark your calendar for these entrance fee–free dates in 2021: January 18: Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. April […]
May 8-9 Mother's Day Tours (All Sites) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Free for Mothers and children under 6 Does your Mom enjoy history, visiting beautiful historic houses, picturesque gardens, and hearing juicy, dramatic stories of the past? Then treat her to a tour of one of Prince William County's historic sites for Mother's Day! […]
May 15 Brentsville Jail Exhibit Grand Opening 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; FREE, donations welcome. In its nearly 200-year existence, the Brentsville Jail has seen a lot of different uses. From a jail in the 19th century, to a dormitory, private house, and office space in the 20th century, the building has changed a lot over the […]
June 18 Walking Tour of Historic Prince William Towns: Batestown 7 p.m.; FREE; donations welcome. Join local historians once a month this summer for a special walking tour of historic towns in Prince William County. For June, visit Batestown a historic African American town that played a significant role in Prince William County's history. Tour […]
June 19-20 Father's Day Tours (All Sites) 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; $5 per person, Free for fathers and children under 6. Does your Dad enjoy history, the outdoors, walking trails or good stories? Then treat him to a tour of one of Prince William County's historic sites for Father's Day! All dads that visit […]
June 19 Juneteenth at Lucasville 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.; FREE, donations welcome. Join us at Lucasville in honor of Juneteenth to learn about the celebration marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans throughout the South. Visit the one-room schoolhouse to learn about the development of freedmen communities throughout Prince William County and the progression […]