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ANNABURG MANOR
This house was completed in 1900 and served as the summer home of
beer baron Robert Portner until his death in 1906. Presidents
William H. Taft and Theodore Roosevelt are said to have visited
here. Additions have been made to the original house, and today
the building serves as a skilled nursing facility.
BUCKLAND HISTORIC DISTRICT
This 19 acre area has a number of 19th century homes constructed
of log and stone. Bounded by the intersection of Buckland Mill
Road and U.S. Route 29/211.
CONFEDERATE CEMETERY
In 1867 an acre of land was donated for a cemetery for Southern
soldiers. One year later, more than 250 men had been laid to
rest. In 1874, the Town of Manassas acquired the adjoining land
and began a Citizen's Cemetery. The cemetery features a statue of
a Confederate soldier under which a majority of the soldiers are
buried. The public library has a list of those buried here. For
more info. contact the Bull Run Regional Library's RELIC
Department at 792-4540.
GROVETON
Dogan House, a small, white frame building, is the only remaining
structure of wartime Groveton and one of only two Civil War-era
houses remaining in the Manassas National Battlefield Park.
Nearby Groveton Cemetery contains the remains of more than 260
Confederate soldiers. Manassas National Battlefield Park,
intersection of U.S. 29 and State Route 622.
HISTORIC OCCOQUAN
This 18th century village is a National Historic Landmark. Today
visitors can take a walk through history and see the past as well
as the busy present. Learn about its origins as a prosperous mill
town, its part in the Civil War, and the ghosts that are said to
live there today. Exit 160 off I-95, onto State Route 123,
Occoquan.
LEESYLVANIA STATE PARK
Located on the Potomac River, the park was once the home of
statesman and Revolutionary War hero "Light- Horse" Harry Lee,
father of General Robert E. Lee. The property later became the
home of the prominent Fairfax family. Ruins of both home sites
remain and the park is listed on the National Register of
Historic Landmarks. The area overlooking the river played a role
in the Civil War. The park now features boat launching, hiking,
fishing and picnicking on the banks of the Potomac.
MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL/JENNIE DEAN MEMORIAL
This was the site of the Manassas Industrial School for Colored
Youth founded by former slave Jennie Dean in 1893. The Memorial,
part of the Manassas Museum System, features walking trails,
historical markers and an audio program.
THE MANASSAS MUSEUM
This museum, which serves as the regional historical museum for
northern Virginia, is located in a 7,000 square foot building.
Exhibits include Civil War artifacts, historic photos, toys, and
railroad memorabilia. Outdoor living history programs run
June-September. "Echoes," the museum store, offers a wide variety
of museum related merchandise.
MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK
These 5,000 acres include the site of the first major land battle
of the Civil War, and a second major battle the following year.
Today, visitors can take a walking tour of the first battlefield,
and a driving tour of the second. Sites along the way include the
Stone House, Stone Bridge, and the Unfinished Railroad.
MARINE CORPS AIR-GROUND MUSEUM
This museum is housed in historic aircraft hangars from the
1920s. Exhibits of aircraft, artillery, uniforms and other
memorabilia tell the story of the Marine Corps' role in American
history, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico.
THE MILL HOUSE MUSEUM
Located in Historic Occoquan, the museum building is the only
remaining part of the flour, grain and cotton mills which thrived
between 1759-1924. The Miller's House was the only structure
saved when the Merchant's Mill burned in 1924.
OLD DOMINION SPEEDWAY
Experience the thrill of weekend drag and stock car racing and
see top NASCAR drivers at this speedway, which has been in
business 46 years.
OLD TOWN MANASSAS
In 1988, the Virginia Division of Historic Landmarks and the
National Park Service placed Old Town Manassas on the State and
National Registers of Historic Places. A walking tour, designed
to reveal the many architectural styles of the historical homes
and buildings, begins at the former National Bank of Manassas
building. 9406 Main Street, Manassas. Maps and brochures are
available at the Manassas Museum.
PEACE JUBILEE MONUMENT
This monument stands in commemoration of the reconciliation that
took place between the participants of the First Battle of
Manassas 50 years after the historic event. Civil War Signal
Corps Officer G.C. Round was the organizer and Chairman of the
Peace Jubilee. President William H. Taft attended the ceremonies
and addressed the audience. Located on the grounds of the Old
Prince William County Courthouse.
PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK
This national park has over 17,000 acres of forested watershed.
Visitors can enjoy a wide range of activities inclding fishing,
hiking, camping and picnicking. An entrance fee of $4.00 entitles
the visitor to access to the park for seven days. Main entrance:
Exit 150 off I-95 onto State Route 619 West, Triangle, Park
Visitor Center.
QUANTICO NATIONAL CEMETERY
This cemetery is one of 114 national cemeteries operated by the
Department of Veterans Affairs for eligible veterans and their
dependents. The gravesite, opening and closing, concrete liner
and perpetual care are provided at no charge. Also, government
provided markers are used at the graves, with inscriptions that
provide the name, rank, branch of service, war period, and dates
of birth and death. The gates are open at all times.
ROHR'S STORE & MUSEUM
This family business spans three generations. Today, it still
preserves the atmosphere of the old-time variety store with dry
goods, a candy counter. Civil War and Old Town Manassas
souvenirs, and items such as washboards and strawberry hyllers.
The museum features antique cars, displays of dolls, toys,
Victrolas, turn-of-the- century inventions and much more. Both
the museum and store are open everyday except Wednesday and
Sunday. Corner of Center& West Streets, Manassas.
THE STONE HOUSE
General John Pope made his headquarters directly behind the Stone
House during his unsuccessful campaign to pursue Stonewall
Jackson and his troops in Second Manassas. Located in Manassas
National Battlefield Park, this house served as a landmark during
First and Second Manassas. Manassas National Battlefield Park,
intersection of U.S. 29 and State Route 234.
THE WEEMS-BOTTS MUSEUM
This building, one of the oldest in the area, once served as the
bookshop for Parson Mason Locke Weems, the first biographer of
George Washington. He wrote The Life of Washington in which
appeared the story of the cherry tree. In 1802 he sold the
property to Benjamin Botts, one of the defense attorneys for
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Local Attractions:
ANNABURG MANOR
1201 Maple St, Manassas
335-8300
BUCKLAND HISTORIC DISTRICT
792-6830
CONFEDERATE CEMETERY
Center Street, Manassas
Bull Run Regional Library's RELIC Department
792-4540
GROVETON
361-1339
HISTORIC OCCOQUAN
491-4045
LEESYLVANIA STATE PARK
16236 Neabsco Road
Woodbridge
670-0372
MANASSAS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL/JENNIE DEAN MEMORIAL
368-1873
THE MANASSAS MUSEUM
9101 Prince William St
Manassas
368-1873
MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK
6511 Sudley Road (State Route 234)
Manassas
361-1339
MARINE CORPS AIR-GROUND MUSEUM
784-2606 or 784-2607
THE MILL HOUSE MUSEUM
413 Mill Street
Occoquan
491-7525
OLD DOMINION SPEEDWAY
10611 Dumfries Road
Manassas
361-7753
www.olddominionspeedway.com
OLD TOWN MANASSAS
368-1873
PEACE JUBILEE MONUMENT
368-1873
PRINCE WILLIAM FOREST PARK
221-7181
QUANTICO NATIONAL CEMETERY
Route 619 West
Triangle
221-2183 or 690-2217 in the Metro
ROHR'S STORE & MUSEUM
368-3000
THE STONE HOUSE
361-1339
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