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.Explore local history by visiting at least one site on the Prince William County African-American History Trail, snap a selfie, and bring it to the library to claim a small prize!
Explore local history by visiting at least one site on the Prince William County African-American History Trail, snap a selfie, and bring it to the library to claim a small prize! This passive program will run from January 2 through February 28.
Registration is not required. Attendance is first-come, first-served.
To explore the Prince William County African-American History Trail, visit https://www.visitpwc.com/history/trails-tours/black-history.
The trail features a variety of historic sites that highlight the rich African-American heritage of the area. Before planning your visit, be sure to check the trail website for public hours or contact the individual locations directly for the most up-to-date information.
Stops along the trail include:
1) Barnes House
5049 Waterway Drive
Dumfries, VA 22025
2) Batestown
17150 Mine Road
Dumfries, VA 22025
3) Ben Lomond Historic Site
10321 Sudley Manor Drive
Manassas, VA 20109
4) Benita Fitzgerald Mosley Historical Marker (Located on school premise. Be sure to visit during non-school hours)
15500 Benita Fitzgerald Drive
Dale City, VA 22193
5) Fannie Fitzgerald Elementary School (Located on school premise. Be sure to visit during non-school hours)
15500 Benita Fitzgerald Drive
Dale City, VA 22193
6) Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre
12229 Bristow Road
Bristow, VA 20136
7) Dumfries African American Cemetery
King Street
Dumfries, VA 22026
8) Ebenezer Baptist Church
209 Washington Street
Occoquan, VA 22125
9) First Mt. Zion Baptist Church
16622 Dumfries Road
Dumfries, VA 22025
10) Free People of Color at Thoroughfare
16316 John Marshall Highway
Broad Run, VA 20137
11) James Robinson House
6511 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20109
12) Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth
4949 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20110
13) Leesylvania State Park
2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22191
14) Lucasville School
10516 Godwin Drive
Manassas, VA 20110
15) Neabsco Regional Park
15125 Blackburn Road
Woodbridge, VA 22191
16) New School Baptist Church
15557 Neabsco Church Way
Woodbridge, VA 22193
17) Chinn Family Historical Marker
12745 Minnieville Road
Woodbridge, VA 22192
18) The Settlement
15008 Lee Highway
Gainesville, VA 20155
19) Old Manassas Courthouse
9248 Lee Avenue
Manassas, VA 20112
20) Manassas Museum
Historic District, 9101 Prince William St,
Manassas, VA 20110
AGE GROUP: | All Ages/Families |
EVENT TYPE: | Scavenger Hunt | Genealogy and Local History |
Manassas City Library is the 12th and newest library. It opened on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. This new location helps bring library services closer to the Manassas City community. Within its 6,000 square feet, the new branch provides 12 public access computers, programming for all ages, study rooms, and houses about 15,000 books and other resources. Manassas City Library is conveniently located in the Wellington Station Shopping Center, close to groceries, banks, restaurants, and more.
Prince William Public Library Mission Statement:
Bringing people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community in a welcoming, inclusive environment.
