Digging Up History with Prince William County Preservation
Summer Scares! Spooky Cemetaries
Saturday, August 08
11:00am - 12:00pm
Haymarket Gainesville Library
Haymarket Gainesville Community RoomJoin us for a virtual tour of Prince William County's archaeology sites and learn about the Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation's work to bring history to life.
Join us for a virtual tour of Prince William County's archaeology sites and learn about the Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation's work to bring history to life. In celebration of Summer Scares, dig deeper into the history of our local cemeteries for a little dark and spooky side of Prince William County!
Bill Backus, Historic Site Manager with the Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation, will be your guide as we virtually explore a number of Prince William County’s historic sites. Learn more about this organization’s work to bring history to life through interpretation, research, oral histories, special events, lectures, exhibits, and more. Created in 2001, the office currently serves as steward of 23 historic structures, countless artifacts, and more than 700 acres of culturally and naturally significant landscapes.
Archaeology, or archeology, is the study of past human societies, primarily through the recovery and analysis of the material, culture and environmental data people have left behind. It is of particular help in learning about prehistoric societies where there are no written records for historians to study. Archaeology involves surveyance, excavation and analysis of data collected in order to learn more about the past. Through archaeology it is possible to gain an understanding of Prince William County’s rich historical legacy and the important role it holds in our country's past.
AGE GROUP: | Grades 9 - 12 | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Genealogy and Local History |
Haymarket Gainesville Library
Haymarket Gainesville Library features a 24-hour book drop, 185-seat community room, four study rooms, a Quiet Study area, 21 public access computers, and a Children’s and Young Adult area. The library has a historic home, The Bushy House, and several comfortable outdoor seating areas on its property.
Haymarket Gainesville Library provides materials for children, young adults, and adults in print and digital formats. In addition, the library also offers special events and programs for all ages, including English Conversation Club, book discussion groups, one-on-one appointments for technology assistance, and U.S. Passport Services.
Several times a year, Haymarket Gainesville Library hosts absentee voting for local, state, and federal elections and is the only branch offering this special service.
