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Gainesville
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Civil War Weekend is not just about fighting and strategy. It’s about the upheavals of lives and it’s about the lives of women during the Civil War.
Living historians will portray Clara Barton, the famous Civil War nurse; Dorothea Dix, an American activist who created the first American mental asylums; Elizabeth Keckley, Mary Todd Lincoln’s seamstress and confidante; the wives of Generals Robert E. Lee, Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson, and Isaac Trimble. Barbara Smith and Hendrina Appelt will speak to audiences about the role of women in the war.
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Looking to savor great seafood without having to go very far to get it? These hidden hideaways right here in Prince William & Manassas, will transport you to a seaside retreat to indulge in fruity cocktails and fresh seafood. With a wide variety of activities, live music and more there is sure to be something for everyone at one of these local eateries.
Tim’s Rivershore – Located in Woodbridge, this waterfront restaurant sits on one of the widest points of the Potomac River and offers panoramic views of the river. The view can be enjoyed from inside the restaurants dining room, on the outdoor deck or at the torch-lit tiki bar and beach.
Elected officials are talking about where to place the 13th high school in Prince William.
At Supervisor Jeannine Lawson’s first press conference, she along with Supervisor Pete Candland and school board member Gil Trenum, spoke about the school possibly being placed on the site that was slated to be Rollins Ford Park in Gainesville.
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There was much more to the Civil War than bloody battles, endless strategizing, and the stands of famous generals.
This year, in addition to featuring portrayals of well-known generals and studies of tactics, the fourth annual Manassas Civil War Weekend will also bring to life the experiences of women on both the home front and in the conflict.
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It was a like a scene from movie.
Greg Powell was in the kitchen making dinner when a knock came on the door. It was a police officer was waiting tell him that his wife and 12-year-old son had been involved in a serious car crash.
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Work to replace the Old Carolina Road overpass bridge is well underway in Haymarket.
The Quicken Loans National Tournament kicks off today at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course in Gainesville.
More than 100 PGA players, including Tiger Woods, were invited to come participate in the event.
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Marriage should be serious fun.
That’s the premise behind a series of classes called ‘Married People,’ hosted by Chapel Springs Church in Bristow.
Prince William police are trying to locate missing 28-year old Gainesville man Mohsan Mahmood.
Mahmood left his home on Collingham Place in Gainesville voluntarily around 11 p.m. on July 21, according to Prince William police.