Manassas, Virginia is the only town in the United States that endured two major battles in the Civil War. Learn more about the history in your backyard by attending these Civil War Sesquicentennial events in December.
Event: Open House and Tree Lighting
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When: December 2, 2011from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Manassas Museum
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Cost: Free
Contact Information: 703-368-1873
When: December 4, 2011from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Manassas Museum
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 703-368-1873
Event: Rippon Lodge Holiday Open House
When: December 10, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Rippon Lodge Historic Site
Cost: $5 per person, free for children under six
Contact Information: 703-499-9812
Event: Slave Holidays
When: December 10, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Historic Site
Cost: $5 per person, free for children under six
Contact Information: 703-367-7872
Event: Civil War Santa Visits Ben Lomond
When: December 10, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; December 11, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Ben Lomond Historic Site
Cost: $5 per person
Contact Information: 703-367-7872
Event: Civil War Christmas at Brentsville
When: December 17, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Where: Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre
Cost: Free
Contact Information: 703-365-7895
When: December 17-18, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: Leesylvania State Park
Cost: $2 per person, $6 per family plus $5 parking fee
Contact Information: 703-730-8205
A new lecture series at the Old Manassas Courthouse will start in January 2012.
