Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Forth of July
July 4th Celebration ‘Celebrate America’
July 4th Celebration ‘Celebrate America’ in the City of Manassas Park with games, food, rides and fireworks. Festivities begin at 5pm, fireworks at 10pm. Limited parking; $5 per car. Free shuttle bus service from VRE parking lot and City Hall.
Sunday, 04 July, 2010
Starts at 05:00 PM
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Events
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Signal Hill Park
9300 Signal View Drive
Manassas Park, VA 20111
Event Contact Info
Phone: 703-335-8872
Website: Click to Visit
Monday, June 28, 2010
Pringle House Hospital
Saturday & Sunday July 24-25- Learn about the use of Ben Lomond as a Confedrate Hospital after the battle of First Manassas. It was known as Pringle House Hospital. Saturday 10am-5pm; Sunday 10am-3pm. $5 per person. 703-792-4752. 10321 Sudley Drive, Manassas 20109. www.pwcgov.org/historicsites
Friday, June 25, 2010
Renwick Gallery
Renwick Gallery
1661 Pennsylvania Ave Nw
Washington, District of Columbia 20006 Get Directions
This exhibit will showcase arts and crafts made by Japanese Americans in U.S. internment camps during World War II. On display will be more than 100 objects, many of which are on loan from former internees or their families. The exhibition is based on Delphine Hirasuna's 2005 book 'The Art of Gaman.'
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Victorian Sunday: Garden Tea
Explore religion in the 1860's and its importance to area civilians during the American Civil War period. Participate in or observe a recreated 19th century Christian worship service. Bring a picnic lunch. Activities and games will follow the service. Service at 11am. $10 for activities at 130pm 703-367-7872. Ben Lomond Historic Site, 10321 Sudley Manor Drive, Manassas VA 20110. www.pwcgov.org/historicsites
Monday, June 21, 2010
Commemoration of the First Battle
Manassas National Battlefield Park6511 Sudley RoadManassas, VA 22110Driving Directions What's NearbyLiving history demonstrations at Henry Hill. This is an annual Commemoration of the First Battle with living history participants offering demonstrations of soldier life, infantry tactics, and musket firing with many divisions.10am-2pm. Henry Hill, 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas 20109. Date/Hours:Sunday, July 18, 2010 (10:00 AM-2:00 PM)Admission Fee: $3, age 16+ Children WelcomeTelephone:Phone: (703) 361-1339Fax: (703) 361-7106Website:http://www.nps.gov/mana
Friday, June 18, 2010
Sunday, July 4-Celebrate America
Celebrate America this Independence Day with one of the largest fireworks displays in Northern Virginia. 4-10pm with fireworks at dark. FREE 703-361-6599 Historic Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas, 20110. http://www.visitmanassas.org/
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Multi Cultural Celebration
Come, listen and enjoy your favorite sunds from the world at the Multi Cultural Celebration at Leesylvania State Park. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and a picnic. FREE> 5-9pm. 703-730-8205. Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Drive, Woodbridge, VA 22191.nwww.leesylvaniastatepark.com
Monday, June 14, 2010
June 2 through August 25
Bring your lunch and enjoy a variety of music at Wednesday Lunch Concerts. Harris Pavillion, 11:30am-1:30pm. 9201 Center St, Manassas 20110 FREE 703-361-9800. http://www.harrispavillion.com/
Friday, June 4, 2010
16th Annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival
Saturday, June 5, 10am-4pm
Historic Manassas, 9431 West Street, Manassas, VA 20110
(703) 361-6599
Presented by The Manassas Heritage Railway Festival is a family celebration of the rich railway history that Manassas has to offer. Manassas Junction was the site of both the 1st and 2nd Battles of Manassas during the Civil War and of the nation’s first military railroad. proudly sponsors 6 elaborate model railroad displays at the Harris Pavilion along with lots of fun rides for kids of all ages! Acrospring Circus Train Bounce & Slide Enchanted Forest Bounce Trackless Kids Train The talent of local kids along with professional entertainment will be featured the Kid's Stage, powered byBack by popular demand......the comedy antics of Michael Rosman! The VRE Excursion Train ride to Clifton and back will be available this year! Trains will leave from Manassas for round trip excursions to Clifton at 11 AM, 12 noon, 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM. EXCURSION TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Ticket cost is $6 per person (children under 2 years are free) and will be sold at the Visitor's Center at the Train Depot (accepting cash, check or Visa and Mastercard) and at the Whimsical Galerie in Old Town Manassas (accepting cash or check ONLY). For store location and hours, please click here. Tickets must be purchased in person (no will call, phone orders or online sales). Getting on or off the train in Clifton is not permitted. This year's Railway Festival will also feature a "living history" of the Civil War on the lawn of the Manassas Museum. Beginning Friday, June 4, living history exhibitions will begin setting up on the lawn of the Manassas Museum as a part of the larger annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival. Living historians, authors, and both Union and Confederate re-enactors will be present in camps for public inspection. Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry drill demonstrations are being planned throughout the day. Period sutlers vending Civil War memorabilia and provisions will be on site, and period music will include groups such as Evergreen Shade, South Fork and the Chantleers. A special performance by the Mosby Players with Jim Wass and Company will round out the evening, with music and instruction for a 1861 Period Community Dance from 6 to 8 o’clock Saturday evening. The The Norfolk Southern Lawmen will bring their unique blend of railroad, country and bluegrass music to the main stage with three performances at noon, 1 and 2 pm. Founded by a group of railroad policemen who enjoyed pickin' and singin', the Norfolk Southern Lawmen today are among the nation's top corporate entertainers. Employed by Norfolk Southern, they are full-time professional musicians who log some 200 performances a year. They have appeared on national television, at the Grand Ole Opry, the Smithsonian Institution and at the Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Foundation in Meridian, Mississippi along with some of country's top stars including Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Skaggs, Collin Raye, Billy Joe Royal and T. Graham Brown. Bull Run Grass will be performing on the Main Stage at 10am, and the Idle Time Band will play at 3pm. As always, plenty of vendors selling model train equipment, railroad books, Thomas the Train merchandise, and train photography will be on hand throughout the day.
Presented by The Manassas Heritage Railway Festival is a family celebration of the rich railway history that Manassas has to offer. Manassas Junction was the site of both the 1st and 2nd Battles of Manassas during the Civil War and of the nation’s first military railroad. proudly sponsors 6 elaborate model railroad displays at the Harris Pavilion along with lots of fun rides for kids of all ages! Acrospring Circus Train Bounce & Slide Enchanted Forest Bounce Trackless Kids Train The talent of local kids along with professional entertainment will be featured the Kid's Stage, powered byBack by popular demand......the comedy antics of Michael Rosman! The VRE Excursion Train ride to Clifton and back will be available this year! Trains will leave from Manassas for round trip excursions to Clifton at 11 AM, 12 noon, 1 PM, 2 PM and 3 PM. EXCURSION TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! Ticket cost is $6 per person (children under 2 years are free) and will be sold at the Visitor's Center at the Train Depot (accepting cash, check or Visa and Mastercard) and at the Whimsical Galerie in Old Town Manassas (accepting cash or check ONLY). For store location and hours, please click here. Tickets must be purchased in person (no will call, phone orders or online sales). Getting on or off the train in Clifton is not permitted. This year's Railway Festival will also feature a "living history" of the Civil War on the lawn of the Manassas Museum. Beginning Friday, June 4, living history exhibitions will begin setting up on the lawn of the Manassas Museum as a part of the larger annual Manassas Heritage Railway Festival. Living historians, authors, and both Union and Confederate re-enactors will be present in camps for public inspection. Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry drill demonstrations are being planned throughout the day. Period sutlers vending Civil War memorabilia and provisions will be on site, and period music will include groups such as Evergreen Shade, South Fork and the Chantleers. A special performance by the Mosby Players with Jim Wass and Company will round out the evening, with music and instruction for a 1861 Period Community Dance from 6 to 8 o’clock Saturday evening. The The Norfolk Southern Lawmen will bring their unique blend of railroad, country and bluegrass music to the main stage with three performances at noon, 1 and 2 pm. Founded by a group of railroad policemen who enjoyed pickin' and singin', the Norfolk Southern Lawmen today are among the nation's top corporate entertainers. Employed by Norfolk Southern, they are full-time professional musicians who log some 200 performances a year. They have appeared on national television, at the Grand Ole Opry, the Smithsonian Institution and at the Jimmie Rodgers Memorial Foundation in Meridian, Mississippi along with some of country's top stars including Willie Nelson, Tanya Tucker, Ricky Skaggs, Collin Raye, Billy Joe Royal and T. Graham Brown. Bull Run Grass will be performing on the Main Stage at 10am, and the Idle Time Band will play at 3pm. As always, plenty of vendors selling model train equipment, railroad books, Thomas the Train merchandise, and train photography will be on hand throughout the day.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant and Crabhouse
A long-time local favorite, Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant & Crabhouse is famous for its home-cooked seafood, a very unique atmosphere and the most scenic dining experience you will find in Northern Virginia located right in Prince William County.This hidden treasure on the Potomac River serves all your seafood favorites, including fresh crabs, oysters, scallops, shrimp, mussels, and fish, as well as steaks, burgers, and pulled pork and chicken sandwiches.The waterfront restaurant sits on one of the widest points of the Potomac River and offers sweeping panoramic views of the river and beach area. The view can be enjoyed from inside the restaurant, the outdoor deck seating or the torch-lit tiki bar located next to the pier.Tim’s Rivershore is easily accessible by car and boat. It’s open year-round and hosts popular events for every season, such as the Annual Polar Plunge, the Potomac River Boat Poker Run, Roar at the Shore, Waterstock, Pirates on the Potomac, and Not on the 4th Fireworks. Tim’s is also available for private events and offers catering services.
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