Tag Archives: Prince William County

On the March: Jeb Stuart ambushes a Maine regiment

Posted on April 14, 2022 by Brian Swartz

Jeb Stuart could not resist ambushing Union infantry marching through northern Virginia on Thursday, June 25, 1863. The particular Yankees he attacked belonged to the 19th Maine Infantry Regiment (Col. Francis E. Heath), until that moment unbloodied in combat. Assigned … Continue reading →

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A Legacy of Freedom: Nimrod Burke Provides a Link Between Two Emancipations

Posted on February 12, 2021 by Kevin Pawlak

Robert Carter III’s 1791 Deed of Gift, which gradually freed 452 of his enslaved laborers, was the largest private emancipation of slaves until the American Civil War. Some of the descendants of the enslaved men, women, and children freed by … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Prince William County’s Virtual History Lectures

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Sarah Kay Bierle

Need to put something historic on your calendar for the coming weeks? They don’t technically fall on weekends, but these lectures are something you’ll be able to explore and experience from the safety of home this winter season. Starting on … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Historic Holiday Events In Prince William County

Posted on December 6, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

What historic sites in your area are hosting Civil War Christmas Events? We’d love to hear about them in the comments. Our friends in Prince William County are hosting Civil War Christmas Events at two of their historic sites. Check … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Save These Dates and Head To Prince William County

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

Save the dates! Prince William County (Virginia) is hosting some great events and highlighting lots of local history with Civil War ties this summer. Some are free, others require registration and a small; all offer a chance to explore sites … Continue reading →

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“I Found My Passion For The Subject”

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Paige Gibbons Backus

Growing up visiting museums and traveling to battlefields, I always had an interest in history and knew what I wanted to work with it. Yet I didn’t really know how to go about getting into the field. In the end, … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: Upcoming Events in Prince William County

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Emerging Civil War

In Virginia and looking for some special historic events in February with a focus on African American experiences during the 19th Century? Prince William County Historic Preservation Division is offering some fantastic opportunities to check out their sites during the … Continue reading →

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ECW Weekender: A Field Hospital Near Manassas

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Emerging Civil War

We’ve been talking about the Battle of Second Manassas this week, and if you’ve been inspired to get out to that battlefield again (or for the first time), you might like to know about this nearby site! A while back … Continue reading →

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Preservation Victory at Bristoe Station

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Emerging Civil War

Great news from our friends at the Civil War Trust! On this, the anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station, the Trust announces more hallowed ground saved at this northern Virginia battlefield. Prince William County’s Historic Preservation Division will be … Continue reading →

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Dan Welch: Interpreting Stonewall at Second Manassas

Posted on June 7, 2017 by Daniel Welch

The concentration of this year’s ECW Symposium will examine great defensive stands of the American Civil War. The multi-day event will look at numerous commanders, command decisions, and battlefields along the way, including both theaters of the conflict. For me, … Continue reading →

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