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Manassas Civil War Commemorative Event - Planned Events
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 2013
Manassas Museum Exhibits and Gallery- 9am-6pm
Description: Liberia – a silent witness to almost 200 years of history. Come learn the stories of the people that lived there and the role house played during the dramatic years of the Civil War.
Live music and dancing at the Harris Pavilion-Southern Persuasion Country Band- 8pm
Battle Street LIVE! - 8pm-11pm Outdoor entertainment & food
Stories in Stone Twilight Tour at Manassas City Cemetery- 8pm
Description: Join a twilight tour of the Manassas City Cemetery where an estimate 250 Civil War soldiers are buried.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24, 2013
*Wagon rides will be provided between the Manassas Museum and Liberia Plantation on Saturday and Sunday, August 24-25, 2013.
Farmer's Market in Lot B (Water Tower Lot) - 7:30am-1:00pm Lot B
Manassas Museum Exhibits and Gallery- 9am-9pm
Description: Enduring Legacy Exhibit: The Weirs’ Liberia 1825-2013 (Manassas Museum)
Liberia – a silent witness to almost 200 years of history. Come learn the stories of the people that lived there and the role house played during the dramatic years of the Civil War.
Manassas Museum Living History – 9am-6pm
Description: Living history demonstrations and encounters with Lee’s Lieutenants Army of Northern Virginia and Federal Generals Corp. Experience military drills, camp medicine, artillery demonstrations, period music, lectures, and children’s activities.*
Liberia Plantation Living History – 9am-6pm
Description: The Manassas plantation home built in 1825 was the headquarters for both Confederate and Union Army generals during the Civil War. Walk the footsteps of Lincoln and Davis and learn about civilian life during the Civil War. This site will have additional living history encampments for the three days.* Performances by Evergreen Shade.
Cannon Branch Fort – 9am-6pm
Description: Fortification was built by Union troops, Circa 1863-1864, as a series of forts sited along the railroad to defend supply lines.
Mayfield Fort – 9am-6pm
Description: This earthwork, built by Confederate troops in 1861, was part of the Manassas Junction defenses on the Hooe family farm, Mayfield.
Manassas Confederate Cemetery- 9am-6pm
Children's Activities at the Manassas Museum and Liberia Plantation- 9am-6pm
Manassas Civil War Weekend Parade - 10am-11am
Description: All reenactors will be invited to participate in the Manassas Civil War Weekend Parade on Saturday, August 24, 2013 from 10am to 1pm. Parade Route (approx 1 mile): This parade will start at Osbourn High School, right on Main Street, left on Prince William Street, right on Battle Street, left into Train Depot Parking Lot, right on West Street, right on Center Street, right on Main Street, and left into Osbourn High School Parking Lot.
Lectures on Manassas Museum Lawn Lecture Tent- 11:30pm-4:30pm
Description: Featured speaker is Dr. James Robertson, who will be speaking about the legacy of Stonewall Jackson.
Civil War Baseball at Osbourn High School – 11am-4pm
Description: View baseball the way it was played in the 1860’s. Located at Osbourn High School field, across from the Manassas Museum.
Commemoration of Jackson's Raid on the Junction at Manassas Museum- 5:30pm-8:30pm
Description: General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson rode to the Manassas train depot on a quiet night in August 1862, leading his men to plunder and destroy more than 200 Union railcars. Watch as we recreate this experience. Featuring a railcar burning, bourbon tasting, barbecue, music, and dancing.
Battle Street LIVE! – 8pm-11pm Outdoor live entertainment & food. Performances by Evergreen Shade & The Chanticleers.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25, 2013
*Wagon rides will be provided between the Manassas Museum and Liberia Plantation on Saturday and Sunday, August 24-25, 2013.
Manassas Museum Exhibits and Gallery- 9am-6pm
Description: Enduring Legacy Exhibit: The Weirs’ Liberia 1825-2013 (Manassas Museum)
Liberia – a silent witness to almost 200 years of history. Come learn the stories of the people that lived there and the role house played during the dramatic years of the Civil War.
Manassas Museum Living History – 9am-6pm
Description: Living history demonstrations and encounters with Lee’s Lieutenants Army of Northern Virginia and Federal Generals Corp. Experience military drills, camp medicine, artillery demonstrations, period music, lectures, and children’s activities.*
Interfaith Service on the Manassas Museum Lawn – 9am
Description: Remember the casualties of the Manassas battles at the interfaith service on the lawn. Performance by The Chanticleers.
Liberia Plantation Living History – 9am-6pm
Description: The Manassas plantation home built in 1825 was the headquarters for both Confederate and Union Army generals during the Civil War. Walk the footsteps of Lincoln and Davis and learn about civilian life during the Civil War. This site will have additional living history encampments for the three days.* Performances by Evergreen Shade.
Postmaster's Private Stamp Collection at the Train Depot- 9am-5pm
Description: Lee Morrison will display his Civil War stamp collection.
Cannon Branch Fort– 9am-6pm
Description: Fortification was built by Union troops, Circa 1863-1864, as a series of forts sited along the railroad to defend supply lines.
Mayfield Fort– 9am-6pm
Description: This earthwork, built by Confederate troops in 1861, was part of the Manassas Junction defenses on the Hooe family farm, Mayfield.
Manassas Confederate Cemetery- 9am-6pm
Children's Activities at the Manassas Museum and Liberia Plantation- 9am-6pm
Civil War Baseball at Osbourn High School – 12pm-3pm
Description: View baseball the way it was played in the 1860’s. Located at Osbourn High School field, across from the Manassas Museum.
Manassas Symphony Concert & Ice Cream Social at the Harris Pavilion – 3pm-4:30pm
Disclaimer: These events are currently being planned for and may change without notice. If you'd like to be kept informed about the latest developments, please contact us with your interest.