Civil War Experience Pass - Prince William & Manassas, VA

• Manassas Museum
• Ben Lomond Historic Site & Old Rose Garden
• Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre
• Rippon Lodge

Manassas National Battlefield (6511 Sudley Rd) - This 5,000 acre park – site of the First and Second Battles of Manassas (or Battles of Bull Run)-- is complemented by an artifact-filled visitors center as well as a new theater, featuring the film “Manassas: End of Innocence.” The superb,45-minute movie, narrated by Academy Award winning actor Richard Dreyfuss, follows the stories of five individuals whose lives were forever touched by the battles, and serves as an excellent guide to exploring the battlefield and nearby historic sites. Visitors can enjoy equestrian, walking and driving tours, annual battle commemorative events as well living history demonstrations at various times throughout the summer. http://www.nps.gov/mana

 Manassas Museum (9101 Prince William St) - The anchor of the City sites, the museum leads visitors through the rich heritage of the area through exhibits, programs, historic artifacts and rare photographs. Visit the Echoes Museum Store, one of the best museum gift shops around. If visiting in the summer, the Summer Sounds concert series provides a welcomed and harmonious respite. The concerts are hosted on the museum lawn www.manassasmuseum.org 

Ben Lomond Historic Site & Old Rose Garden (10321 Sudley Manor Rd) -Ben Lomond is an antebellum farm that served as a hospital during the Civil War. The home was referenced in many Civil War-Era documents as the Pringle House because of the men who lived here in 1861. Many of the soldiers that were brought to the hospital penned their names and brief messages on the walls of the home. The grounds are home to a 5,200 square-foot garden of old roses (one of the largest public gardens devoted to antique roses in the U.S.). Inspired by a French garden, the collection has approximately 160 separate cultivars and 200 individual rose shrubs. www.pwcgov.org/historicpreservation

Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre (12229 Bristow Rd)-A former Prince William County seat, the historic area served as a hub for activity more than 75 years ago. The reputedly haunted historic centre consists of four buildings: a courthouse, jail, church and a one-room schoolhouse. The grounds are open daily and include a self-guided interpretative trail and picnic area. Tours are offered Thursday-Monday, May through October from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by appointment. www.pwcgov.org/historicpreservation

 Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park (10708 Bristow Rd)-Two important Civil War Battles were fought on this “hallowed ground.” The Battle of Kettle Run was fought on August 27, 1862 and the Battle of Bristoe Station on October 14, 1863. The 133-acresite has been preserved by Prince William County. Trails are open daily with interpretive events scheduled regularly or by appointment www.pwcgov.org/historicpreservation