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Four years of events are planned to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War in the place where the battle began, heroes emerged, and peace prevailed - Prince William & Manassas, Virginia.

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Press Room for the Prince William & Manassas, Virginia commemoration of the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War.  Regularly updated with news related to the 150th Commemoration Events that will be taking place over the next four years. 

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The Battle of Bristoe Station 150th Anniversary
by Discover Prince William & Manassas, Apr 8, 2013
Join us in Prince William County this fall as we commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Bristoe Station.  Events include bus tours, two day symposium, a feature exhibit and a weekend commemoration on the anniversary. Contact Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park at 703-366-3049 for tour schedule, reservations and more information.  

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Civil War Experience Pass On Sale Now
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Aug 6, 2012

Discover Prince William & Manassas has created a Civil War Experience Pass that gives visitors admission into 6 Historic Sites at a 50% discount off the regular retail price.

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The African American Perspective
by Discover Prince William & Manassas, Jan 2, 2011
Learn about the African American perspective of the war through portraits and stories of those who experienced it.
150th Anniversary Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run Commemoration receives three awards
press release
by Discover Prince William & Manassas, Dec 12, 2011

150th Anniversary Battle of First Manassas/Bull Run Commemoration receives three awards from the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA)

Best Miscellaneous Printed Material - Gold
Best Promotional Poster - Gold
Best Event Program - Bronze

Civil War Commemoration Boosts Local Economy (CNN)
Jul 25, 2011
A Civil War battle commemoration provides a small Virginia town with an economic boost. CNN's Brianna Keilar reports.
Group 5 - Photos
Jul 21, 2011
Group 6 - Photos - Manassas National Battlefield Park
Jul 21, 2011
Group 7 - Photos
Jul 21, 2011
Group 1 - Photos - 2nd Wisconsin Infantry Camp
Jul 19, 2011
Group 2 - Photos
Jul 19, 2011
Group 3 - Photos
Jul 19, 2011
Group 4 - Photos
Jul 19, 2011
PRESS KIT - Full, PDF Format
Jul 19, 2011

CLICK ON HEADLINE TO DOWNLOAD FULL 150TH PRESS KIT IN PDF FORMAT

Event Schedule and Map - Battle of Manassas - Reenactment
Jul 18, 2011
The Civil War In Prince William County
by Prince William County Historical Commission, May 26, 2011
Explore the impact of the Civil War in Prince William County with a new book developed by the Prince William County Historical Commission.
Click Here to download your copy today
Manassas National Park Schedule
Mar 2, 2011
Letter from Major-General Jake Jennette, Army of Northern Virginia
Jan 31, 2011
Filmmaker Ken Burns Selects Prince William & Manassas for 150th Civil War Tour
press release
Jan 26, 2011
A highly-anticipated Civil War-related tour created by award-winning documentary filmmaker, Ken Burns, is headed to Prince William County, Virginia this year, thanks in part to efforts by the Prince William & Manassas Convention and Visitors Bureau and local tourism partners.
Letter from The Federal Commander, General Tony Daniels
Jan 1, 2011
A letter from the Federal Commander of Reenactment, General Tony Daniels.
The Children's Perspective
Dec 20, 2010
Experience the Civil War through the eyes of children.
The Women's Perspective
Dec 20, 2010
Women played a variety of roles throughout the American Civil War.  Learn about their contributions and perspective through portraits and Sesquicentennial events.
Cutting the Ribbon on a Tourism Renaissance
press release
by Prince William & Manassas Convention and Visitors Bureau, Nov 9, 2010
With a pledge to dramatically increase tourism promotion efforts in the Prince William & Manassas region and to shed the destination's status as the "Washington, D.C. area's best kept secret," county leaders and business officials on Friday officially re-launched the Prince William & Manassas Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB).
Civil War Sesquicentennial Named Top US Event for Tourism (News & Messenger/Inside NoVa)
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by Discover Prince William & Manassas, Sep 14, 2010
MANASSAS, Va. -- Next year marks 150 years since the Civil War began, and tourism planners are hoping many will flock to Prince William County and Manassas to celebrate the anniversary. That effort got a boost Tuesday when the American Bus Association named Prince William County and Manassas the number one U.S. tour destination for 2011.
July 23-24 Commemoration of the Civil War’s First Battle of Manassas Named Top Event for Motorcoach
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Sep 14, 2010
WASHINGTON — The American Bus Association (ABA) has named the July 21-24
commemoration of the sesquicentennial of the Civil War’s First Battle of Manassas as the top U.S. event for motorcoach groups.
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