Crime and Punishment at Brentsville Courthouse
11 a.m.; 1 p.m., $5 per person, free for children under six
As Prince William County’s seat for 70 years, Brentsville’s courthouse and jail was the focus of law and order in the community. Take a tour of the Brentsville’s public lot and learn about the laws, crime, and punishment of the 19th century while you hear about some of the high-profile cases that were tried on-site.
Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre, 12229 Bristow Road, Bristow, Virginia, 20136. 703-365-7895.
