Immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of history at the Manassas Civil War Weekend on August 26-28.
At the Manassas Museum and the Liberia Plantation in Manassas there will be a full weekend line up of Civil War-themed events for the whole family to enjoy.
More on the fun activities, from a release:
Watch a debate between interpreters portraying President Lincoln and Confederate President Jefferson Davis
Hear a debate between interpreters portraying Virginia Governors Smith and Pierpont. Governor William Smith served his second term as Governor from 1864 until the end of the Civil War, when he was arrested and soon paroled. He also served in the Confederate Army. Francis Harrison Pierpont succeeded Smith as Governor in 1865 and served through the early years of Reconstruction until 1877.
View an elaborate 19th century mourning collection. From photos of the dead to clothes and jewelry, mourning was a major part of 19th century life.
Enjoy Keynote Speaker, celebrated Civil War author John Hennessy
Join a tour of the Weir family cemetery at Liberia Plantation
Civil War Dance, Fashion Show, and Cemetery Tour
Scavenger Hunt for Kids
Local Authors Talks
Drills and Artillery Firings
Period Music
Walking Tours
Bourbon Tasting
Commemoration of the 1862 rail car burning at Manassas Junction
For a full schedule of events, click here.
This is a video of the event:
