F26-0921A, Prince William Before, During & After the American Revolution
September 21 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Union Church Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre 1229 Bristow Road, Bristow, VA 20136 Park in the lot and then there is a short walk to the church.
Although no major battles were fought in Prince William County during the American Revolution, the war still hit home. In 1777 German prisoners of war were housed in Dumfries. Many residents joined militia companies or Continental units while others worked in important industries like the Neabsco Iron Works. Some remained loyal to Great Britain. From 1775 through 1783 Prince William County was consumed by this war, an event that still impacts us today. In his presentation, preservationist Bill Backus will bring these events to life.
Presenter: Bill Backus, Preservationist/Curator
A native of Connecticut, Bill Backus graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a degree in Historic Preservation. Prior to his service with Prince William County, Bill has worked with the National Park Service at Vicksburg National Military Park and Petersburg National Battlefield. Starting with the county as a historic interpreter, Bill has served as the Historic Site Manager for Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre and Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park before assuming his current role as Preservationist/Curator.
LLI Coordinator: Desiree Wolfe