S24-D04A, A Tour of the Manassas Museum

The Manassas Museum had humble beginnings starting with an idea in 1972. A suggestion was made to gather some historical artifacts to display at the 1973 centennial celebration. The request for items appeared in the local newspaper, and 52 donations of artifacts were received. With that success, the Manassas Historical Committee looked for a permanent home for the artifacts. A building on Main St. became available, allowing the Manassas Museum to open its doors in 1974. Interest and donations kept increasing to the point where Manassas taxpayers supported the construction of a facility, and the Museum moved to its current location on Prince William St. in 1991. Over the years, increased interactive displays and educational offerings required expanded space and a new appearance. After a period of reconstruction, the Manassas Museum opened its doors once again on August 14, 2023. The woman behind the original idea was Walser Rohr of Rohr’s Dime Store, where Manassas Clay is located today. When you take this tour, you will be able to see how her idea has grown over the last 50 years.
Presenter: Tour Guides
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LLI Coordinator: Nancy Osborne