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    The Office of Historic Preservation serves as stewards of County-owned historic structures, cultural and natural resources, historic landscapes, and artifacts. We build community identity alongside our local partners by telling the story of the people of Prince William County. The Office of Historic Preservation's goal is to show the connections between our history, our present, our future, and our growth as a community.

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    17674 Main St.
    Dumfries, VA 22026
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    (703) 792-1731(TTY: 711)
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    [email protected]
 

Summer Camps Registration is Now Open!

Registration for Summer Camps is Now Open! Your camper will thrive with new skills, friendships and adventures this summer with PWC Parks Summer Camps. Many popular camps fill up quickly, save your child's spot today!
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Prince William Historic Preservation Announces Updated African American History Trail

The Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation is proud to announce that its newly updated African American History Trail is now open. Previously only online, the African American History Trail is now more accessible, with wayfinding signs at each of the 20 stops where visitors can not only read about the historical locations, but they can also listen to the tour narrated by Neabsco District Supervisor, Victor Angry, of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors.
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    Historic Perspectives

    The 2024 spring issue of Historic Perspectives articles include: Building the Oral History Program, Collections Corner, Quantico Shipyard, History Corner and HPD News.

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    Thoroughfare Historic Park

    The Thoroughfare community was established after the Civil War by freed slaves and mixed-race families. The future park is a two-acre parcel of land along the John Marshall Highway that includes two of the community's cemeteries. Currently this park is not publicly accessible; however, the public can view and sign up for updates about the future interpretive park here.

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    Prince William Historic Preservation on YouTube

    The Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation is dedicated to the preservation of Prince William County's historic resources. Join us in our mission of historic preservation on YouTube where you will be able to learn more about the history of Prince William County, what staff does to preserve our local history, unique how-to videos and more!

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    The Courageous Four

    Learn more about The Courageous Four, a group of Prince William County teachers who became the first African American educators to teach in the County's all-White schools. This page accompanies The Courageous Four traveling exhibit and includes photos from family members of the teachers as well as videos from the Office of Historic Preservation.

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    Volunteer with Us

    The Office of Historic Preservation needs volunteers during the week and on the weekends. Pick the time and volunteer work that is best for you! Opportunities include docents, tour guides, junior preservationists, children's program leaders, gardeners, living history, special events, research, just for scouts and more.

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Field Trips & Educational Programs

The Office of Historic Preservation, a division of the Prince William County Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism offers educational experiences for students, youth groups, and scouts. We offer field trips to our historic sites, group activities, after school programs and more. In addition, we can offer materials and guides for your classroom and youth meetings to guide conversations and spark interest in our local history. We can work with you to create custom programs and experiences to meet your needs. Call us at our main office at 703-792-4754 to discuss your needs and goals.
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For Teenagers Who Love History

The Office of Historic Preservation's Junior Preservationist Program is for teenagers between the ages of 13-18. Junior Preservationists experience amazing opportunities and go behind the scenes of local historic sites, working with trained historic preservations and historians. Program participants have the chance to assist staff with special events, summer camps, education programs and the daily operations of some of the oldest historic sites in Prince William County.
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