Plantation tours, National Night Out, at Manassas Museum in July

The Manassas Museum will be hosting free book talks, historic walking tours, Liberia Plantation tours and a National Night Out event in July.

More on July’s events at the museum, from a city release:

Historic Downtown Manassas Walking Tours; Thursdays and Fridays at Noon –
Stroll through Historic Downtown Manassas and learn about the town’s history during a Manassas Museum Walking Tour.  Costumed interpreters share stories about Historic Downtown during the Civil War and about the rebirth of the area after war and fire.

Liberia Plantation Tours; Sundays at Noon (8601 Portner Avenue, Manassas, VA) –
Step back in history at this historic 1825 plantation house where Civil War soldiers and presidents tread. Liberia will be open every Sunday at 12 Noon (as restoration work permits).

Museum at the Market; Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through October –
(Lot B, Prince Williams Street and West Street) Stop by the Farmers’ Market and enjoy hands-on history for all ages.

A New Exhibit: Protecting Manassas; Through July 15; free –

The exhibit features historic and modern artifacts from the City of Manassas police, fire and rescue services, and features activities for young visitors. The exhibit coincides with this summer’s 2015 World Police and Fire Games, an athletic competition held throughout the region.

Free Book Talk: Jonathan Roberts: The Civil War’s Quaker Scout and Sheriff; July 12 at 2 p.m. –
When author Gregory P. Wilson began researching his family history, he never expected to uncover a great-great grandfather as unique and fascinating as Jonathan Roberts.

Pre-K Tuesday; July 14 at 10 a.m.; ages 3-5 with adult; $10 per child

Children ages three to five and a caregiver may enjoy storytelling, crafts, songs, and outdoor exploration during the Pre-KTuesday program at the Manassas Museum. Register at www.manassasmuseum.org or by calling 703-368-1873.

Free Book Talk: Cut From Strong Cloth; July 19 at 2 p.m. –
In her new book, Cut From Strong Cloth, author Linda Harris Sittig tells the story of a strong Civil War-era woman whose dreams of entrepreneurship are thwarted by family and the threat of war.

Free Book Talk: For Brotherhood and Duty: The Civil War History of the West Point Class of 1862; July 26 at 2 p.m. –

Brian McEnany’s curiosity about the Civil War and about the West Point class that graduated 100 years before he did, resulted in his new book, For Brotherhood and Duty: The Civil War History of the West Point Class of 1862.

National Night Out – Towne Ball; August 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.; free

See how baseball began during the annual event on the museum lawn held in conjunction with the Manassas City Police.