Manassas Museum reopening date set

Its original design’s traditional, fort-like form is meant to pay homage to the city’s agricultural and Civil War history. The front lawn serves as the city’s “town green” and has hosted many formal and informal events and activities. According to city spokeswoman Patty Prince, a significant portion of this project’s funding comes from Mae Merchant, a late city resident. Merchant, who passed away in 2014 at the age of 90, served in committees such as the Board of The Manassas Historic Resources and the Board of The Manassas Museum. She left the city $1 million to fund the expansion. As renovations continue, Echoes, the Manassas Museum Store, has moved to a temporary location at the Railway Depot. Programs and tours will continue to be offered to keep the community updated on the progress of the development of the renovations.