April brings more free book talks and outside adventures, with walking tours and bike tours of the City of Manassas.
From April through October take a Historic Downtown Walking Tour on Thursdays and Fridays at noon. During the tour, costumed interpreters share stories about Historic Downtown during the Civil War and about the rebirth of the area after war and the fire. Visit www.manassasmuseum.org<https://
On April 11 at 10 a.m. join a Manassas Museum Architectural Walking Tour and take the time to appreciate the history of the city’s diverse homes and businesses. The tour will discuss the legends behind notable homes, businesses, and their owners, as well as observe the architectural styles in the historic district. Visit www.manassasmuseum.org<https://
On April 14 at 10 a.m. children ages three to five and their caregivers may enjoy storytelling, crafts, songs, and outdoor exploration during the Pre-K Tuesday program at the Manassas Museum. Visit www.manassasmuseum.org<https://
On April 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. explore the hidden corners of the City of Manassas on a Bicycle Tour given by the Manassas Museum. The tours, held on the fourth Saturday of the month from March through May and August through October, focus on historic areas around Manassas. The tour, which begins at the Manassas Museum, is about two hours long and is $5 per person. Visit manassasmuseum.org or call 703-257-8453 for tickets, and bring your own bike.
On April 26 at 2 p.m. join Author Edward Longacre for a free book talk as he discusses his book The Early Morning of War, Bull Run 1861. This book blends narrative andanalysis to describe First Manassas/Bull Run and capture the drama and suspense of the time. Longacre also uses biographical sketches to detail the backgrounds and personalities of both leading commanders and other soldiers in the conflict.
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From Dec. 8 to Dec. 10, multiple I-66 ramps will be closed overnight, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., for drainage work as part of the Transform 66 Outside the Beltway Project. Drivers should follow signed detours, and all work is weather and schedule dependent.
Emergency repairs are underway on the northbound Route 1 lane at the Falmouth Bridge, with delays expected during peak times. Various construction and maintenance projects are ongoing throughout the Fredericksburg District, including road closures, lane restrictions, and bridge repairs across multiple counties, with some projects set to be completed in the coming years.
Starting Dec. 9, lane closures will occur on both southbound and northbound I-95 near Neabsco Creek for bridge-related geotechnical work, with closures scheduled intermittently until late winter. The closures are part of preparations for the I-95 bridge replacement project, which will begin in 2027, and drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes.
On December 5, 2024, deputies responded to a motor vehicle crash on Patriot Highway, involving a 2024 Chevrolet Colorado and a 2005 International flatbed truck. The driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead at the scene, and the incident is under investigation by the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office Traffic Reconstruction Unit.
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Sing a Song of Christmas!!!
Join the New Dominion Choraliers for an impressive and exciting concert celebrating the Brightest and Best of the season. Along with the Old Bridge Chamber Orchestra, the chorus opens the program opens with Vivaldi’s Gloria, a joyful hymn of praise