Celebrate an evening of song and tradition during a pre-Civil War Christmas at Liberia Plantation, a Manassas Museum historic property.The special holiday program will feature a glimpse of how the home’s original owners, the Weir family, and their servants observed Christmas on the eve of the Civil War.
Costumed interpreters will portray Weir family members and servants, serve special holiday refreshments, sing period music, and read ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas amid the candlelit holiday splendor of the house and grounds.
Liberia Plantation, built by the Weir family in 1825, gained prominence during the Civil War when it served as headquarters for both Confederate and Union forces. Because it was at the center of military action and spy activity, and because of its role as a war-time hospital, Liberia has many stories to tell. It is a Museum property now under restoration. Complete Basement to Attic tours of the home will be available in March and September of 2009.
Tours will begin at the Museum every half hour between 5:30-9:00 PM and will last approximately 45 minutes. Buses will transport visitors to Liberia from the Museum.
Tickets for the 1857 Christmas at Liberia Plantation are $10 in advance and $15 on the day of the event. The house and grounds are not handicap accessible. Advance tickets are strongly encouraged and may be purchased at the Manassas Museum, 9101 Prince William Street, by visiting www.manassasmuseum.org or by calling 703-368-1873.
