Bristoe
Station Campaign Caravan Tour
Saturday, November 11, 2023
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Tour Marching Orders
Assembly Location/Time: 8 :30 AM Parking lot at Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park (Iron Brigade Unit Ave, Bristow, VA)
Tour Start Time: 9:00 AM Tour Duration: Approx. 6 1/2 Hrs
Mode of Transportation: Carpool caravan. We need to minimize number of cars due to limited parking at a couple of stops.
Guide: Bill Backus – Preservationist/Prince William Office of Historic Preservation
Cost: Free! If interested in attending, please sign up via BRCWRT’s website
Uniform of the Day: Appropriate dress for local weather conditions. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Water & insect repellent advised. Walking stick if desired.
Lunch: 12:30 PM Bristow Center Shopping Center: Choice of restaurant, Individual tabs
Subject Matter: Final week of the Bristoe Station Campaign, including the clash at Auburn, troop movements leading to the battle, the Battle of Bristoe Station and the Battle of Buckland Mills. 5 tour stops.
BRCWRT Contact: Gary Haskins – haskins_gary@yahoo.com / 703 850-2108