Marching Orders

Date / Start Time: Saturday, 2 August 2008 / 8:30 A.M.

Chief Tour Guide: David Blake, owner of Buckland Farm. He is also a preservationist and an authority regarding the rich history of the tour area. See how many names you recognize among the historical figures that were active in Buckland's history; vividly recounted here (click).

Tour Duration: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM.

Assembly Location: Designated parking area in front of historic Buckland Hall. See driving directions and map below*.

Carpooling From Centreville Regional Library:
Assemble no later than 7:45 AM for immediate departure.

Lunch: Brown bag at Buckland Hall.

Last Tour Stop: Same as assembly location.

Degree Of Exertion:
Light to moderate. Members with cardiovascular or respiratory problems should not participate.

Special Instructions:
Good walking shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen, headgear, and energy food. Restroom facilities are at Buckland Hall.

In Event of Inclement Weather or for additional information:
contact John McAnaw at 703-978-3371.

*Route Instructions from Centreville Library to Buckland Hall:

----Click here for a map---

Proceed west on Lee Hwy (U.S. 29) through the Manassas National Battlefield Park, Gainsville and across Broad Run into the village of Buckland. From this point the driver has two options to get to Buckland Hall:

1) About 100 yards west of Broad Run bridge turn left (south) onto Buckland Mill Road and drive straight ahead past the intersection with Pleasant Colony Lane into Buckland Farm property. BE CAREFUL TURNING LEFT OFF LEE HWY ONTO BUCKLAND MILL ROAD.

2) The safer but more indirect route is to continue west on Lee Hwy (U.S. 29) through the village of Buckland to the intersection with the Vint Hill Road (Route 215). Turn left (south) onto Vint Hill Road and travel to the intersection with Pleasant Colony Lane. Turn left (east) onto Pleasant Colony Lane and continue on this winding road until it intersects with Buckland Mill Road. Then turn right (south) and drive to the parking area in front of Buckland Hall.

For information, the address of David Blake's property is
Buckland Farm
6342 Pleasant Colony Lane
Warrenton, VA 20187


SATURDAY, 2 August 2008 BRCWRT SPECIAL TOUR BUCKLAND HALL / FARM, AND "BUCKLAND RACES" BATTLEFIELD, PLUS OTHER NEARBY SITES IN PRINCE WILLIAM AND FAUQUIER COUNTIES Historic Mill

		Marching Orders Date / Start Time: Saturday, 2 August 2008 / 8:30 A.M. Chief Tour Guide: David Blake, owner of Buckland Farm. He is also a preservationist and an authority regarding the rich history of the tour area. See how many names you recognize among the historical figures that were active in Buckland's history; vividly recounted here (click). Tour Duration: 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Assembly Location: Designated parking area in front of historic Buckland Hall. See driving directions and map below. Carpooling From Centreville Regional Library: Assemble no later than 7:45 AM for immediate departure. Lunch: Brown bag at Buckland Hall. Last Tour Stop: Same as assembly location. Degree Of Exertion:* Light to moderate. Members with cardiovascular or respiratory problems should not participate. Special Instructions: Good walking shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen, headgear, and energy food. Restroom facilities are at Buckland Hall. In Event of Inclement Weather or for additional information: contact John McAnaw at 703-978-3371. *Route Instructions from Centreville Library to Buckland Hall: ----Click here for a map--- Proceed west on Lee Hwy (U.S. 29) through the Manassas National Battlefield Park, Gainsville and across Broad Run into the village of Buckland. From this point the driver has two options to get to Buckland Hall: 1) About 100 yards west of Broad Run bridge turn left (south) onto Buckland Mill Road and drive straight ahead past the intersection with Pleasant Colony Lane into Buckland Farm property. BE CAREFUL TURNING LEFT OFF LEE HWY ONTO BUCKLAND MILL ROAD. 2) The safer but more indirect route is to continue west on Lee Hwy (U.S. 29) through the village of Buckland to the intersection with the Vint Hill Road (Route 215). Turn left (south) onto Vint Hill Road and travel to the intersection with Pleasant Colony Lane. Turn left (east) onto Pleasant Colony Lane and continue on this winding road until it intersects with Buckland Mill Road. Then turn right (south) and drive to the parking area in front of Buckland Hall. For information, the address of David Blake's property is Buckland Farm 6342 Pleasant Colony Lane Warrenton, VA 20187