Arts & Entertainment
A Slave's Life at Liberia Plantation
Manassas Museum hosts the next educational, historical sesquicentennial event on Saturday, February 12th.
A hundred and fifty years ago Liberia plantation was home to the Weir family and 90 slaves. The Liberia house, also referred to as the “Brick House,” was built in 1825 by Mr. and Mrs. William Weir. At that time, the Weirs owned 1,660 acres of land, distinguishing them as “one of the largest and most successful farms in western Prince William County.” The Weirs sold grains and vegetables; they also raised sheep, horses, cattle and hogs.
The hard work of slaves was invaluable to the Weir’s farming success. Slaves also played a role in protecting Liberia house when the Weir family fled from Union troops in March of 1862.
Learn more about a slave’s life at Liberia Plantation on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Interpreter Marion Dobbins will depict the lives of Liberia plantation slaves through stories and music. Tickets for the 10:00 am and 1:00 pm sessions are available online at www.manassasmusseum.org for $15. Contact the Manassas Museum at 703-368-1873 for more information.
