Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre

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Visit Northern Virginia's oldest restored Courthouse complex. In 1820, the Prince William County courthouse was moved from Dumfries to the new town of Brentsville. The Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre features the 1822 Courthouse and Jail, an 1850s farm, the 1874 Union Church, and the 1928 one-room school. Visit these historic buildings, learn about the 1822 Tavern archaeology, and discover wildlife on the Nature Trail. Tours are offered from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Thursday through Monday, May through October and by appointment November through April. The grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk.Visit Northern Virginia's oldest restored Courthouse complex. In 1820, the Prince William County courthouse was moved from Dumfries to the new town of Brentsville. The Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre features the 1822 Courthouse and Jail, an 1850s farm, the 1874 Union Church, and the 1928 one-room school. Visit these historic buildings, learn about the 1822 Tavern archaeology, and discover wildlife on the Nature Trail. Tours are offered from 11:00am until 4:00pm. Thursday through Monday, May through October and by appointment November through April. The grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk.