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Thursday: Historian Mark Trbovich will speak on “August 27, 1862; 24 Hours at Manassas Junction,” 7 p.m. at the Old Manassas Courthouse, 9248 Lee Ave., Manassas. This free lecture is sponsored by the Prince William County Historic Preservation Division. Seating is limited, and reservations are recommended. Information and reservations: 703/792-5546.
Feb. 25: A program on the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, the most celebrated black regiment of the Civil War, will be presented at 2 p.m. at the Fort Ward Museum Library, Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site, 4301 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria. Information and reservations: 703/838-4848.
Information excerpted in part from the Civil War News, Tunbridge, VT 05077, by permission. Information for the calendar may be sent to civilwar@washingtontimes.com or by fax to 202/529-3298.
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