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More Details Uncovered About Civil War Projectile Found At Manassas Site
Officials say Civil War artifacts are recovered regularly around Manassas due to its location of several battles.
Emily Leayman,
Patch Staff
Apr 21, 2025
MANASSAS, VA — A Civil War era projectile uncovered at a Manassas historic site could be part of an upcoming exhibit, according to new information from the city government. City Manager Steve Burke first told Manassas City Council last week about the Civil War artillery shell discovery on the grounds of the Liberia House near the stream at Portner and Breeden Avenues. Manassas City Police requested Virginia State Police assistance to transport the projectile to Quantico Marine Base, where experts would work to ensure the shell no longer has explosive materials. The Manassas Museum, which oversees Liberia House, is aiming to have the Schenkl shell in the upcoming "Liberia: Sentry to the Ages exhibit" opening on June 6. The Schenkl artillery shell is a type of projectile used by troops in the Civil War. Officials suspect the projectile may have come from the 2nd New York Battery during the Battle of Bull Run Bridge in 1862, which preceded the Second Battle of Bull Run/Manassas. The battery had been stationed at Liberia House and fired on Confederate troops stationed at Fort Beauregard on what is now Mathis Avenue.
Full article here - https://patch.com/virginia/manassas/projectile-discovered-manassas-may-be-part-upcoming-exhibit
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More Details Uncovered About Civil War Projectile Found At Manassas Site
Officials say Civil War artifacts are recovered regularly around Manassas due to its location of several battles.
Emily Leayman,
Patch Staff
Apr 21, 2025
MANASSAS, VA — A Civil War era projectile uncovered at a Manassas historic site could be part of an upcoming exhibit, according to new information from the city government. City Manager Steve Burke first told Manassas City Council last week about the Civil War artillery shell discovery on the grounds of the Liberia House near the stream at Portner and Breeden Avenues. Manassas City Police requested Virginia State Police assistance to transport the projectile to Quantico Marine Base, where experts would work to ensure the shell no longer has explosive materials. The Manassas Museum, which oversees Liberia House, is aiming to have the Schenkl shell in the upcoming "Liberia: Sentry to the Ages exhibit" opening on June 6. The Schenkl artillery shell is a type of projectile used by troops in the Civil War. Officials suspect the projectile may have come from the 2nd New York Battery during the Battle of Bull Run Bridge in 1862, which preceded the Second Battle of Bull Run/Manassas. The battery had been stationed at Liberia House and fired on Confederate troops stationed at Fort Beauregard on what is now Mathis Avenue.
Full article here - https://patch.com/virginia/manassas/projectile-discovered-manassas-may-be-part-upcoming-exhibit
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