# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Batestown Exhibit Ribbon Cutting
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join as we step back in time and explore the history of Batestown, a resilient African American community that once thrived just a few miles away from the newly renovated Williams Ordinary in Dumfries, Virginia. Opening on Juneteenth weekend, this temporary exhibit is part of the broader effort to transform the 18th-century tavern into a vibrant cultural center and museum in honor of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The grand opening of the Batestown exhibit at Williams Ordinary in Dumfries marks a significant milestone in the preservation of Northern Virginia’s diverse heritage. This rotating exhibit provides an immersive look into the historic African American community of Batestown, established by free and formerly enslaved families. Light refreshments will be served.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dumfries/batestown-exhibit-ribbon-cutting/200029937369029
- **Event Categories**: juneteenth
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 16

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Dumfries
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 17674 Main St, Dumfries, VA, United States, Virginia 22026
- **lat**: 38.56897
- **long**: -77.32324
- **full address**: 17674 Main St, Dumfries, VA, United States, Virginia 22026

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Batestown Exhibit Ribbon Cutting
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Batestown Exhibit Ribbon Cutting being held?
  - **A:** Batestown Exhibit Ribbon Cutting takes place on Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 20 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 17674 Main St, Dumfries, VA, United States, Virginia 22026.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Batestown Exhibit Ribbon Cutting?
  - **A:** Batestown Exhibit Ribbon Cutting is organized by Prince William County Office of Historic Preservation.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Batestown Exhibit Ribbon Cutting is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dumfries, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Batestown Exhibit Ribbon Cutting sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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