In this week’s look at the newspapers, it’s October 1906, and the Prince William County School Board is looking for a teacher. Gold Ridge School was off of Aden Road, a few miles west of Independent Hill. #princewilliamcountyhistory #newspapers #manassasjournal #goldridge #pwcs #schools

It’s August 1943, and the Manassas Journal is full of reminders that the country was in the middle of World War II. #princewilliamcountyhistory #newspapers #manassas #manassasjournal #WWII #civildefense

In this week's look at the newspapers, Thomas Lion, secretary of the General Insurance Agency, Inc of Manassas wants to insure you against all sorts of destructive acts of nature. #pwchistory #manassas #manassasjournal #newspapers

Looking at the Washington Star 84 years ago today, and the 29th Infantry Division is about to go on maneuvers in Manassas Battlefield National Park. #pwchistory #manassasbattlefield #washingtonstar #manassasjournal

It’s early July in 1950, and Longwood Park Speedway invites you in this ad from the Manassas Journal to come to the races on Saturday night. #pwchistory #manassas #olddominionspeedway #manassasjournal #nascar

It's Easter 1942, and in their ad in the Manassas Journal, Rohr's wants to make sure you find all your Easter needs. Rohr’s 5¢ to $1 Store was on the corner of Center and West Streets from 1934 until 1997. #pwchistory #manassas #manassasjournal