Check Out Rippon Lodge's 18th Century Funeral Practices

On Oct. 29 and 30, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. join Public Works for Here Lieth the Body, a unique look at 18th century funeral practices and tales of people who have died at Rippon Lodge. 

See Rippon Lodge draped in black crepe as family members mourn the 1757 death of Richard Blackburn. Then meet the losers from two early 19th century duels who were brought to Rippon Lodge to die. Listen to these and other ghostly stories associated with the Lodge. Then decide for yourself if Rippon Lodge is haunted.        

Just in time to set the mood for Halloween, tours will begin on the hour at 11 a.m., with the last tour at 3 p.m. Cost is $7 per person and free for children under six. No reservations are required. The Prince William County Historic Preservation Division manages and operates Prince William County-owned historic properties. 

Rippon Lodge Historic Site was built circa 1747 and is one the oldest known homes in Prince William County. The restored house sits on 47-acres over looking Neabsco Creek and the Potomac River. Rippon Lodge Historic Site is located at 15520 Blackburn Road, Woodbridge VA. The parking lot is located at the intersection of Blackburn Road and Admiral Black Drive.  

For more information, call 703-499-9812 or email rsuper@pwcgov.org.