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The Ben Lomond site was part of 70,000 acres of Virginia land owned by Robert "King" Carter
In 1732 he deeded the 8,000 acres in Prince William County to his son, Robert Carter II
Blood relationship enabled Robert Carter III to inherit all 70,000 acres in 1745
In 1776 he named the Prince William site Cancer Plantation
In 1791 he filed a "Deed of Gift" in District Court, setting in motion the gradual emancipation of 452 of his slaves. making him the largest slave owner to voluntarily free his slaves in American history
In 1830, Carter III's grandson, Benjamin Tasker Chinn inherited Cancer Plantation and moved in with his 10 slaves
In 1832 he built the manor house, dairy, smokehouse and slave quarters
He married Edmonia Randolph Carter in 1838 who renamed it Ben Lomond in honor of her family's ancestral home
Immediately after the Battle of 1st Manassas the home became a Confederate field hospital. When the Confederates withdrew in1862 Union troops vandalized it destroying furniture and covering the walls with graffiti.
After the war the property was sold and has had several owners since. Now owned by the Prince William Public Works Department the property has been restored to its' pre Civil War appearance.
The grounds are open to the public every day from sunrise to sunset
Tours of the manor house are offered Thursday through Monday, 11 AM to 4 PM during the period May 1 to October 31
Harris Pavilion in Manassas is the site for a wide variety of summertime entertainment and winter ice skating
National Museum Of The Marine Corps State-of-the-art museum depicting the history of the Corps from its' beginning with galleries for each of the country's conflicts from the Revolution to the Viet Nam War
Hylton Performing Arts Center Opened in 2010 this state-of-the-art facility has several theaters and galleries that enable it to offer a wide range of theatrical performances
Dale City Rec Center is on Minnieville Road with year round pool, fitness center and other recreational activities including an outdoor baseball batting cage.
Lake Ridge Park and Marina 9 hole golf course, boat ramp to the 2,100 acre Occoquan Reservoir, boat launch, boat rental, picnic area and miniature golf
Water Works Waterpark on Dale Boulevard in Dale City with water slides, pools to please all age groups
Prince William Forest Park 17,000 acre national park with 37 mikes of hiking trails, 21 miles of bicycle accessible roads, cabin and tent camping
Leesylvania State Park with boat launch to the Potomac, picnic facilities and educational programs
Locust Shade Park Trout fishing, golf driving range, miniature golf and outdoor ampitheater
Manassas National Battlefield Park 5,000 acre site of two major Civil War battles with excellent walking trails, battlements, ranger programs and educational opportunities
Veterans Memorial Park on Featherstone Road features skate park, pool, community center, ballparks and picnic areas
The Kruschkas are long term Prince William County residents with 35 years experience as real estate brokers serving Woodbridge, Manassas, Dumfries, Manassas Park, Bristow, Brentsville, Gainesville and Haymarket.
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If you plan to buy or sell a Prince William County home or property contact Karen and Art by Email or call us at 703-499-9279. Put our record of customer service, real estate experience and state-of-the-art technology to work for you in Alexandria, Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, Stafford County or the entire Northern Virginia Area.
Hi Karen, I love this and would be so pleased to have the access to these major estates and the wonderful American History that took place in and around this area. Just wonderful!
Karen, I've never visited the Ben Lemond Plantation House, in fact never heard of it till now. You provided some great history information on the plantation.
It seems unbelievable that a single planation would have 452 slaves. We've all heard about slavery and know it existed, but the magnitude seems unreal.
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13 Comments on Ben Lomond Plantation Manor House, Manassas - Built in 1832
An interesting site. There are no homes out here with slave quarters - not even in a park.
Jim It has events on all aspects of plantation life including slavery
Karen, Ben Lemond Plantation House...and yet another beautiful and historic home in Northern VA.
Hi Karen, I love this and would be so pleased to have the access to these major estates and the wonderful American History that took place in and around this area. Just wonderful!
Good Evening Karen
Thanks for the post and depth of information provided. Outsaynding work. Have a great day.
Karen, I've never visited the Ben Lemond Plantation House, in fact never heard of it till now. You provided some great history information on the plantation.
Nick Ben Lomond is a lovely site with a rose garden that fearures cultivars of the period
William You could spend days in Prince William County to see it all
Pat Glad you appreciated it - it took a lot of research
Rebecca It really is well known - that surprises me
Karen
What a great peice of history; if I am ever in your area I would like to see this
Tom If you are give me a call and I'll be happy to tour it with you
It seems unbelievable that a single planation would have 452 slaves. We've all heard about slavery and know it existed, but the magnitude seems unreal.
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