Take a sip of history on October 1st at the Lake Ridge taproom. Rain or shine. Ghost Stories of Prince William County. Prince William County has a diverse and dramatic history since its creation in 1731. In those nearly 300 years, many unusual and tragic events have happened, and many say that spirits of the unquiet dead still linger at the places they knew in life. Civil War soldiers, unknown creatures, duels, killers, victims, and more at least inhabit the memories of PWC's people. Grab a pint and enjoy the Halloween season with a night of ghost stories from throughout Prince William County's history. Sponsored by the Prince William Historic Preservation.