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Battle of Bristoe Station

Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, managed by the Prince William County Historic Preservation Division, offers visitors significant portions of the core areas of two battle sites from two different campaigns:  The Battle of Kettle Run (August 27, 1862) and The Battle of Bristoe Station (October 14, 1862). 

Adding to this rich historical variety, the land also hosted military camps in 1861 and 1862.

Click here for directions, hours of visitation, Kettle Run and Bristoe Station battle-summaries, detailed trail guides, an historical map, a discussion of the land's preservation, and a listing of special events.  

The battlefields of Kelly's Ford, Rappahannock Station, Brandy Station, Mine Run and Cedar Mountain are nearby. Written guides are available for these and other nearby battlefields in the visitor centers at Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.

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Saunders Field

Did You Know?
The first infantry shots of the bloodiest campaign in American history were fired in Saunders Field on May 5, 1864.
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Last Updated: May 05, 2010 at 17:17 MST