Where Southern Victories Tested Northern Resolve

On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Union and Confederate armies converged for a second time on the plains of Manassas. The Confederates won a solid victory bringing them to the height of their power.

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Welcome to Manassas National Battlefield Park

A trail passing through the woods

Hiking the Battlefield

Learn about the different options for hiking the trails in the park!

Battery Heights Rehabilitation

Cultural Landscape Restoration

Learn about some of the current and past landscape rehabilitation projects at Manassas!

Capture of Ricketts' Battery by Sidney King

First Battle of Manassas

Learn more about the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) - July 21, 1861.

Second Battle of Manassas

Second Battle of Manassas

Learn more about the Confederate victory at the Second Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) - August 28-30, 1862.

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12521 Lee Highway
Manassas, VA 20109

Phone:

703 361-1339 x0

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