NPS August 27,1862 is an often-overlooked day in the Second Manassas Campaign. But it served as an important precursor to the Battle of Second Manassas, which began the next day, August 28. Two battles were fought along the Orange and Alexandria Railroad on August 27. The movements, battles, and decisions made on that day helped sow the seeds of Federal defeat just days later at the conclusion of the Battle of Second Manassas. This program will be held in the Henry Hill Visitor Center auditorium. Our presenter for this program is Kevin Pawlak, Historic Site Manager of Ben Lomond Historic Site and Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park. 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Brawner Farm Walking Tour: Learn about the Second Battle of Manassas on the ground where it took place. A park ranger or volunteer will take you to the landmarks of Brawner Farm and decribe the events of August 28th-30th, 1862. This program will go approximately 45 minutes and cover 1/3 of a mile of hiking over hilly, unpaved terrain. The tour meets at the Brawner Farmhouse. 6:30 p.m. "No Maneuvering and Very Little Tactics": The Fight at the Brawner Farm: Join a park ranger for a 90-minute, evening version of our standard Brawner tour at the same time of day as the fighting in 1862. This tour also meets at the Brawner Farmhouse. |
Last updated: August 14, 2023