Last updated: January 17, 2024
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Information Panel: Stone Bridge
Photo: NPS / Claire Hassler
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A War-Torn Landmark
As the scene of the opening shots of the First Battle of Manassas and the retreat of Federals from the Second Battle of Manassas, the Stone Bridge witnessed the ebb and flow of Union fortune and misfortune in the two battles. Follow the paved path to the reconstructed bridge. A trail on the other side of Bull Run leads to sites significant to the fighting at First Manassas on July 21, 1861.
The reconstructed Stone Bridge over Bull Run has been restored to its historic appearance.
Manassas National Battlefield Park preserves nearly 5,000 acres of historic land. History and nature converge here to create an absorbing visitor experience. In addition to historic structures, archeological sites, and cultural landscapes, the park provides habitat for a wide variety of plants, birds, and other wildlife. Please enjoy your visit and help us protect the park for future generations.
Welcome to Manassas National Battlefield Park. In two fierce battles fought thirteen months apart, Union and Confederate armies clashed here over the same ground.
Many of the key features of the battlefields survive today, including the Stone House, the Unfinished Railroad, and the historic road network.
Begin your tour at the Henry Hill Visitor Center, which provides orientation to the battlefields and their many points of interest.