Special Event

Event

Solar Eclipse Family Day at Manassas!

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 39.000000, -78.000000


All activities will be in the vicinity of the Henry Hill Visitor Center. All materials can be obtained inside the building at the front desk.

Dates & Times

Date:

Monday, April 8, 2024

Time:

12:00 PM

Duration:

4 hours

Type of Event

Children’s Program
Other

From 12-2, we will offer activities for children including the chance to do our Junior Ranger Programs, learn more about archaeology, and engage with park staff for Battlefield in a Box. From 2-4:30, we will be hosting a watch party open to the public to view the eclipse. From 9:30-1:30, we will distribute viewers to children and their parents only. After 1:30, we will distribute any remaining to all visitors.


Description

Join park staff to experience the solar eclipse!

On April 8th, Virginia will experience a partial solar eclipse. Anyone wanting to join us is welcome to do so! In particular on April 8th, we will have a series of programming for children throughout the day where they can explore the park and its resources. This includes our Junior Ranger Program and the Junior Ranger Solar Explorer designed for this event in conjunction with the Smithsonian! 

Anyone that does the book will be given glasses to watch the eclipse and a wooden badge when they complete it! 

Glasses are in limited supply, and while we will have some on hand, please make sure if you are an adult joining us with no children, we may not have enough, so please plan on bringing your own. 

We look forward to seeing you on April 8th for this unique experience!

Reservation or Registration: No


Contact Information

Liz Hokanson

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