A cannon fires, sending smoke and flame out of the barrel as living historians cover their ears.
Living Historians in Confederate uniforms stand with their rifles.

Living History at Manassas! Infantry and Artillery Demonstration

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Special Event
  • May 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
  • Free

Join Manassas National Battlefield Park Volunteers, "The Bull Run Legion," in seeing, learning, and experiencing the artillery of the American Civil War. Firing demonstrations of a Civil War cannon and rifles will acompany the program.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Location of the firing demonstrations will take place near the Henry House, approximately 300 yards north of the Visitor Center.

Latitude and Longitude 38.814666, -77.522584

Schedule

Date:

May 3, 2025

Time:

11:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Firing Demonstrations will occur at 12:00PM and 3:00PM.

Event Type

  • Living History
Tags: civil war living history, living history, rifle firing demonstration, cannon firing demonstration