Special Event

Event

History on Horseback: 160th Anniversary of Mosby's Raid in the Manassas Battlefield

Manassas National Battlefield Park

Fee:

Free.

Location: LAT/LONG: 39.000000, -78.000000


Meet at the Brownsville Picnic Area

Dates & Times

Date:

Friday, September 22, 2023

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

3 hours

Type of Event

Guided Tour
Ride

Description

Bring your own horse and ride along for a mounted guided tour with a park ranger and living historians portraying members of the 43rd Battalion Virginia Cavalry (Mosby's Rangers) in a ride through the historic village of Groveton and culminating near Matthews Hill.  On the ride you will learn about who the Rangers were, what they wore and used, and their operations that occurred in the Manassas Battlefield.  The program will include nearly 2 miles worth of riding.  

Reservation or Registration: No