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Red sandstone obelisk surrounded by post and rail fence. Photo: NPS Photo

Manassas National Battlefield Park

National Battlefield Park · Virginia

On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run.

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  • LocationManassas, VA
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
  • Weather now78°F Light rain shower
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Heavy fighting swept away any notion of a quick war. In August 1862, Union and Confederate armies converged for a second time on the plains of Manassas.

The Confederates won a solid victory bringing them to the height of their power.

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  • Battlefields
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View of Stone House, with worm rail fence and well in front yard.
The historic Stone House, a battlefield landmark, sheltered Union wounded in both battles of Manassas. — NPS Photo

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  • Manassas National Battlefield Park

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    The National Park Service invites the public to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas, through participating in a variety of special programs…

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    The National Park Service invites the public to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the First Battle of Manassas, through participating in a variety of special programs and activities at Manassas National Battlefield Park on July 21 - 24, 2011. The commemorative program schedule includes special ranger tours of the battlefield, living history and historic weapons demonstrations, exhibits, lectures, and music. The commemorative program will open at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, with a ceremony on the grounds of the Visitor Center on Henry Hill.

Visitor Centers

  • Brawner Farm Interpretive Center

    Brawner Farm Interpretive Center

    Visitor Center

    Begin your exploration of the Second Battle of Manassas at the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center. Here you will find an electronic map which provides the story and troop…

    (703) 361-1339 Directions

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    Begin your exploration of the Second Battle of Manassas at the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center. Here you will find an electronic map which provides the story and troop movements of Second Manassas. Three rooms of exhibits provide information on the campaign and some of the personalities of Second Manassas, the civilian experience and the current Brawner farmhouse. This building is open seasonally from late spring through early fall. Check our calendar and guided tours webpage for tour information.

Other Visitor Services

  • Henry Hill Visitor Center

    Henry Hill Visitor Center

    Facility

    Begin your visit to the park at the Henry Hill Visitor Center. Here, you can pick up a park brochure, trail guide, or learn about the daily schedule of interpretive…

    6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA (703) 361-1339 Directions

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    Begin your visit to the park at the Henry Hill Visitor Center. Here, you can pick up a park brochure, trail guide, or learn about the daily schedule of interpretive programs. A museum features artifacts related to the First and Second Battles of Manassas as well as a 6-minute electronic map showing the troop movements during the first battle. Walking tours of the fighting on Henry Hill are offered weekly. Check our calendar or guided tours webpage for current scheduled programs.

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Hours

Daily, Sunrise to Sunset · Manassas National Battlefield Park

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  • Manassas National Battlefield ParkDaily, Sunrise to Sunset

    The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.

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Entrance fees

No entrance fees listed.

Address

6511 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20109

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Weather & conditions

78°F
Light rain shower · feels like 84°
  • Today 93° 58°
    Overcast
    59% rain
  • Tomorrow 70° 54°
    Light rain shower
    90% rain
  • Sunday 63° 60°
    Light rain shower
    93% rain

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What to expect by season

Spring: Mild weather, with average low/high temperatures from 33 F to 75 F. Variable rainfall, with May being the wettest month of the year on average. Summer: Warm and humid weather, with average temperatures from 61 F to 88 F. Variable rainfall, with occasional downpours during storms. Fall: Mild weather, with average temperatures from 35 F to 79 F. Variable rainfall. Winter: Mild to cool weather, with average temperatures from 24 F to 47 F. Annual snowfall averages about 22 inches.

Photos

  • Civil War cannon and granite and bronze monument under a cloudy sky.
    The 14th Brooklyn Monument overlooks the scene of heavy fighting near Groveton during Second Manassas. — NPS Photo
  • Rustic farmhouse, flanked by shade tree, stone monument, and white outbuilding, on top of a hill.
  • Bronze statue of Gen. T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson on horseback in an open field.

Getting There

6511 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20109

Located right off Interstate 66, just 26 miles west of Washington, DC.

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Mailing address: 12521 Lee Highway, Manassas, VA 20109

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