Manassas National Battlefield Park
Designation: National Battlefield Park
Location: Virginia
📘 Park Overview
On July 21, 1861, two armies clashed for the first time on the fields overlooking Bull Run. 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.
🌤 Weather Information
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.
🚗 Directions
Located right off Interstate 66, just 26 miles west of Washington, DC.
Images
The Bull Run Monument on Henry Hill is among the nation's earliest Civil War monuments.
Credit: NPS Photo
The historic Stone House, a battlefield landmark, sheltered Union wounded in both battles of Manassas.
Credit: NPS Photo
The 14th Brooklyn Monument overlooks the scene of heavy fighting near Groveton during Second Manassas.
Credit: NPS Photo
The Henry House, built over the ruins of the wartime dwelling, welcomed returning veterans to the battlefield after the war.
Credit: NPS Photo
The statue of Confederate Gen. T. J. "Stonewall" Jackson stands on Henry Hill, near the spot where he earned his famous nickname.
Credit: NPS Photo
Activities
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Operating Hours
Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Tuesday, Apr 21
Sunny
High: 68.7°F | Low: 30.9°F
Humidity: 48%
Wind: 7.6 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 6.8
Sunrise: 06:25 AM
Sunset: 07:53 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (17%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 35.9°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Wednesday, Apr 22
Patchy rain nearby
High: 67.1°F | Low: 44°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 9.6 mph
Rain Chance: 85%
UV Index: 2.3
Sunrise: 06:24 AM
Sunset: 07:54 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (27%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 49.4°F
Cloud Cover: 85%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Apr 23
Sunny
High: 76.8°F | Low: 50.2°F
Humidity: 66%
Wind: 9.2 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 7.3
Sunrise: 06:22 AM
Sunset: 07:55 PM
Moon: Waxing Crescent (38%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 55.7°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Weather Alerts (2)
Freeze Warning issued April 21 at 1:31AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Apr 21, 2026 1:31am
Expires: Apr 21, 2026 9:45am
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected, especially
in outlying areas away from larger bodies of water.
* WHERE...Portions of DC, central, northern, and southern Maryland,
and central and northern Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Freeze Warning issued April 21 at 1:31AM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Apr 21, 2026 1:31am
Expires: Apr 21, 2026 9:45am
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 30 degrees
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central, northeast, and
northern Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and western
Virginia, and panhandle West Virginia.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM EDT this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Park Alerts
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
6511 Sudley Road
Manassas, VA 20109
🏤 Mailing Address:
12521 Lee Highway
Manassas, VA 20109
📞 Voice Phone: 7033611339
✉️ Email: manassas_battlefield@nps.gov