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
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Feb 25
Sunny
High: 61.3°F | Low: 30.4°F
Humidity: 57%
Wind: 12.5 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.5
Sunrise: 06:48 AM
Sunset: 05:59 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (55%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 35.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
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Thursday, Feb 26
Overcast
High: 51.1°F | Low: 33.1°F
Humidity: 69%
Wind: 10.1 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.1
Sunrise: 06:46 AM
Sunset: 06:00 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (67%)
Visibility: 3 mi
Dew Point: 36.6°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
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Friday, Feb 27
Overcast
High: 42.8°F | Low: 33.3°F
Humidity: 71%
Wind: 6.7 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0.7
Sunrise: 06:45 AM
Sunset: 06:01 PM
Moon: Waxing Gibbous (77%)
Visibility: 4 mi
Dew Point: 33.1°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
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Effective: Feb 25, 2026 1:27pm
Expires: Feb 25, 2026 1:37pm
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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