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Manassas National Battlefield ParkColor Guard at UDC annual First Manassas commemoration
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Manassas National Battlefield Park
Things To Do
Ranger Jim Burgess leading a tour along Ricketts' Battery.

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Ranger Jim Burgess leading a First Manassas tour.

 If you have 1-2 hours to visit:

  • Explore the museum and see displays of civil war era uniforms, weapons and field gear.
  • Play with the electronic battle map for a quick overview of field strategy and tactics.
  • See the park orientation film Manassas: End of Innocence which is shown on the hour in the Visitors Center theatre (Admission fee required).
  • Browse the bookstore.
  • Take the self-guided 1 mile Henry Hill Loop Trail.
  • Get your picture taken at the Jackson statue.


If you have more time, try one of the following:

  • Buy an audio CD and follow the Second Manassas driving tour.
  • Join a Park Ranger for a guided hike.
  • Take a self-guided hike on one of the many interpretive loop trails: Stone Bridge, Matthews Hill, Brawner Farm, Deep Cut, Unfinished Railroad or Chinn Ridge.
Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
During the war, the North generally named a battle after the closest river, stream or creek and the South tended to name battles after towns or railroad junctions. Hence the Confederate name Manassas after Manassas Junction and the Union name Bull Run for the stream Bull Run.

Last Updated: July 11, 2008 at 19:21 EST