Manassas National Battlefield Park Virginia

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.

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Duration:: 2 minutes, 25 seconds

Welcome to Manassas National Battlefield Park

A trail passing through the woods

Hiking the Battlefield

Learn about the different options for hiking the trails in the park!

Francis Brownell Uniform

Explore some of the park's museum collection online.

Capture of Ricketts' Battery by Sidney King

First Battle of Manassas

Learn more about the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) - July 21, 1861

Second Battle of Manassas

Second Battle of Manassas

Learn more about the Confederate victory at the Second Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) - August 28-30, 1862

Last updated: May 11, 2026

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Mailing Address:

12521 Lee Highway
Manassas, VA 20109

Phone:

703 361-1339 x0

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