History & Culture

Explore the links below to learn about the two major Civil War battles fought at Manassas as well as the people and places that played a role in the park's story.

 

History and Culture

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  First Battle of Manassas

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

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  Second Battle of Manassas

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

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  People of Manassas

  Learn about the people whose lives were connected with Manassas

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  Places

  Learn about places to visit at Manassas National Battlefield Park

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  Stories

  Explore featured stories about people and events important to the history of Manassas

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  Collections

  Learn about the Museum Collections of Manassas National Battlefield Park

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  Preservation

  Learn more about archeology, cultural landscapes, and restoration of historic structures at Manassas

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  Research Your Manassas Ancestor

  Learn how the park can help you research your Civil War ancestor at Manassas National Battlefield

 

Archeology

Surgeon's Burial Pit Discovery

 

Information for Teachers

Learn about field trips, guided tours, and other education material offered by the park by clicking on the link above.

 

Studying History and Culture at Manassas

Manassas National Battlefield Park is an oasis for visitors and for historians and researchers because of its well protected cultural heritage and history. With an archeological record going back millennia and hundreds of years of written history, the story of Manassas is diverse, complex, and continually being reframed. Research in archives, on the landscape, through oral histories, and through archeology provides information about how to best care for the park and informs how we tell the stories of our park.
Read more in the articles below about researchers studying history and culture at Manassas.