Cultural Landscape Profiles
Encompassing over 5,000 acres of land, Manassas National Battlefield Park is located in the Piedmont region of Virginia in Fairfax and Prince William counties. Confederate interest groups originally preserved a portion of this battlefield as a park in 1921. The federal government later established the Manassas National Battlefield Park in 1940. Today the park preserves the sites associated with the Battle of First Manassas, fought July 21, 1861, and the Battle of Second Manassas, fought August 28-30, 1862. The Battle of First Manassas, also known as the First Battle of Bull Run, marked the first major land battle of the Civil War. Just over a year later, the Battle of Second Manassas was fought, which paved the way for General Robert E. Lee’s first invasion of the north. Confederate armies won both battles; however, the victory at the Battle of Second Manassas brought the Confederate forces to the height of their power. During both battles, farm structures were used as field hospitals.
Today, numerous cultural landscapes and their associated features including the Henry Farmstead, John Dogan Farmstead and Chinn Ridge serve as tangible reminders of the battles, reflecting the physical setting of the historic period. Additionally, the park also contains post-Civil War commemorative cultural landscapes and visitor facilities.
Historic Structure and Cultural Landscape Reports
Discover NPS reports about the historic structures and cultural landscapes of Manassas National Battlefield Park.
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Last updated: October 17, 2021