Manassas National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park · VA
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/mana
- Location
- Manassas National Battlefield Park (38.817, -77.535)
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Passport stamp locations
- Brawner Farm Interpretive Center
- Driving Tour Stop 1: Brawner Farm
- Henry Hill Visitor Center
Hours
Manassas National Battlefield Parktoday: Sunrise to Sunset
- Sat Oct 3Sunrise to Sunset
- Sun Oct 4Sunrise to Sunset
- Mon Oct 5Sunrise to Sunset
- Tue Oct 6Sunrise to Sunset
- Wed Oct 7Sunrise to Sunset
- Thu Oct 8Sunrise to Sunset
- Fri Oct 9Sunrise to Sunset
The park is open daily from dawn until dusk.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
2
- Brawner Farm Interpretive Centerclosed todayDirections
- Henry Hill Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
5
Chinn Ridge Walking Tour35–60 minutes · 3 stops
The landscape of Chinn Ridge saw severe fighting during both battles at Manassas. This roughly one-mile out and back trail will traverse the scene of the most sustained fighting at Second Manassas.
Deep Cut Trail Guide30–60 minutes · 3 stops
This out and back trail guide follows in the footsteps of the largest federal assault of Second Manassas on 30 August 1862. This trail will involve walking up a moderate incline over rough and rocky terrain. Please exercise caution and wear appropriate footwear.
First Manassas Driving Tour2–4 hours · 5 stops
This five-stop, self-guided driving tour will take you to key locations related to the 21 July 1861 Battle of First Manassas.
Henry Hill Walking Tour30–90 minutes · 8 stops
The Henry Hill Trail is an easy walking trail that encompasses the area of the most intense fighting during the First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run). The trail begins and ends at the visitor center. Starting from the backside of the visitor center, the 1.1-mile trail takes you past significant landmarks and monuments including the positions of Federal artillery, Stonewall Jackson’s Line, the Robinson Farm site, and more.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.