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'''Manassas National Battlefield Park''' is a unit of the [[National Park Service]] located in [[Prince William County, Virginia]], north of [[Manassas, Virginia|Manassas]] that preserves the site of two major [[American Civil War]] battles: the [[First Battle of Bull Run]], also called the Battle of First Manassas, and the [[Second Battle of Bull Run]] or Battle of Second Manassas. It was also where [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] General [[Stonewall Jackson|Thomas J. Jackson]] acquired his nickname "Stonewall". The park was established in 1936 and listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on October 15, 1966.
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[[Image:Visitors Center Sign, Manassas Battlefield IMG 4329.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Manassas Battlefield sign]]
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[[Image:Manassas, VA, Visitor Center entrance IMG 4327.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Visitor Center entrance at Manassas Battlefield]]


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More than 700,000 people visit the battlefield each year. The [[Henry House Hill|Henry Hill]] Visitor Center, on Sudley Road by the south entrance to the park, offers exhibits and interpretation regarding the First Battle of Bull Run, including Civil War-era uniforms, weapons, field gear and an electronic battle map. The center offers the orientation film ''Manassas: End of Innocence'', as well as a bookstore.
[[Image:Cannon at Manassas, VA, Battlefield IMG 4322.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Cannon at Manassas Battlefield]]


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A recent find in 2014 unearthed bone fragments that led to the discovery of the skeletal remains of two Union soldiers in what is now thought to be a Surgeon's Pit. The remains were found among the bones of several other limbs in the pit. Carbon dating shows that the pair died during the Battle of Second Manassas, also known as Second Bull Run, in August 1862. The remains were moved on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, and transferred from the National Park Service to the US Army who will be burying them in Arlington National Cemetery.
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[[Image:Fence at Manassas Battlefield, VA IMG 4330.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Period fence at Manassas Battlefield]]


==Historic sites==
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'''Manassas National Battlefield Park''' is a unit of the [[National Park Service]] located in [[Prince William County, Virginia]], north of [[Manassas, Virginia|Manassas]] that preserves the site of two major [[American Civil War]] battles: the [[First Battle of Bull Run]], also called the First Battle of Manassas, and the [[Second Battle of Bull Run]] or Second Battle of Manassas. It was also where [[Confederate States of America|Confederate]] General [[Stonewall Jackson|Thomas J. Jackson]] acquired his nickname "Stonewall". The park was established in 1940 and listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] on October 15, 1966.
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[[Image:Manassas, VA, Visitor Center entrance IMG 4327.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Visitor Center entrance at Manassas Battlefield]]

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[[Image:Cannon at Manassas, VA, Battlefield IMG 4322.JPG|200px|right|thumb|Cannon at Manassas Battlefield]]
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More than 700,000 people visit the battlefield each year. The [[Henry House Hill|Henry Hill]] Visitor Center, on Sudley Road by the south entrance to the park, offers exhibits and interpretation regarding the First Battle of Bull Run, including Civil War-era uniforms, weapons, field gear and an electronic battle map. The center offers the orientation film "Manassas: End of Innocence", as well as a bookstore.

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A recent find in 2014 unearthed bone fragments that led to the discovery of the skeletal remains of two Union soldiers in what is now thought to be a Surgeon's Pit. The remains were found among the bones of several other limbs in the pit. Carbon dating shows that the pair died during the Battle of Second Manassas, also known as Second Bull Run, in August 1862. The remains were moved on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, and transferred from the National Park Service to the US Army who will be burying them in Arlington National Cemetery.


#'''[[The Stone House, Manassas National Battlefield Park|Stone House]]''' – used as a hospital during both battles. It is near the intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike).
==Historic Sites to see on Battlefield==
#'''[[The Stone House, Manassas National Battlefield Park|Stone House]]''' – used as a hospital during both battles. It is near the intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway.
#'''[[Stone Bridge (Manassas)|Stone Bridge]]''' – which the Union retreated across after Second Bull Run. It crosses just north of Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike) at the Fairfax-Prince William Co. line.
#'''[[Stone Bridge (Manassas)|Stone Bridge]]''' – which the Union retreated across after Second Bull Run. It crosses just north of Lee Highway at the Fairfax-Prince William Co. line.
#'''Brawner's Farm''' – the opening phase of the second battle. The parking lot is off of Pageland Lane at the western edge of the battlefield. It has recently been renovated to become a museum dedicated to the [[Second Battle of Bull Run]].
#'''Brawner's Farm''' – the opening phase of the second battle. The parking lot is off of Pageland Lane at the western edge of the battlefield. It has recently been renovated to become a museum dedicated to the [[Second Battle of Bull Run]].
#'''Battery Heights''' – where Confederate batteries were deployed to fire on the attacking Union troops at nearby Brawner's Farm. It is off of Lee Highway.
#'''Battery Heights''' – where Confederate batteries were deployed to fire on the attacking Union troops at nearby Brawner's Farm. It is off of Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike).
#'''Matthews Hill''' – the opening phase of the first battle. It is off of Sudley Road.
#'''Matthews Hill''' – the opening phase of the first battle. It is off of Sudley Road.
#'''The Unfinished Railroad Grade''' – where Jackson deployed his men before the second battle after capturing [[John Pope (military officer)|Pope]]'s supply depot. Off of Featherbed Lane.
#'''The Unfinished Railroad Grade''' – where Jackson deployed his men before the second battle after capturing [[John Pope (military officer)|Pope]]'s supply depot. Off of Featherbed Lane.
#'''The Deep Cut''' – where Pope launched the bulk of his attacks against the Grade. It is off of Featherbed Lane, before you reach the Railroad Grade.
#'''The Deep Cut''' – where Pope launched the bulk of his attacks against the Grade. It is off of Featherbed Lane, before you reach the Railroad Grade.
#'''''Groveton''''' – an extinct Civil War era village. All that remains is the small frame house that Lucinda Dogan lived in. A Confederate Cemetery is nearby. Both are off Lee Highway.
#'''''Groveton''''' – an extinct Civil War era village. All that remains is the small frame house that Lucinda Dogan lived in. A Confederate Cemetery is nearby. Both are off Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike).
#'''New York Monuments''' – two monuments dedicated to the [[5th New York Volunteer Infantry|5th]] and [[10th New York Infantry|10th]] New York Regiments. These mark where the 5th New York [[Zouave]]s lost 123 men in 5 minutes in the advance of Hood's men; off of Lee Highway, near Young's Branch on 5th New York Avenue and cross from the Confederate cemetery at '''Groveton.'''
#'''New York Monuments''' – two monuments dedicated to the [[5th New York Volunteer Infantry|5th]] and [[10th New York Infantry|10th]] New York Regiments. These mark where the 5th New York [[Zouave]]s lost 123 men in 5 minutes in the advance of Hood's men; off of Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike), near Young's Branch on 5th New York Avenue and cross from the Confederate cemetery at '''Groveton.'''
#'''Hazel Plain''' – the plantation of the Chinn family. It now sits in ruins, and only the foundation remains. Directly across from the Henry Hill Visitors Center.
#'''Hazel Plain''' – the plantation of the Chinn family. It now sits in ruins, and only the foundation remains. Directly across from the Henry Hill Visitors Center.
#'''Chinn Ridge''' – across from Hazel Plain. General [[James Longstreet]]'s massive counterattack during the second battle took place here. A trail leads to a boulder for Union Colonel Fletcher Webster, the son of the famous orator [[Daniel Webster]], who was killed leading a failed attempt at repulsing the Confederate Counterattack.
#'''Chinn Ridge''' – across from Hazel Plain. General [[James Longstreet]]'s massive counterattack during the second battle took place here. A trail leads to a boulder for Union Colonel Fletcher Webster, the son of the famous orator [[Daniel Webster]], who was killed leading a failed attempt at repulsing the Confederate Counterattack.
#'''''Portici''''' – the plantation of Francis Lewis, now in ruins. This served as the Confederate Headquarters during the first battle, and minor skirmishes between companies occurred on the surrounding plains.
#'''''Portici''''' – the plantation of Francis Lewis, now in ruins. This served as the Confederate Headquarters during the first battle, and minor skirmishes between companies occurred on the surrounding plains.
[[File:Manassasfield.jpg|thumb|left|View of the battlefield.]]
#'''[[Robinson House (Manassas, Virginia)|Robinson House]]''' – now in ruins (lost to arson in 1993), was the home of free black man James Robinson. It is on the Henry Hill Loop Trail, Walking only. It is not accessible by car.
#'''[[Robinson House (Manassas, Virginia)|Robinson House]]''' – now in ruins (lost to arson in 1993), was the home of free black man James Robinson. It is on the Henry Hill Loop Trail, walking only. It is not accessible by car.
#'''Stonewall Jackson Monument''' – bronze monument erected on Henry Hill. Commemorates General Thomas J. Jackson and contains the origin of his moniker.
#'''Stonewall Jackson Monument''' – bronze monument erected on Henry Hill. Commemorates General Thomas J. Jackson and contains the origin of his moniker.


==See also==
==See also==


* [[First Battle of Bull Run]]
* [[Second Battle of Bull Run]]
* [[Manassas Peace Jubilee]] (1911)
* [[Manassas Peace Jubilee]] (1911)


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* [http://www.nps.gov/mana/ National Park Service: Manassas National Battlefield Park]
* [http://www.nps.gov/mana/ National Park Service: Manassas National Battlefield Park]
* [http://www.nps.gov/history/NR/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/12manassas/12manassas.htm ''First Battle of Manassas: An End to Innocence,'' a National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) lesson plan]
* [http://www.nps.gov/history/NR/twhp/wwwlps/lessons/12manassas/12manassas.htm ''First Battle of Manassas: An End to Innocence,'' a National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) lesson plan]
* [https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/21/us/manassas-battlefield-burial-pit-discovered-trnd/index.html ''Manassas Battlefield burial pit discovered']
* [https://www.cnn.com/2018/06/21/us/manassas-battlefield-burial-pit-discovered-trnd/index.html Manassas Battlefield burial pit discovered]


{{National Register of Historic Places in Virginia}}
{{National Register of Historic Places in Virginia}}
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[[Category:American Civil War museums in Virginia]]
[[Category:American Civil War museums in Virginia]]
[[Category:Parks in Prince William County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Parks in Prince William County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Reportedly haunted locations in Virginia]]
[[Category:Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area]]
[[Category:Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Fairfax County, Virginia]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Fairfax County, Virginia]]

Latest revision as of 02:35, 6 October 2023

Manassas National Battlefield Park
Period fence at Manassas Battlefield
Map showing the location of Manassas National Battlefield Park
Map showing the location of Manassas National Battlefield Park
Map showing the location of Manassas National Battlefield Park
Map showing the location of Manassas National Battlefield Park
LocationPrince William County, Virginia
Nearest cityGainesville, Virginia
Coordinates38°48′46″N 77°31′18″W / 38.81278°N 77.52167°W / 38.81278; -77.52167
Area5,073 acres (20.53 km2)[1]
EstablishedNovember 14, 1936[2]
Visitors715,622 (in 2005)
Governing bodyNational Park Service
WebsiteManassas National Battlefield Park
Manassas National Battlefield Park
NRHP reference No.66000039[3]
Added to NRHPOctober 15, 1966

Manassas National Battlefield Park is a unit of the National Park Service located in Prince William County, Virginia, north of Manassas that preserves the site of two major American Civil War battles: the First Battle of Bull Run, also called the Battle of First Manassas, and the Second Battle of Bull Run or Battle of Second Manassas. It was also where Confederate General Thomas J. Jackson acquired his nickname "Stonewall". The park was established in 1936 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

More than 700,000 people visit the battlefield each year. The Henry Hill Visitor Center, on Sudley Road by the south entrance to the park, offers exhibits and interpretation regarding the First Battle of Bull Run, including Civil War-era uniforms, weapons, field gear and an electronic battle map. The center offers the orientation film Manassas: End of Innocence, as well as a bookstore.

A recent find in 2014 unearthed bone fragments that led to the discovery of the skeletal remains of two Union soldiers in what is now thought to be a Surgeon's Pit. The remains were found among the bones of several other limbs in the pit. Carbon dating shows that the pair died during the Battle of Second Manassas, also known as Second Bull Run, in August 1862. The remains were moved on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, and transferred from the National Park Service to the US Army who will be burying them in Arlington National Cemetery.

Historic sites[edit]

Visitor Center entrance at Manassas Battlefield
Cannon at Manassas Battlefield
  1. Stone House – used as a hospital during both battles. It is near the intersection of Sudley Road and Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike).
  2. Stone Bridge – which the Union retreated across after Second Bull Run. It crosses just north of Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike) at the Fairfax-Prince William Co. line.
  3. Brawner's Farm – the opening phase of the second battle. The parking lot is off of Pageland Lane at the western edge of the battlefield. It has recently been renovated to become a museum dedicated to the Second Battle of Bull Run.
  4. Battery Heights – where Confederate batteries were deployed to fire on the attacking Union troops at nearby Brawner's Farm. It is off of Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike).
  5. Matthews Hill – the opening phase of the first battle. It is off of Sudley Road.
  6. The Unfinished Railroad Grade – where Jackson deployed his men before the second battle after capturing Pope's supply depot. Off of Featherbed Lane.
  7. The Deep Cut – where Pope launched the bulk of his attacks against the Grade. It is off of Featherbed Lane, before you reach the Railroad Grade.
  8. Groveton – an extinct Civil War era village. All that remains is the small frame house that Lucinda Dogan lived in. A Confederate Cemetery is nearby. Both are off Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike).
  9. New York Monuments – two monuments dedicated to the 5th and 10th New York Regiments. These mark where the 5th New York Zouaves lost 123 men in 5 minutes in the advance of Hood's men; off of Lee Highway (Warrenton Turnpike), near Young's Branch on 5th New York Avenue and cross from the Confederate cemetery at Groveton.
  10. Hazel Plain – the plantation of the Chinn family. It now sits in ruins, and only the foundation remains. Directly across from the Henry Hill Visitors Center.
  11. Chinn Ridge – across from Hazel Plain. General James Longstreet's massive counterattack during the second battle took place here. A trail leads to a boulder for Union Colonel Fletcher Webster, the son of the famous orator Daniel Webster, who was killed leading a failed attempt at repulsing the Confederate Counterattack.
  12. Portici – the plantation of Francis Lewis, now in ruins. This served as the Confederate Headquarters during the first battle, and minor skirmishes between companies occurred on the surrounding plains.
View of the battlefield.
  1. Robinson House – now in ruins (lost to arson in 1993), was the home of free black man James Robinson. It is on the Henry Hill Loop Trail, walking only. It is not accessible by car.
  2. Stonewall Jackson Monument – bronze monument erected on Henry Hill. Commemorates General Thomas J. Jackson and contains the origin of his moniker.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Listing of acreage – December 31, 2020" (XLSX). Land Resource Division, National Park Service. Retrieved 2021-08-15. (National Park Service Acreage Reports)
  2. ^ "Park Anniversaries". Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  3. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.

External links[edit]

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