Special events to mark 151st anniversary of Second Battle of Manassas at MNBP

Manassas National Battlefield Park will host a series of special events marking the 151st anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas, beginning on the evening of Friday, August 30, and continuing through Sunday, September 1. 

The public is invited to participate in these events and programs, which will be held at various locations throughout the park.

Park historians will offer guided tours covering key phases of the Second Battle of Manassas. 

The series of tours will begin at 7 p.m. on August 30, with a tour of the Brawner Farm, the site of the opening engagement of the battle. 

The tour schedule resumes on August 31, with guided walks highlighting the defense of Jackson’s Left at 10 a.m., Grover’s assault on the Unfinished Railroad at 2 p.m., the Union attack at Sudley Church at 4 p.m., and the evening clash at the Groveton crossroads at 7 p.m.

  The final day of tours on September 1 will cover the attack at the Deep Cut at 1 p.m., Longstreet’s counterattack and the defense of Chinn Ridge at 3 p.m., and the final struggle for Henry Hill at 5 p.m.

Throughout Saturday, August 31, and Sunday, September 1, living history demonstrations at the Brawner Farm will provide visitors with an opportunity to learn about the experiences of the soldiers who fought at Second Manassas.  Historic weapons demonstrations, representing infantry and artillery, will be offered on both weekend days.  The living history camp will be open from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on August 31 and from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on September 1.

The park entrance fee ($3 per adult, age 16 and older) covers admission to the battlefield for three days.  There are no additional fees for anniversary events.  For more information, visit the park website at http://www.nps.gov/mana or Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/manassasbattlefield or co,ntact the Visitor Center at 703-361-1339.