Special programs at Manassas Battlefield Park Aug. 26-28 to mark 2nd Battle of Manassas

Manassas National Battlefield Park will host a series of special programs marking the 154th anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas, beginning on the evening of Friday, Aug. 26, and continuing through Sunday, Aug. 28.  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, fought on Aug. 28-30, 1862.  Each tour will last approximately 60-90 minutes. 

The series of tours will begin at 7 p.m. on Aug. 26, with a tour of the Brawner Farm, the site of the opening engagement of the battle. 

The tour schedule resumes on Aug. 27, with guided walking tours highlighting Cuvier Grover’s assault on the Unfinished Railroad at 2 p.m., and the Union attack near Sudley Church at 4 p.m.

The final day of tours on Aug. 28 includes tours covering the attack at the Deep Cut at 11 a.m., Longstreet’s counterattack at Chinn Ridge at 3 p.m., and the final struggle for Henry Hill at 5 p.m. 

Throughout Saturday, Aug. 27, and Sunday, Aug. 28, living history demonstrations at the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center 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, beginning at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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. 

The Visitor Center is located at 6511 Sudley Road (Virginia Route 234), three-quarters of a mile north of Interstate 66.