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150th Anniversary of 1st Manassas-Manassas Battlefield Park

150th Anniversary of 1st Manassas-Manassas Battlefield Park

When
Friday, 22 July 2011
10:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Where
Manassas National Battlefield
Sudley Road
Manassas,VA
Who
Henry Hill Visitor Center
Contact Phone: 703-361-1339
Website
http://www.nps.gov/mana/index.htm

10:00 a.m. Guided Tour: Standing Watch at Stone Bridge is a two-hour tour focusing on the early morning action of First Manassas in the vicinity of the Stone Bridge. Sites to visit will include the reconstructed Stone Bridge, Farm Ford, and Van Pelt Hill. 2 hours, Stone Bridge (Tour Stop 12).

11:00 a.m. Living History: Musketry Firing Demonstrations includes a presentation on infantry tactics and demonstration of musket firing. 30 min., Grounds of Henry House, Henry Hill
Guided Tour: Fading Hopes on Chinn Ridge is a two-hour tour detailing the fighting on the Chinn Farm at the close of the First Battle of Manassas. Sites to visit will include Chinn Branch, the Chinn House site and Howard's position. 2 hours, Departs from Visitor Center.

6:00 p.m. Evening Program: Behind the Lines – War Passes Sudley Springs features a guided walk to Sudley Springs Ford and the historic Thornberry House, led by historian John Hennessy. The tour will offer perspectives on the role that the Sudley Springs community and Sudley Church served during the battle. Following the tour, Sudley United Methodist Church will offer a vespers service, beginning at 8:00 p.m. The vespers service will feature period music and a guest speaker. Tour to Sudley Springs Ford and Thornberry House at 6:00 p.m., 90 min., Departs from Sudley United Methodist Church (adjacent to Tour Stop 5). Vespers service at 8:00 p.m., 45 min., Sudley United Methodist Church.

www.nps.gov/mana 



 
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