Manassas National Battlefield Park is where two American Civil War battles took place: the First and Second Battles of Manassas, often known as the First and Second Battles of Bull Run. The first battle took place on July 21, 1861, and the second from August 28-30, 1862. It was here that General Thomas J. Jackson earned his nickname “Stonewall.” Nearly a million visitors come to Manassas National Battlefield Park annually to participate in the 45-minute ranger-led tours of the fields overlooking Bull Run and to watch the informative 45-minute video that thoroughly explains the historical background. The park has a small museum with interesting artifacts from the battles, a gift shop, and hiking trails. Visitors can stop by Stone House, the building used as a hospital in both battles, and Stone Bridge, over which the Union Army retreated after both battles, still stands in the park.

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