The park offers a wide array of activities, scenic vistas, historic sites and walking trails to interest the casual visitor or true Civil War history buff. A good place to begin your visit is the park Visitors Center. Pick up a park brochure, map, trail guides and check out the daily schedule of interpretive programs:
Henry Hill Visitors Center
open 8:30am to 5:00pm daily
Park Orientation Film
"Manassas: End of Innocence": This 45-minute film covers both the First and Second Battles of Manassas. The film shows daily, every hour on the hour starting at 9:00 a.m. with the last show at 4:00 p.m. The program is close-captioned and hearing assisted devices are available upon request. Admission is $3.00 per adult (16 and older). This fee is separate from the park entrance fee.
Museum Exhibits
Artifacts and exhibits pertaining to the First Battle of Manassas are displayed in the Visitors Center museum. Exhibits include audio-visual displays and a fiber-optic battle map presentation that describes troop movements during the battle. Audio portions are close-captioned.
Bookstore
Just off the main lobby is the park bookstore. Operated by Eastern National, the store offers an extensive collection of titles on civil war subjects, Northern Virginia history and specialized topics. Audio CD driving tours and trail guides are available. Browse through a fun selection of souvenir items and collectible merchandise, prints, music CDs and movie DVDs.
Restrooms and water fountains are available at the Henry Hill Visitors Center and the Stuart's Hill Center next to park headquarters. Bottled water is available for purchase at the Visitors Center only.
Picnic Facilities
Picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at the following locations:
Stuart's Hill Center
Brownsville Picnic Area
While visiting the park we ask that you observe a few simple park rules:
- Please do not climb on cannons or monuments.
- Pets are allowed in the park and on the hiking trails but must be kept on a leash at all times.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
- Use of metal detectors or hunting for relics is strictly forbidden.
- Please park in designated parking areas only. All motorized vehicles must stay on established roadways and are prohibited on shoulders, grassy areas, and trails.
- Bicycles are prohibited on all trails.
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