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VIP Ron Colan giving an education program
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VIP Ron Colan with students

The park requests that all large group tours notify us before coming to visit. We receive lots of requests from school groups and bus tours to visit the park, particularly in the spring. We want you to have a pleasant and enjoyable experience without having to compete with other large groups, so scheduling is the key.

To Make Reservations:

Please contact the park Visitors Center:
phone: (703) 361-1339
email: email us


Guided tours and educations programs require advance reservations. Please contact the park at least one month before your planned visit to reserve a date and time. Tour slots are limited and fill up quickly.

When reserving a program, please provide the following information:

  • School name
  • contact person
  • mailing address
  • telephone number
  • email (if available)
  • type of program requested
  • grade level
  • number of students
  • number of adults/chaperones
  • any special needs/requirements.

All guided tours require a 1:10 adult to student ratio. 

Fee Waiver and Exemption Information:

The park charges an entrance fee of $3.00 per person (16 years of age and older).  Children under 16 are free.  The park entrance pass is good for three consecutive days. If your group is participating in an educational program offered by the park, the entrance fee is waived for all adults accompanying the group. Also, if you are visiting with your students on a self-guided basis, a fee waiver can be obtained for your group.

For more information, click here for fee waivers. 

Note:
There is a separate fee for admission to the park film, Manassas: End of Innocence. This is a contractor-provided service so the fee can not be waived.  Admission to the film is $3.00 for adults, 16 and over; students under 16 are free but must be accompanied by an adult.

Samuel Cooper  

Did You Know?
The Civil War Defenses were generally named after well known Union officers (many deceased during the war). This was not always the case. Fort Williams was first named Fort Traitor because the owner, Samuel Cooper(left), pledged an oath to the Union only to become a Confederate later on in the war.

Last Updated: October 15, 2007 at 06:26 EST