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Did you know that the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center is open daily from 9:00-5:00? This historic farmstead occupies 344 acres of the 5,000 acre park. By visiting, you'll learn more about the farm's relation to the Second Battle of Manassas while seeing its historical landscape!

Did you know that the Brawner Farm Interpretive Center is open daily from 9:00-5:00? This historic farmstead occupies 344 acres of the 5,000 acre park. By visiting, you'll learn more about the farm's relation to the Second Battle of Manassas while seeing its historical landscape!
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For today's #WildlifeWednesday, we reach for the skies with this Cooper's Hawk! There are many locations along the park's trail network that provide perfect opportunities for birdwatching! #findyourpark #encuentratuparque #manassasnps

For today's #WildlifeWednesday, we reach for the skies with this Cooper's Hawk! 

There are many locations along the park's trail network that provide perfect opportunities for birdwatching! 

#findyourpark #encuentratuparque #manassasnps
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#TriviaThursday What was the name of the Federal army involved in the Battle of First Manassas? A. Army of the Potomac B. Army of the Cumberland C. Army of Northeastern Virginia D. Army of Northern Virginia

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What was the name of the Federal army involved in the Battle of First Manassas? 

A. Army of the Potomac
B. Army of the Cumberland
C. Army of Northeastern Virginia
D. Army of Northern Virginia
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It was a cold morning at the park on Wednesday! Check out the frost on the grass around Griffin’s cannons on Henry Hill! #findyourpark #manassasnps #encuentratuparque

It was a cold morning at the park on Wednesday! 

Check out the frost on the grass around Griffin’s cannons on Henry Hill!

#findyourpark #manassasnps #encuentratuparque
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An early morning fall view of Henry Hill with the Visitor's Center in the distance #manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque

An early morning fall view of Henry Hill with the Visitor's Center in the distance

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Nestled amongst fall colors today, the 10th New York Monument marks the location where the regiment fought on August 30, 1862. In their brief engagement, of the 500 men engaged, 133 became casualties. #manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque #soldiersunday

Nestled amongst fall colors today, the 10th New York Monument marks the location where the regiment fought on August 30, 1862. In their brief engagement, of the 500 men engaged, 133 became casualties. 

#manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque #soldiersunday
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#MedalofHonorMonday Pvt. James Webb, 5th New York "Under heavy fire voluntarily carried information to a battery commander that enabled him to save his guns from capture. Was severely wounded, but refused to go to the hospital and participated in the remainder of the campaign"

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Pvt. James Webb, 5th New York

"Under heavy fire voluntarily carried information to a battery commander that enabled him to save his guns from capture. Was severely wounded, but refused to go to the hospital and participated in the remainder of the campaign"
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For today's #WildlifeWednesday, we are sharing this photo of a peaceful scene of one of the ponds in the park. Can you spot the bird in this photo? #manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque Image: NPS, a still pond is surrounded by trees. Above, a clear blue sky.

For today's #WildlifeWednesday, we are sharing this photo of a peaceful scene of one of the ponds in the park. 

Can you spot the bird in this photo? 

#manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque 

Image: NPS, a still pond is surrounded by trees.  Above, a clear blue sky.
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Go take a hike! It’s #NationalTakeAHikeDay! There are over 42 miles worth of trails at Manassas National Battlefield Park waiting for you to explore! What is your favorite trail in the park? Any hiking tips that you’d like to share? Share in the comments below! #manassanps

Go take a hike! It’s #NationalTakeAHikeDay! 

There are over 42 miles worth of trails at Manassas National Battlefield Park waiting for you to explore! 

What is your favorite trail in the park? Any hiking tips that you’d like to share? Share in the comments below!

#manassanps
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Today, the Chinn Ridge loop trail is a peaceful and serene place to walk on the battlefield. However, in the late afternoon of August 30th, 1862, this area of the battlefield witnessed some of the most brutal fighting of the Second Battle of Manassas. #manassasnps

Today, the Chinn Ridge loop trail is a peaceful and serene place to walk on the battlefield. However, in the late afternoon of August 30th, 1862, this area of the battlefield witnessed some of the most brutal fighting of the Second Battle of Manassas.  

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#MedalofHonorMonday George W. Roosevelt Company K, 26th Pennsylvania Citation: At Bull Run, Va, recaptured the colors, which had been seized by the enemy. At Gettysburg captured a Confederate color bearer and colors, in which effort he was severely wounded #Manassasnps

#MedalofHonorMonday

George W. Roosevelt
Company K, 26th Pennsylvania 
Citation: At Bull Run, Va, recaptured the colors, which had been seized by the enemy. At Gettysburg captured a Confederate color bearer and colors, in which effort he was severely wounded

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What is the most memorable program that you have attended at a National Park? What made it so memorable? #manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque Image: NPS, Former Manassas Battlefield Superintendent Francis Wilshin giving a tour, pointing out at the landscape.

What is the most memorable program that you have attended at a National Park?  What made it so memorable?

#manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque 

Image: NPS, Former Manassas Battlefield Superintendent Francis Wilshin giving a tour,  pointing out at the landscape.
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Happy Thanksgiving from the staff and volunteers of Manassas National Battlefield Park! The Henry Hill Visitor Center and Brawner Farm Interpretive Center are both closed today but will re-open tomorrow. #manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque #thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from the staff and volunteers of Manassas National Battlefield Park! 

The Henry Hill Visitor Center and Brawner Farm Interpretive Center are both closed today but will re-open tomorrow. 

#manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque #thanksgiving
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Have you visited Brawner Farm this year or taken a ranger led tour of the Battle of Brawner Farm? The Brawner farmhouse closes for the season on Tuesday, November 30. The grounds will remain open during the winter months. #manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque

Have you visited Brawner Farm this year or taken a ranger led tour of the Battle of Brawner Farm? 

The Brawner farmhouse closes for the season on Tuesday, November 30.  The grounds will remain open during the winter months.

#manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque
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Calling all artists! The application period for the Fall 2022 Artist in Residence Program at Manassas National Battlefield Park is now open! To read more about the program and to learn about the application process, please visit: nps.gov/mana/getinvolv….

Calling all artists!

The application period for the Fall 2022 Artist in Residence Program at Manassas National Battlefield Park is now open!  

To read more about the program and to learn about the application process, please visit: nps.gov/mana/getinvolv….
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For today's #WildlifeWednesday, we are sharing this scene of a buck and fawn near a cannon. Have you noticed any deer or other wildlife in your visit to the park this week? Share your sightings with us in the comments below! #manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque

For today's #WildlifeWednesday, we are sharing this scene of a buck and fawn near a cannon. 

Have you noticed any deer or other wildlife in your visit to the park this week? Share your sightings with us in the comments below!

#manassasnps #findyourpark #encuentratuparque
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Happy Birthday, Clara Barton! This December, the "Angel of the Battlefield" celebrates her 200th Birthday. Check out this video to learn more about Clara Barton at Manassas! nps.gov/media/video/vi…

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This week, the park will be commemorating the 160th Anniversary of Second Manassas! Check out the schedule of events and we hope to see you at the park during this anniversary commemoration! nps.gov/mana/planyourv…