Originally posted by Brian at The District.
Stonewall Jackson Memorial – Manassas National Battlefield Park
Thursday, July 21, will be the 150th anniversary of the first Battle of Manassas, one of the fiercest battles in the Civil War. Throughout the week ahead, Manassas and other area landmarks will hold events to commemorate the occasion. Here are some of the highlights:
- On Saturday, Arlington House, Robert E. Lee’s former home, will host a Union camp reenactment with military drills and other activities. This is a free event and more details can be found here.
- Manassas National Battlefield Park will host a four-day long series of events including activities, lectures, demonstrations, military drills, and a concert by the Marine Corps Band. View a complete schedule of events.
- Play ball! Baseball games will be played following the 1860′s rulebook at Jennie Dean Elementary School at 9601 Prince William Street in Manassas on Friday (2 p.m.), Saturday (9 a.m.) and Sunday 9 a.m.).
- A parade of Civil War reenactors will march down Main Street, Manassas on Friday at 10 a.m.
- A huge reenactment of the first Battle of Manassas featuring more than 8,000 Union and Confederate troops, will take place on Saturday and Sunday. Shuttle buses will run from Jiffy Lube Live’s parking lot. Tickets are $40 for bleacher seats, and $24 if you prefer to stand. Kids 6-12 are $31 for seats and $15 for standing. More information can be found on the Manassas Battlefield’s website.
It’s certainly going to be a great week for Civil War enthusiasts. If you do plan on attending these events, be sure to plan accordingly since we are supposed to experience some intense heat over the coming days.
