Henry Hill at Manassas National Battlefield

At a time when most people thought the war would be a short affair, Americans fought one another in the costliest battle in American History, up to that time, and Henry Hill was the place that hosted much of it. Here, Thomas Jackson became Stonewall. Here, soldiers had difficulty determining who was friend or foe. Here, the fighting seesawed back and forth in the summer heat as the first civilian death of the war occurred. And here, above Bull Run and north of Manassas, the Civil War was set on its terrible and bloody course. Join the Trust’s chief historian and licensed battlefield guide, Garry Adelman for an epic hike of the Manassas Battlefield. We'll explore multiple dimensions of photography, bust some myths, and sort out who did what where on Henry Hill at Manassas!

Type of Event: Tour

Guide: Garry Adelman

Cost: $50.00 Per Person

Exertion: We rate this hike as EASY TO MODERATE. We will mostly follow the 1.1-mile Henry Hill Walking Trail, which is mostly grassy but may include rocks, mud, branches, tree roots, and other obstacles.

This event is part of the American Battlefield Trust’s 2025 history hikes, tours, and lectures. This year's lineup can be experienced in person or online from the comfort of your living room.

You may also like the following events from American Battlefield Trust:

• Next Sunday, 31st August, 08:45 am, Gettysburg’s First Day along the Chambersburg Pike in Gettysburg
• Next Sunday, 31st August, 01:45 pm, Culp’s and East Cemetery Hill: Close Calls on the Right Flank in Gettysburg
• Next month, 6th September, 10:00 am, Lee's Headquarters Open House with the Winfield S. Hancock Society in Gettysburg

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