Join National Park Service at Manassas National Battlefield Park. Over 3,500 soldiers lost their lives because of the two Civil War battles that occured on the park. Each and every Memorial Day, we reserve time to revere, respect, and pay homage to the men who fell during the Civil War.

This special event will feature several Park Ranger Guided Tours, Living History Demonstrations, Jr. Ranger Activities, and additional programs.

Schedule of Events

10:00AM: Faces of the Fallen Ranger Guided Tour (1st Manassas)
One of the most powerful ways to tour a battlefield is to walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who fell in combat during First Manassas. Faces of the Fallen is designed to follow one soldier in combat. You'll learn about their personal thoughts, reasons for fighting, what the regiment did in combat, and what one soldier's death meant to their comrades and family.

11:00AM: Salute Firing/Artillery Demonstration
Join Park staff and volunteers in learning about Civil War artillery. See how the crew loads and fires a Civil War cannon. Learn about how artillery was used and about the various tasks needed to ensure it's effectiveness.

11:30AM: Names of the Manassas Fallen (Part I)
Listen to park staff recite the names of over 3,500 soldiers who were killed at First and Second Manassas echo over the hillside where they once fought.

1:00PM: Salute Firing/Artillery Demonstration
Join Park staff and volunteers in learning about Civil War artillery. See how the crew loads and fires a Civil War cannon. Learn about how artillery was used and about the various tasks needed to ensure it's effectiveness.

1:30PM: Names of the Manassas Fallen (Part II)
Listen to park staff recite the names of over 3,500 soldiers who were killed at First and Second Manassas echo over the hillside where they once fought.

3:00PM: Faces of the Fallen Ranger Guided Tour (2nd Manassas)
One of the most powerful ways to tour a battlefield is to walk in the footsteps of the soldiers who fell in combat during Second Manassas. Faces of the Fallen is designed to follow one soldier in combat. You'll learn about their personal thoughts, reasons for fighting, what the regiment did in combat, and what one soldier's death meant to their comrades and family.

5:00PM: Names of the Manassas Fallen (Part III)
Listen to park staff recite the names of over 3,500 soldiers who were killed at First and Second Manassas echo over the hillside where they once fought.