Vision and Mission
The Manassas Battlefield Trust is a valued partner of the National Park Service and supports the protection and preservation of Manassas National Battlefield Park through education, partnerships and philanthropy. Established in 2013, the Trust seeks to provides the park with a high level of philanthropic support, and help fund important park projects. The Trust works to establish a solid base of support for the park through partnerships and a increasing membership of individuals, foundations and corporations.
We invite you to become a member of the Manassas Battlefield Trust. We have made it easy for you to join online. Your membership helps support and protect the battlefield for future generations.
We are looking for 100 new members by October 31st….can you help us?
In honor of the upcoming 100th anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016, we are looking to add 100 new members to the Manassas Battlefield Trust. We recently changed out giving levels and have added some additional member benefits, like a 15% discount in our Park Bookstore. Your membership will allow the Trust to continue our efforts in promoting and protecting the park. Future projects that your gift will go to include updates exhibits at the Stone House and Brawner Farm, new and updated waysides throughout the park, and other pressing needs. To join, please visit our “donate” page, or contact us at (703) 754-0791. You can also contact our Executive Director, Debra Kathman, at dkathman@manassasbattlefield.org. Please help us reach our goal!
October Events at Manassas National Battlefield Park:
Battlefield Hikes
Come out to Manassas National Battlefield Park and join us for our annual Autumn hikes of the battlefield! Both hikes are led by a park historian and take between 4 to 4.5 hours, covering around 5-6 miles. Programs begin at 1pm, and leave from the Henry Hill Visitors Center.
October 3, 2015: First Manassas Battlefield Hike
This program will last approximately 4 house and will hike 5.5 miles. Participants will visit several key landscapes of the July 1861 engagement, including Stone Bridge, Farm Ford, Matthews Hill, the Stone House and Henry Hill.
October 17, 2015: Second Manassas Battlefield Hike
This program is slightly longer, lasting 4.5 hours and covering 6.2 miles. You will visit key sites of the 1862 battle, including Buck Hill, the Unfinished Railroad, the Dump, Deep Cut, New York Avenue, Chinn Ridge, and Henry Hill.
Find the complete schedule here: http://www.nps.gov/mana/battlefield-hikes.htm
Saturday at the Park — October 10, 2015
Join us for hands-on discovery and exploration at Manassas National Battlefield Park! Events include trail hikes, nature journaling, a migration obstacle course, dip netting and bird mask making–fun for the whole family! For more information, visit the park website http://www.nps.gov/mana/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?eventID=244090-136211
Manassas Battlefield Trust is a 501(C)3 Organization. If you’re interested in participating in the Manassas Battlefield Trust by volunteering, contact us.