History Hikes

The Battle of Bristoe Station, 1862

Thursday, November 13, 2025 | 10 a.m. | In-Person (Off Site)

Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10 a.m. | In-Person (Off Site)

Location: Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park Visitor Center

In the Civil War summer of 1862, Union and Confederate forces clashed along the Orange and Alexandria railroad in what became the first battle of the bloody Second Manassas Campaign. Join historian and site manager of Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park for a walking tour of the 140-acre battlefield in western Prince William County, Virginia.

This free 2-hour walking tour takes place at the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park visitor center, located just off Bristow Road (Rt. 619) at the corner of Iron Bridge Unit Avenue and Tenth Alabama Way, Bristow, VA 20136.

Ability Level: moderate due to terrain. The hike will be on unpaved trails on mostly level terrain. Participants provide their own transportation and water.

Register to attend In-Person on Thursday, November 13

Register to attend In-Person on Saturday, November 15