Civil War Experience Pass Available from Tourism Agency

Discover Prince William & Manassas launched a Civil War Experience Pass in August for visitors to take part in tours and special programs. 

"The $15 pass saves visitors more than 50 percent off the combined entry admissions at six historic sites including Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas Museum, Ben Lomond Historic Site, Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, Brentsville Courthouse Historic Centre and Rippon Lodge," reads a release from Discover Prince William & Manassas. "The pass is also good for 10 percent off at the Manassas Museum store." 

“Current travel trends show that visitors are more likely to book discounted travel packages,” Discover Prince William & Manassas Executive Director Ann Marie Maher said in the release. “By working with our partners, we were able to combine Prince William and ManassasCivil War sites to create this packaged experience.”

The Civil War Experience Pass is valid through December 2013. It can be purchased at the , Rippon Lodge, Brentsville Courthouse and Ben Lomond.

The pass was created in time for the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Second Manassas/Bull Run. The Manassas National Battlefield Park, Prince William County and the City of Manassas have planned dozens of events to commemorate the Aug. 1862 battle, which was one of the largest of the Civil War.

From Discover Prince William & Manassas: 

Events will run from Aug. 24-Sept. 2. Some of the highlights include:

Old Town Manassas: Enjoy BBQ, bourbon and a bonfire Aug. 26 as Manassas officials mark Jackson’s raid on Union supplies at Manassas Junction. The commemoration begins at 5:30 p.m. and includes a National Park Service presentation, food and bourbon tastings for a small fee. After, watch as recreated Civil War box cars are set on fire.

Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park: Honor the soldiers who fought at the Battle of Kettle Run in August 1862 through an Aug. 25 luminary tour of the battlefield. During the $10 tour, which starts at 8 p.m., hear moving stories about the battle’s impact on soldiers and their families. Free tours will also be offered daily Aug. 25 and 26.

Manassas National Battlefield Park: Explore the battlefield and watch musketry, artillery firing and cavalry demonstrations and presentations of solider camp life. Activities begin at 11 a.m. Sept. 1 and 2. Forty-five minute tours about the opening engagement of Second Manassas will be offered throughout the day.