On
the 150th anniversary of the battle, the Civil War Trust is proud to
announce a new campaign to save 3 acres of the Second Manassas
Battlefield. Learn more about the history of this target tract and join
us in our effort to reclaim this hallowed ground.
—Jim Lighthizer, President, Civil War Trust
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See the Tract
Satellite Map & Photos
Our
target tract is closely associated with Longstreet's August 30, 1862
attack upon the Federal left flank. Hood's Texas Brigade crossed this
ground to attack Warren's Zouaves.
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History
Destruction of the Zouaves
Learn
more about the destruction of the 5th and 10th New York regiments at
the Battle of Second Manassas. The Confederate attack passed just over
our target tract.
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Manassas 2012
Historian Videos
Learn
more about the battle between Hood's Texas Brigade and Warren's Zouaves
at the Battle of Second Manassas from historian Scott Patchan.
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Battle Flags
Flags of Second Manassas
See
our new exhibit of Civil War battle flags from Second Manassas. Several
of these flags flew with units that passed on or near our target tract.
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Receive a new Civil War Trust Hat... or two
Donate $50 or more and we'll send you our new Civil War Trust hat. Donate $68.62 or more and we'll send you two hats!
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