Join historian John Hennessy to follow the footsteps of the largest, most famous Union attack of the Second Battle of Manassas: Porter's attack on the afternoon of August 30, 1862. From the genesis of the attack to its formation in the Groveton Woods, we will track thousands of Union troops as they moved across deadly ground to what has become known as the Deep Cut in the Unfinished Railroad. We will look at the Confederate response and the human reality of a battle fought at incredibly close quarters--a battle that rendered nearly half of all Union attackers as casualties.

The tour will begin at the Groveton Cemetery parking lot (tour stop 8). This hike will cover apx. 2.75 miles of rolling terrain over uneven ground, with one rather significant uphill grade. Please dress for the weather, wear appropriate shoes for hiking, and bring water. Tick repellent is strongly encouraged.

Tickets

The price for this exclusive tour is:

• $30 for Members*

• $45 for Non-Members, including a discounted one-year Private level membership.

*If you are unsure of your current membership status please contact cforman@manassasbattlefied.org