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May 16-17, 2026

The 165th Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas will be commemorated at the Brandy Station Battlefield


ADVANCE TICKETS GO ON SALE IN APRIL

and

WILL BE AVAILABLE ON SITE

INFORMATION FOR RE-ENACTORS

Re-enactors must sign up through the 165th Coalition
LINK FOR RE-ENACTOR INFORMATION

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00 am Event open to the public Commanders’ Time (morning parades, drill, Living (Histories)

930 am Speakers in the main activities tent

10:00 am Artillery Demonstration

1:00 pm Troops form for battle

2:00 pm 165th Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas

7:30 pm Period Ball – Main activities tent

10:00 pm Camps close to public

Sunday, May 17, 2026

9:00 am - Gates Open | Church Service – Activities Tent Commanders’ Time (morning parades, drill etc.)

10:00 am Artillery Demonstration

12:00 pm Troops form for battle

1:00 pm 165th Anniversary of the Battle of First Manassas

4:00 pm Event concludes

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Tickets

Advance tickets will go on sale in April.  Tickets will also be available for puchase at the event site on May 16-17.

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165th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF FIRST MANASSAS

St. James Church Ridge at the Brandy Station Battlefield

Intersection of St. James Church Rd and Beverly Ford Rd, Brandy Station, VA (near the Culpeper Regional Airport)

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Food & Drink

We are seeking a few food trucks who want to set up for the weekend. Contact us if you're interested.

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