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Manassas

Manassas Battlefield

Manassas National Battlefield Park

The city of Manassas is in Prince William County. Manassas originated in 1852 at the junction of two railroads that linked Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., with the Shenandoah Valley and Richmond. The First Battle of Bull Run, aka the First Battle of Manassas, was the first major land battle of the American Civil War.

Attractions

MANASSAS MUSEUM                       703-368-1873
www.manassasmuseum.org
9101 Prince William Street, Manassas, VA  22110
I-66 West to Exit 53 (Rte 28 South).  In downtown Manassas, go left on Main Street, through traffic light, then cross railroad tracks and stop at sign at Prince William Street, and museum is on your right.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Exhibits:  Civil War, railroads, Victorian, custom videos and Museum store.  Walking/driving and architecture tour brochure. 
PARKING:  3 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS:  Brick pathways outside, carpet walkways inside.  No steep grades.  Paths are 50 ft. long.
ENTRANCE:  Located 45 ft. from curbless section of driveway.  Doors, 70 in. wide, easily open out with pull handle located 37 in. above floor. 
PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Near main entrance.  Doors are 35 in. wide, and open in.  No turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 31 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails.  30 in. between commode and wall.  Sink height 33 in.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are written scripts available.  Open caption videos are available upon request.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits such as discovery room where visitors can handle reproduction objects.  Please call in advance.  There are documents in large print on non-glossy surface.  There is increased wattage lighting in meeting areas.
GIFT SHOP:  Aisles 38 in. wide.  Counters 42 in. high.  Clerks assist customers with special needs.  Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Accepted credit cards V and MC.  Open 10-5 Tu-Sun and Federal Holidays falling on Monday.  Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.    Admission fee.  Groups of 10 or more, $2 each.

 

MANASSAS NATIONAL BATTLEFIELD PARK    
703-361-1339                            Fax:  703-361-7106                     www.nps.gov/mana
(TTY)  703-361-7075 - temporarily out of service.  Please use Virginia Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing (711)  or email us at <mana_superintendent@nps.gov>
6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA  20109        
I-66, Exit 47, follow Rte 234 (Sudley Road) North 1/2 mile to Visitor Center entrance on right.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Two major Civil War battles - First and Second Manassas (Bull Run).

PARKING:  6 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.

TYPES OF PATHS:  Asphalt and flagstone.  A paved path at Stone Bridge and grassy areas have steep grades requiring assistance for persons in wheelchairs.  Paths are up to 1 mile long.

ENTRANCE:  Front of Visitor Center.  4 exterior steps, each 6 in. in height.  Handrail in center.  Ramps provided.  Entry doors, 30 in. wide, open automatically with a push button on the right side.  Interior steps to rest rooms.  Each step is 7 in. high.  Handrails.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Located Visitor Center basement.  Available via ramp.  Doors are 35 in. wide, and open in.  No turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 32 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails.  19  in. toilet seat height.  Sink height 33 in.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.  Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.

PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Wheelchair accessible phone.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are signing interpreters available with advance notice, and written scripts. 
For guests with visual disabilities, there are audio cassettes available at bookstore, and documents in large print on non-glossy surface.   

BOOKSTORE:  Counters 31 in. high.  Clerks assist customers with special needs. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Accepted credit cards: V, MC, DS and AE in bookstore only, not for admission.   Admission fee.  Persons with disabilities are eligible for a free lifetime “Golden Access Pass,” giving cardholder and immediate family free admission to all National Parks.  2 audio-visual programs in Visitor Center, both accessible to visitors in wheelchairs and captioned for persons with hearing disabilities.

 

Lodging

SUPER 8 MANASSAS                              703-369-1700
Fax:  703-369-4451
7249 New Market Court, Manassas, VA  20109
I-66 east bound, exit 47.  Make right at 1st light.  I-66 west bound, exit 47A, make right at 1st light.

PARKING:  8 wheelchair accessible parking spaces located next to and across from front entrance.  Space 10 ft. wide.  Accessible aisle 4 ft. wide.  Nearby ramps well marked.

ENTRANCE:  2 entry doors easily open out with vertical bar handle located 42 in. above floor.

FACILITIES:   Signage printed in contrasting colors.  Luggage handling available.  Non-smoking rooms.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Near front desk.  Doors 36 in. wide, open in.  Turns to enter.  19 in. toilet seat.  Sink height 36 in. 

PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Located at front desk.  Numbers recessed.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  5 wheelchair accessible rooms, located close to front desk, each with 2 double beds on frames with no obstruction beneath.  Cots available.  Unnecessary furniture removed upon request.  60 inch circular clearspace in room and in bathroom.  Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for a lateral transfer. Grab bar in tub.  Hand held shower heads.  Sink 36 in. high.  Handrail with the toilet.  Smoke alarm with flashing light.  Closed captioned TV or decoder.  Lever handles on doors.  Closet rods wheelchair height.  Extended drapery rod pulls.  Lowered light switches, thermostat and peep holes.

SAFETY PROCEDURES:   Guests in wheelchairs assigned to first floor rooms.  Front desk personnel made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type, in case of emergency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Accepted credit cards:  V,  MC,  AE and  DS.  No checks.  Free cable TV and Showtime.  Kids 12 and under stay free.  Game and vending machines.  Check-in 3PM, check-out 11 AM.

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