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Two battles were fought here, in 1861 and 1862. The First Battle of Manassas was nearly a defeat for the Confederates. But then General Thomas Jackson arrived on the scene with his Virginia infantry, who stopped the Union troops. Another Rebel general pointed to Jackson's men and said they were standing fast, "like a stone wall". And so Jackson acquired the nickname Stonewall.
After a very bloody fight, the Confederates won. The center of the fighting was Henry Hill, where a lone farmhouse stood. Inside, Judith Henry, an elderly woman, refused to budge. After the battle, her body was found under the bed. Today, the house stands next to a monument to the Union troops who also fell during this terrible battle.
The Second Battle was fought in 1862. Again, the Confederates won. It was the first indication that they just might win the war. By the way, the Yankees refer to this as the Battle of Bull Run, after nearby Bull Run Creek.
To better understand the battle, and obtain information on the walking and driving tours, please go to the Visitors Center first. Also, be sure to examine the displays inside.