If you live in Manassas, Virginia for more than a couple of years, you are probably aware of two things: Manassas is a train town and the First and Second Battles of Manassas (also called the First and Second Battles of Bull Run) were fought here during the American Civil War.
Our area has a long history prior to the Civil War. Before you read about the 150th Anniversary celebrations, the following is a quick review to bring you to 1873, the year Manassas was established as a town in Virginia.
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