See
why Second Manassas was described by one Union soldier as the
"very votex of hell."
Audio
Tour & Guidebook Features The
battlefield of Second Manassas is truly one of the forgotten
gems of Civil War battlefields. Sure, you can drive around
the battlefield and look at the cannons and read a few plaques
but at the end of the day you probably still won't understand
what happened here in late August of 1862. But if you want
to explore this battlefield and leave it a little smarter,
then TravelBrains has created a tour just for you. We have
combined the knowledge of an expert with the power of multimedia
to create an audio-visual tour that both informs and entertains.
Listen to the stories of the men who fought the battle and
see exactly where the action occurred by looking in your
guidebook. Battle maps, famous historical photographs and
sketches help you imagine just what happened here on the
plains of Manassas. The multimedia tour is a hallmark of
TravelBrains and an absolute necessity to truly understand
the history of this great battle.
The
Audio Tour (Tape or CD)
Former
Manassas National Military Park ranger Chris Bryce will
lead you on a memorable tour of the Second Manassas Battlefield.
As a ranger at the park, Chris has conducted tours for
hundreds of visitors and foreign dignitaries. Contained
on one cassette (or CD), the tour takes you to the most
important locations on the battlefield and explains the
strategy and tactics of the commanders who fought the
battle as well as the personal stories of the soldiers
that they led.
The
TravelBrains audio tour takes approximately two hours to
complete . Listening to the audio tour in your car, you
will follow the same tour signs as the National Park's tour
route. Chris Bryce will guide you around the battlefield
covering the battle in chronological order. Dramatic battle
sound effects accompany the descriptions of the fighting
and bring the battle to life. Click on the image to see
a larger version of the tour map.
The Guide Book (40 pgs.)
Battle
Maps.
16 beautifully detailed battle maps show you the troop movements
and where the action occurred. Important battlefield locations
like Chinn Ridge and Henry Hill are highlighted. Famous
photographs of the battlefield are labeled to indicate landmarks
that can be seen today like the Stonehouse. Click
on the image to see a sample page.
Historic
Photographs. The
guidebook is loaded with photographs of the men who struggled
here and the terrain over which the fought. The images correspond
to with the narration and provide a haunting reminder of
the humanity of soldiers who were caught up in the brutal
maelstrom of the Civil War. Click on the image to
see a sample page.
That's
not all! The guidebook is filled with TravelBrains Trivia
Questions - a fun way to test your knowledge of the Civil
War. Special sections called "One for the kids"'
provide unique learning opportunities for families
traveling with children. And finally, "Did you
know?" sections provide unique insight into different
topics of the Civil War and the battlefield. Click on
the images to see samples.
The
battlefield of Second Manassas is truly one of the forgotten
gems of Civil War battlefields. Sure, you can drive around
the battlefield and look at the cannons and read a few plaques
but at the end of the day you probably still won't understand
what happened here in late August of 1862. But if you want
to explore this battlefield and leave it a little smarter,
then TravelBrains has created a tour just for you. We have
combined the knowledge of an expert with the power of multimedia
to create an audio-visual tour that both informs and entertains.
Listen to the stories of the men who fought the battle and
see exactly where the action occurred by looking in your
guidebook. Battle maps, famous historical photographs and
sketches help you imagine just what happened here on the
plains of Manassas. The multimedia tour is a hallmark of
TravelBrains and an absolute necessity to truly understand
the history of this great battle.
Former
Manassas National Military Park ranger Chris Bryce will
lead you on a memorable tour of the Second Manassas Battlefield.
As a ranger at the park, Chris has conducted tours for
hundreds of visitors and foreign dignitaries. Contained
on one cassette (or CD), the tour takes you to the most
important locations on the battlefield and explains the
strategy and tactics of the commanders who fought the
battle as well as the personal stories of the soldiers
that they led.
