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Battle of Middleburg | Mt. Defiance Historic Park

Historic buildings & markers

tavern at mt. defiance

Visit the historic civil war-era buildings still standing at Mt. Defiance, including a blacksmith's shop and cottage, both of which were actually on site during the battle and played a roll in forces taking cover. Guests are not permitted inside the structures but are free to walk the grounds surrounding. 

All Three Holiday Light Shows are NOW OPEN!

The most wonderful time of the year is here! NOVA Parks’ three holiday light shows are NOW OPEN. Visit Bull Run Festival of Lights, Meadowlark’s Winter Walk of Lights, and Ice & Lights—The Winter Village at Cameron Run to ring in the holiday season. Buy tickets early to secure your preferred dates and times!

Climb UPton is OPEN WEEKENDS!

Climb UPton will be open 10am to 7pm on weekends through November 23, and on Veterans Day, November 11! Take on the Mid-Atlantic's largest ropes course with 90 elements across three challenge levels.