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. 

The park features a number of walking and hiking trails, which allows visitors to explore the land and understand where the various facets of its history occurred. The primary trail travels roughly a half mile to Route 50, including a trip over the old stone bridge. 

Group Tours are available at Ball's Bluff Regional Park in Leesburg. To schedule a private tour for your group, please send your request to Friendsofballsbluff@gmail.com 

Your students will step into the past when they visit the Carlyle House. Learn about the events that led up to the American Revolution and Carlyle House’s involvement. Or see objects recovered through archaeology which reveal the intimate details of everyday life at Carlyle House during the 18th century. Each program meets Virginia Standards of Learning.

NOVA Park’s longest natural surface trail is the 19.6 mile Bull Run-Occoquan hiking trail, which connects Bull Run, Hemlock Overlook, Bull Run Marina and Fountainhead Regional Parks. Perfect for hikers or those on horseback, this incredible path takes visitors through more than 5,000 acres of scenic woodlands. Along this track one will also find one of the region’s richest untapped historic resources.

Visit Bull Run Occoquan Trail Page

NOVA Park’s longest natural surface trail is the 19.6 mile Bull Run-Occoquan hiking trail, which connects Bull Run, Hemlock Overlook, Bull Run Marina and Fountainhead Regional Parks. Perfect for hikers or those on horseback, this incredible path takes visitors through more than 5,000 acres of scenic woodlands. Along this track one will also find one of the region’s richest untapped historic resources.

Visit Bull Run Occoquan Trail Page

Tinner Hill is rich in history and there are several onsite markers which provide compelling stories of their own. Near the park entrance are a pair of interpretive panels that help explain what occurred at the site, as well providing some background on the individuals who were at the center of the struggle. The borders of the home of Joseph Tinner -  of those individuals - is still visible at the site. 

Temple Hall also boasts the AV Symington Visitor Center, an LEED Gold Certified building. The center includes a multi-purpose room that can be used for meetings and gatherings of various types, including birthday parties, exhibits highlighting agriculture in Loudoun County (past and present), public restrooms and office facilities. The adjacent exhibit barn features opportunities for children and adults to get “up close” to a variety of farm animals and learn about their care and feeding. It also features hands-on exhibits related to farming and agriculture. 

Turning Point Plaza honors the women who were imprisoned at the Occoquan Workhouse located across from the current Occoquan Regional Park. In 1917, women suffragists were the first political group to protest in front of the White House. As a result, hundreds of women seeking the right to vote were imprisoned at both the D.C. Jail and the Occoquan Workhouse, part of the Lorton Prison complex.

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