Matthews Hill at Bull Run, The Fighting Begins: First Manassas 160

The First Battle of Manassas opened in earnest on this slight hill and quickly heated up before becoming the most costly battle in American history up to that time. Join Garry Adelman for the full rundown, as well as a special look at two cannons from the battle that were placed on Matthews Hill in 2021.
This video is part of our Battlefield Tour Series commemorating the 160th Anniversary of First Manassas. You can view the full playlist here: • The Armies Arrive at T...
The American Battlefield Trust preserves America’s hallowed battlegrounds and educates the public about what happened there and why it matters. We permanently protect these battlefields for future generations as a lasting and tangible memorial to the brave soldiers who fought in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Civil War.

[@alanwatkins5782]

The man is a joy, i am a 63 year old english reb, and i dont have anybody that is even slightly interested in my 50 year old interest, so this man is talking just me. Thank you Gary.

[@billmonteith1161]

@Alan Watkins I seem to see more English fans on this sight. Does the War Between the States drive some interest among English history buffs?

[@alanwatkins5782]

@@billmonteith1161 we have some groups around, but not as many. I have a rebel battle flag on my back, and that has given me a lot of grief from people.

[@k.r.truthseeker7156]

Gary's the man!! Love his enthusiasm. Keep doing you Gary!!

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

LOVE this guys enthusiasm and mannerisms makes the history COME ALIVE!

[@michaelamanek8908]

Gary does a great job. I was a volunteer presidential docent for 9 years and loved doing history tours. Gary is very knowledgeable and is so excited about history he brings it to life ! I look forward to these videos. Thank you !

[@outdoorlife5396]

I think Gary gets off talking about the battles. LOL. He does do a good job and you can tell he is interested in the topics.

[@stonesinmyblood27]

Don’t calm down please! Your enthusiasm is contagious 👍

[@Jefferson196]

Thanks for making history fun and exciting....

[@rls1662]

Good grief! We all had it wrong... Garry is running on pure adrenaline! No caffeine? Now THAT'S excitement thru presentation!

[@eltharhunter8164]

THIS IS AWESOME! MORE MORE!!! I'll bring coffee!

[@ikke640424153]

Please don't cut back on the entousiasm, i enjoy it every time.

[@sharkusvelarde]

Haha, I don't think he could if he wanted to.

[@gaylewright8270]

Excellent as usual, ABT! Gotta love Garry's enthusiasm! Thanks, y'all.

[@johnp9402]

I really like the animated map

[@kurtc6302]

Gary revs up excitement !!!

[@dadsongs]

Gary hits another one over the wall! Thanks! Wow, and an original artillery piece! I'll have to visit.

[@pamelaoliver8442]

Never "calm down" Please do give us MORE

[@michaelmorgan9824]

Great job Garry and crew!! Outstanding as a word does not do it justice!! Keep it up!!

[@calvertguthrie]

I don't how you can remain so calm, Gary. If I I had your job, I'd be slipping into full fugue state derangement. You handle it well. You're passion is delightful. More, please!

[@kaycox5555]

No! Garry! Please GET some caffeine...I love your animation and excitement! Thank you all.

[@AB-wf4gt]

Nope, you’re awesome Keep doing what you do !!!

[@PathfinderHistory]

No need to calm down Garry! You be you! 🙂

[@timmylee41]

Gary you the man

[@2DSTORMS]

Gary, your story telling is fantastic and your energy is perfect.

[@richardglady3009]

Thank you for the video. Coming from Scottsdale, AZ, I am just thankful you are making and posting these videos. Garry...don’t change a thing about yourself!

[@jsand627]

Keep it going Gary! Love the energy! The maps showing the troop movements are also a great addition.

[@miwinterdays6707]

Your enthusiasm is great! The drone shots would be a neat touch. Seeing the battlefield from above while you explain things.

[@37138-BIBLEBELT]

I clearly dont need to say this but going to anyways, please do not tone down ur enthusiasm the team and you are perfect videos are awesome and your energy just flows with how you telling the stories so plz dont stop 😂 keep drinking that decaf

[@timmylongstroke7812]

Great energy, don't change a thing.

[@tempo529]

I love your enthusiasm! So much more interesting than other historians droning on and on...like my 10th grade history teacher(he was very intelligent and nice but a zzzzz to listen to) you are a breath of fresh air!

[@texmexfla]

Great narrative and analysis of the terrain. Glad this hallowed ground is open to the public.

[@keithminnich4017]

Love this channel, and love your enthusiasm, Gary! No need to tone it down in the slightest. You are great!

[@rvail136]

WOW!!!!! Love what you guys are doing.

[@bowhuntr81]

Love all the videos for Manassas 160 today, but this one is really good!

[@jeffnelson4167]

The only thing I want is for you to continue making these Garry!! Thank you!

[@MayoFilms83]

My favorite uniforms at First Manassas was the 11th NY Fire Zouaves wearing gray jackets and red battle shirts.

[@hhitchings]

Garry I like you for the way you are. Keep up the awesome work you do and I am loving the Manassas videos.

[@pennman9533]

I've been watching and enjoying Gary for over 25 years. Living in Pennsylvania he was on PCN (Pennsylvania Cable Network) during the anniversary days of the Battle of Gettysburg. He would team up with Tim Smith and Gary was even more "enthused" back then. They kind of reminded me of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. With of course Gary playing Jerry's part.

[@billmonteith1161]

Another vote for not calming down. These are fantastic videos and your passion and the passion of your colleagues is what puts them over the top. Thank you always.

[@blukeblue1235]

Animated map is top notch. Good addition!

[@missmissy2490]

Thank you so much!

[@edwardaustin740]

You've gained a subscriber. I love learning more on the civil war. They way you present it is awsome. Thanks

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thanks!!

[@jimadelsperger3305]

So appreciative of these videos! keep up the good work and yes I am glad you toned it down a bit!

[@eevvaann11]

This stuff is amazing! Keep up the amazing work! I am so glad I was able to see these places in person but now to have some more history makes these places even cooler!

[@warrenmotts8690]

Gary, Great presentation your enthusiasm is wonderful. Your love of history and your ability to tell it is shows. Do not let anybody get you to tone down and make it boring like many. Keep History Alive!!!

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

Thanks Warren! GA

[@tompetkovsky1287]

Enjoy the enthusiasm. Keep up the good work

[@markaurelius9149]

LOVE IT! KEEP DOING WHAT YOU'RE DOING! IT WORKS!

[@spike-bubble]

MORE, MORE, MORE!!!

[@JD-kg3mx]

GREAT JOB! You remind me of one of my history teachers from Jr HS - The passion and stories given so much enthusiasm pulled me in and held me. fascinating.

[@blukeblue1235]

I was at the 125th Manassas. 33rd Va. We wore blue! Heat was BAD! We faced the red shirted Rhode Island boys.

[@stevenbeck286]

Great talk, Gary! The carriages on the Dahlgren Boat Howitzers, as odd as they look, are original; they were made to be easily transportable by manpower alone, without the horses used by the army's artillery outfits. As far as I know, that's exactly how the 71st New York got them to Manassas - hauling them on ropes. I'm glad to see that Fairfax County didn't squirrel them away, and that they're out in view as they should be!

[@maxmedlin4875]

Yes much better Gary. I love the animated or maybe as you talk , red arrows can show where the position of the troops were so we can see the tree line they marched from . Remember battles covered large pieces of ground and for us newbies and learning to this channel we are not all historians .. Many moving parts

[@ImageProMultimedia]

Gary, you're the man. Don't ever change. Stay the same forever.

[@andmol]

I found this channel through your cooperation with the historical wargamers over at Little Wars TV - now I can't get enough of Gary! Would love to see you do a video after downing a black caffeinated coffee, though! 😀

[@johnresto1603]

Great job as always

[@gstone42]

Great Video!

[@michaelbee2165]

Bee arrived by rail from the Shenandoah too. He was under Johnston. Love your excitement and knowledge of the history.

[@stevearchtoe7039]

This is excellent!

[@lxtx99v12]

Love the enthusiasm, I got so excited too when I saw those guns!! Could not believe they were also in the location they were firing 😱 4K drones would be nice 👍

[@jasonskaggs5538]

Gary, you rock man. Keep it up

[@joemabry9643]

Thank you!

[@tommytodd9073]

I love your passion,, don't change anything please.

[@lanemeyer9350]

He’s great to listen to

[@BigmanKris]

You guys are the best. Love all your video’s. Thank you !

[@grayyoung6109]

It almost seems like you were an eye witness. Great job

[@beerye9331]

Yeppers...We Want More.

[@generalsmite7167]

I would like to visit bull run as I live so close

[@andrewzy]

Amazing work Gary

[@starlessaeon3972]

Great content 👌

[@truthseekeratheist9105]

I love your video and how well you describe the key points. First Bull Run always was confusing to me. Maybe because it was the first major battle and there was little well coordinated action. But I would be more interested in the 71st New York under Col Martin. Col Vosburgh having died two months prior. My 3rd great grandfather George Andrew Buckingham was a Major in the 71st NY and fought in 1st Bull Run. I know he was definitely in the thick of the action given what type of person he was. There was a Mathew Brady photograph of the 71st’s officers in front of their HQs at the Washington DC Naval Yard. George was in the photo. I’d like to hear more about the 71st NY’s role in the battle. I know they were commended by Col. Burnside for forming a rear guard during the chaotic Union retreat.

[@adams8434]

Y'all have the coolest job.

[@samdown1914]

Hello from the uk!

[@paschaholtry2756]

Keep the contagious enthusiasm for me too please💯😂❗️

[@williamolenick7798]

Animated map is a great addition!!

[@kevspss]

The Union lost the battle so it’s First Manassas.

[@calenoch8813]

Drone shots would be cool

[@MatthewQuinn-o4s]

Gonna use this with my 11th grade US History class tomorrow!

[@leemarlin9415]

You don’t need to tone down there’s nothing wrong with enthusiasm.

[@Chadlcarroll]

It's actually why i keep coming back. This guy is always psyched about this stuff. The best kind of historian (to me).

[@seth197725]

Literally thinking his enthusiasm is awesome 2 seconds before i read your post!

[@the_realalpharius9715]

you guys going to do anything out west?

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

We did KY and WV last Nov., NC in May and hope to do TN later this year!

[@the_realalpharius9715]

@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust I was thinking farther......how about the Gettysburg of the west?

[@slimeydon]

I had an ancestor in the 71st New York who was wounded on Mattews Hill

[@paschaholtry2756]

Gunna use this on my test . I kno I’ll get that A no doubt

[@mr.billofcourse.2893]

Gary, thanks for the video. Are coming for a return visit on August 29th for the 2nd battle of Manassas? I live close by and might show up.

[@derekrupert2013]

My favorite place shares my nickname….”Buck Hill”

[@jamesr9227]

You're naturally caffeinated!

[@dadsongs]

I'm curious about the wheels on that reconstructed artillery piece. Are they typical and/or correct? Not a criticism....Just like to know.

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

Thomas Jackson from VA, brigade

[@the_realalpharius9715]

get this man an monster

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😆😆😆😆😆

[@NJcruiser]

You kinda skipped over Buck Hill for the confederate holding position it seems.

[@AmericanBattlefieldTrust]

I skipped a lot! You are correct. GA

[@NJcruiser]

@@AmericanBattlefieldTrust The only reason i say that is that I love the stone house at its base.

[@MrHardPressed]

4 cannons: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John- They preach the Gospel! The Yankees were not converted, but they did repent so to speak- the turned and ran!

[@marianmarek7299]

Hit the like button! 😀

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

71st major Ellis is later e 124ny vol INF

[@jorgemartinpaez4376]

2nd RI INF Elisha Rhodes Regt, 1st MN they will fight at Gettysburg a crucial moment

[@gregoneill1495]

The volunteers signed up for 3 months