Historic Martin's
StationHistoric Martin's
Stationat Wilderness Road State Park
Special Programs
May
11 -
13 :
Raid at Martin's Station
Join us as we
slip into the shadows of Virginia's 1776 Wilderness. You will see and hear
history come alive as more
than 300 living historians re-enact life at
Joseph Martin's frontier fort. Watch as two cultures clash and the flames of war
are once again ignited on Virginia's frontier. Activities include tours of
Cherokee Warrior and Colonial Militia camps, frontier fort life, and 18th
century merchants and colonial traders selling their wares. There will be a
special Sons of the American Revolution historical ceremony and wreath laying,
Saturday at 10:00 am. Wilderness Road State Park will also be hosting an artisan
show which will highlight some of the nation's premier artisans and their
craftsmanship. Throughout the weekend there will be various seminars on 18th
century topics conducted by world renowned historians and lecturers,
and in honor of Mothers Day we will present
The Frontier Woman program
on Sunday at 11:00am.
The highlight of this event will be the
frontier battles between Cherokee Warriors and the settlers of Martin's Station.
The first battle will occur Saturday at 1 pm, the special night battle will take
place Saturday night at 8:30 pm.
*
Fri. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
: Admission $5
Adults, $1 Children.
Special Night Battle Saturday
night 8:30 pm : Admission $3 per vehicle.
October
12 -
14
: Martin's Station Fall Encampment
Wilderness Road State Park brings the frontier to life
with a weekend of history and adventure. At Historic Martin's Station, you will
be immersed in living history; you will meet historical figures such as Joseph
Martin, John Redd,
Ebenezer Titus and others. Visit an 18th
century market fair and meet skilled colonial tradesmen and participate in life
as it was on Virginia's frontier.
*
Fri. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
: Admission $5
Adults, $1 Children
Special evening hours Saturday night
6:00 pm
- 7:00
pm
December 1 : A Frontier Christmas
Join us
for a festive, yuletide celebration of music, dancing and caroling as the
Christmas spirit illuminates the
*
Saturday, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
(free admission, parking rates apply).
Militia Musters
* Program
presentation Saturday and Sunday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
June 23
: The Longhunters
* Program presentation
Saturday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
News spreads
across Virginia's frontier that
on
July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia
approved a Declaration of
Independence, severing the colonies' ties to
the British Crown.
Join the
men and women at Martin's
Station
as they receive this news of liberty.
* Program
presentation Wednesday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
July 7 : Skills on the Frontier
Survival on the frontier depended on
the skills brought with the settlers as they moved west.
Join the settlers at Martin's Station as they demonstrate skills such as
blacksmithing, gunsmithing, and hide tanning using 18th century tools and
techniques.
* Program
presentation Saturday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
* Special evening program, "Liberty
or Death" (See evening programs)
July
14 - 15
:
The Grandest Valley
"There commences a rich valley...and
lies very well, with vast quantities of black walnut, and wild cherries. Great
signs of old Indian towns...Very good springs - bold creeks, big enough for
mills - great quantities of corn, sufficient to support great stocks for many
years."
Joseph Martin
1769 - during first attempt at settlement.
Join us as we discuss the valley and it's importance to
those who settled here in the 18th century.
In the spring of 1776, the Cherokee began a devastating war against the
inhabitants living on the fringes of Virginia's frontier.
In retaliation, the frontier militias marched against the Cherokee and
thus began the great campaign of '76.
Join us as Capt. Martin and his men prepare for the march.
* Program presentation Saturday and
Sunday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
18th century clothing and fashion can be described as complicated at best.
Many factors, including social status, ethnicity, location, and vocation
influenced and sometimes dictated the clothing worn.
Join us as we explore the clothing and fashion of colonial Virginia and
circumstances that influenced change.
* Program presentation Saturday and
Sunday at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
* Special evening program, "Mad
Anne Bailey" (See evening programs)
Evening Programs
July
7
:
Liberty or Death
As Patrick Henry gave his famous speech, militias were being formed across
Virginia. It was time to stand for
King or Congress! Join Capt. Martin
as he issues a call to arms and experience the birth of independence on
Virginia's Frontier.
*Saturday,
8:00
pm
August 11 :
Alarm at Martin's
Station
Attack is
imminent. Prepare yourself for a night of danger as a hostile war party
approaches Martin's Station. Will you stand with Captain Martin in defending
hearth and home?
*Saturday, 8:30 pm
November 10 : Mad Anne Bailey
Mad with
grief following her first husband's death in the Battle of Point Pleasant, Anne
became infamous for handling a horse, a hatchet and a longrifle as well as any
man on the frontier.
*Saturday,
5:00
pm
This is a fun, educational program for kids. Children
will experience the life of their frontier forefathers.
* Kids ages 6 to 12
can participate in this program.
Monday
- Thursday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
*
Thursday Awards Day
* pre-registration
required
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