The following information was supplied by Billy Heck, Interpretive Program Manager - Wilderness Road State Park:
This year’s "Raid" at Martin's Station promises to be the best yet and will be held May 7-9, 2010 at Wilderness Road State Park. This is our 10th anniversary and we have scheduled three days of excellent programs and we are expecting a record turnout for re-enactors and visitors. In partnership with the Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution we will be hosting a flag raising ceremony at the Wilderness Road Visitor Center Saturday morning at 10:00 am. This will be followed by a SAR wreath laying ceremony at the Wilderness Road Monument.
Another highlight of the event will be the unveiling of a new painting by Dann Jacobus. Dann is one of the nation’s premier frontier artist and will be presenting the park with a painting depicting Capt. Martin's return from the frontier campaigns. Gary Foreman, an award winning producer and a great friend of the park has graciously donated his time and effort to produce a new web advertisement that can be found in this blog. These programs, along with the battle scenarios, the hundreds of re-enactors, the many 18th century vendors, and the many demonstrations will make this the best colonial event of the year!
For more information, please call the park office at 276-445-3065, visit our official state website, or the friends' website dedicated to the fort.
