 Donations Support Education Programs at Sailor's Creek
Sam Wilson, Jr., Chief Ranger for Interpretation
Recent donations from the Chesapeake Department of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and other donors help support Sailor’s Creek education programs.
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 Become a Junior Ranger at Holliday Lake State Park
Sarah Lankford, Program Support Tech
Holliday Lake State Park will offer a Junior Ranger educational program during the month June.
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 State Parks Director Visits Virginia This Morning
Tom Cervenak
Joe Elton, Director of Virginia State Parks, made an appearance on the popular morning show in Richmond, "Virginia This Morning."
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 Raid at Martin's Station is May 11-13, 2012
Mike Brindle, park concessions manager
Wilderness Road State Park's annual Raid at Martin's Station will be held May 11-13, 2012. The event features more than 450 re-enactors and is highlighted by a Cherokee raid on the fort.
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 A Letter From the Frontier - Part 2
Capt. Joseph Martin/Billy Heck, Chief Ranger
Life on the frontier was never easy. This letter gives insight to some of the challenges. The Raid at Martin Station will be held on May 11-13, 2012
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 Explore Natural Tunnel
Amy Atwood
Explore the Tunnel Trail at Natural Tunnel State Park.
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 Original 18th Century Cabin Finds New Home
Mike Brindle
An original 18th century cabin, donated by David Robinson, is being restored at Wilderness Road State Park.
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 History Re-Forged with Martin's Station Rifle
Mike Brindle
The Friends of Wilderness Road State Park commissioned craftsmen to build an authentic Virginia longrifle which will be awarded to a lucky winner at the Raid at Martin's Station May 12, 2012.
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 Music competition at Gathering in the Gap
Aaron Davis
Gathering in the Gap hosts up and coming musicians May 26,2012.
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 Astronomy Day at Sky Meadows State Park
Christa Kermode, Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator
The whole family can enjoy the magnificent views at Sky Meadows State Park; from the beautiful landscape to the rich night sky April 28, 2012.
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 High Bridge: You Won’t Believe It Until You See It!
Zoe Rogers, Visitor Services Specialist
The majestic High Bridge is the centerpiece of High Bridge Trail State Park and is 2,422 feet long and 125 feet above the Appomattox River.
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 Get Away for a Day!
Shellie Anne
If you had one day to get away what would you do? Would you consider a Virginia State Park?
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 A letter from the Frontier
Joseph Martin (Billy Heck, Wilderness Road State Park Chief Ranger)
In this letter from Joseph Martin, written to be period correct, tells about life on the frontier in spring 1775. Raid at Martin Station is May 11-13, 2012 beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m.
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 Gold Panning Workshop
Sarah Lankford
Gold Panning Workshop at Holliday Lake State Park April 21 and April 28. 2012.
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 Triumph to tragedy reflected in “Stitch in Time” exhibit
Ida Holyfield
A "stitch in time" exhibit is open now through May 31, 2012 at Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park.
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 Songwriting competition deadline is coming up!!
Aaron Davis
The Gathering in the Gap Music Festival Songwriting Competition deadline is April 17, 2012.
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 You have got to see this place!
Shellie Anne
Sky Meadows State Park just 45 minutes from Shenandoah River State Park and less than an hour from DC! What a gem.
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 Study History at Sailor’s Creek Using Your GPS
Sam Wilson, Jr., Chief Ranger for Interpretation
Study American Civil War history while using your GPS as the Primary Research Tool!
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 Spring for Fossils
John Gresham
York River State Park will host ranger guided Fossil Frenzy Hikes on Tuesday and Wednesday April 3, 4, 10 and 11.
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 A Life’s Work Honored
Zoe Rogers, Visitor Services Specialist
Sailor Creek announces the opening of the exhibits at the park’s Visitor Center.
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