If history were taught in the form of stories, it would never be forgotten.
– Rudyard Kipling
A long summer has given way to autumn. The harvest of Powell’s Valley abounds. Our community is gathering to give thanks and celebrate the fruits of their hard labor. Journey to Joseph Martin’s Station, on the far reaches of the Virginia frontier, and visit with skilled tradesmen, mingle with tidewater merchants, and enjoy a majestic […]
Three hundred thousand men, women, and children traveled through Powell’s Valley onto a new frontier. With civilization behind them, a new life lay before them. As darkness descends, make your way to Martin’s Station, and interact with our nation’s past as history is illuminated by the candlelight glow. Presentations will be from 7:00 pm to […]
Three hundred thousand men, women, and children traveled through Powell’s Valley onto a new frontier. With civilization behind them, a new life lay before them. As darkness descends, make your way to Martin’s Station, and interact with our nation’s past as history is illuminated by the candlelight glow. Presentations will be from 7:00 pm to […]
Groups will leave from the Martin’s Station parking lot at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This is a one mile, easy to moderate, immersive walk. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Imagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back. You are miles, days, beyond the […]
Groups will leave from the Martin’s Station parking lot at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. This is a one mile, easy to moderate, immersive walk. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Imagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back. You are miles, days, beyond the […]
During the 18th century, master craftsmen taught skills and labor through apprenticeships. The techniques learned were invaluable and became a necessary part of the labor force needed to build a new nation. Join the apprentices and masters of Martin’s Station as they explain their guilds and demonstrate their skills.
During the 18th century, master craftsmen taught skills and labor through apprenticeships. The techniques learned were invaluable and became a necessary part of the labor force needed to build a new nation. Join the apprentices and masters of Martin’s Station as they explain their guilds and demonstrate their skills.
Amongst the colonies and along the western frontier, stations were a common point of social interaction. With shared food and company, these waypoints were a consistent source of “entertainment”. Journey along Boone’s Trace, stop at Martin’s Station, and experience games played, races held, and contests that would sometimes go array. Presentations will be from 11:00 […]
Amongst the colonies and along the western frontier, stations were a common point of social interaction. With shared food and company, these waypoints were a consistent source of “entertainment”. Journey along Boone’s Trace, stop at Martin’s Station, and experience games played, races held, and contests that would sometimes go array. Presentations will be from 11:00 […]
Across Virginia, women made the journey into the wilderness with hearts full of hope. They established new homes and created opportunities for generations to come. Travel the hunter’s trace to Martin’s Station and join the women of Powell’s Valley as they harness the unbreakable spirit and pay homage to the women who birthed a new […]
The Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, leaving ties to the English crown in ruin and the North American colonies in an open state of rebellion. Join Captain Martin as he examines his copy of the declaration and determines how the actions of those in Congress will impact the lives of those settled […]
The Second Continental Congress ratified the Declaration of Independence, leaving ties to the English crown in ruin and the North American colonies in an open state of rebellion. Join Captain Martin as he examines his copy of the declaration and determines how the actions of those in Congress will impact the lives of those settled […]
On the eve of the American Revolution, fathers and sons mustered for the inevitable conflict between the colonies and England. The frontier was no stranger to the hardships of war and needed little preparation. Join Martin’s company as they dissect and discuss the weapons and accruements used by Virginians on the frontier and the battlefields […]
By May of 1775, men, women, and children headed west, deep into the harsh wilderness. They followed the trace that led to a life of freedom. However, that freedom was overshadowed by hardships. The further onto the western fringe they traveled, the more important community became. Journey to Martin’s Station: Virginia’s final point of rest […]
A long summer has given way to autumn. The harvest of Powell’s Valley abounds. Our community is gathering to give thanks and celebrate the fruits of their hard labor. Journey to Joseph Martin’s Station, on the far reaches of the Virginia frontier, and visit with skilled tradesmen, mingle with tidewater merchants, and enjoy a majestic […]
Law on the western front is swift and harsh. An autocratic system overshadows theocracy. Verdicts are defined by the law of religion and man. Witness Colonel Preston convene court, and listen carefully as he hands down verdicts and dispenses his unique brand of frontier justice.
Land. It is the only guarantee of the frontier. Many travel the trace to obtain it, though its claim is not as easy as simple occupation. Colonel Preston has arrived at Martin’s Station and invites you to join the surveyors of the Transylvania Land Company. Learn the process of mapping and surveying, as well as […]
By May of 1775, men, women, and children were heading west, deep into the harsh wilderness. They follow a trace that leads them to a life of freedom. However, that freedom is often overshadowed by hardships, the likes of which many have never known. The further onto the western fringe they travel, the more important […]
‘Tell me and I forget.
Teach me and I remember.
Involve me and I learn.’
– Benjamin Franklin
