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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260508T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260510T140000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T212131Z
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SUMMARY:Virginia For Liberty
DESCRIPTION:Virginia For Liberty:\n1776\n\nBy the spring of 1776\, the rumbling of revolution can be felt across the American colonies and into the far corners of the wilderness. The old buffalo trace now symbolizes freedom\, though on it a dark shadow grows.  For those in the west\, community becomes key. S ettlements are a beacon of strong will and steadfast determination.  The call to unite in the midst of tyranny is heard amongst the whispers on the wind.\nTravel to Martin’s Station.  Experience the growing spirit of independence. Find wares of all types amongst the merchants and tradesmen.  Meet the illustrious individuals who traverse the trace and the indigenous peoples they encounter.  Immerse yourself in America’s story\, our story.  A story 250 years in the making.\n \nMay 8 – 10\nFriday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nSaturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.\nSunday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n\n$10 per vehicle Friday & Saturday\n$5 per vehicle on Sunday\n\nDownload Participant Application .pdf\nDownload Participant Application .docx \n\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/virginia-for-liberty/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Encampment,Historic Demonstration,Library Historic Event,Outdoor Trade Fair,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251213T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T173122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T173206Z
UID:10003024-1765620000-1765643400@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:A Frontier Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Frontier Christmas\n \nDecember 13\, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\nVarious Demonstrations from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nLantern Tour at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.\n\nAs cold winds and long shadows fill Powell’s Valley\, journey to Joseph Martin’s station for an evening of glad tidings and good cheer. Join the historic Yuletide celebration and experience the holiday season as it abounds amongst Martin’s Company.\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/frontier-christmas/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T171221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T171242Z
UID:10003023-1760090400-1760281200@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Martin's Station Fall Encampment
DESCRIPTION:Martin’s Station Fall Encampment\n \nA 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 celebration amongst our family and friends.\nOther details\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: No.\nExtra fee: 10.00 per vehicle on Friday and Saturday. 5.00 per vehicle on Sunday.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/martins-station-fall-encampment-3/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Encampment,Historic Demonstration,Library Historic Event,Outdoor Trade Fair,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250919T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T173726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T173726Z
UID:10003027-1758283200-1758456000@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Forting Up
DESCRIPTION:Forting Up\nSept. 19\, 2025 12:00 p.m. – Sept. 21\, 2025 12:00 p.m. \n \n\nImagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back. You are miles\, days\, beyond the fringes of civilization and a wooden palisade is all the stands between you and the untamed wilderness. Danger lurks within the shadows\, but opportunity arises each day with the sun. Join the men and women of Martin’s Station and immerse yourself in the lives of those who helped to forge this great nation and open America’s “first” west. \nThis program is designed to take living history and experimental archaeology to a new level. Participants will find themselves transported into the 18th century and receive a once in a lifetime experience. \nThis is a first come first serve fee-based program with limited participants.\nFor additional information\, please call the park office at 1-276-445-3065\nGeneral public visitation welcomed from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.\n\n\nOther details\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: No.\nExtra fee: Please contact the park office at 1-276-445-3065.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/forting-up/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Encampment,Historic Demonstration,Reenactor Only Event,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T165912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T170059Z
UID:10003022-1757757600-1757862000@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Unbroken: Heroines of the Virginia Frontier
DESCRIPTION:September 13\, 2025.\nProgram Presentations at 11:00 am\, 1:00 pm\, and 3:00 pm\nAcross 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 and free nation.\n \n  \n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/unbroken-heroines-of-the-virginia-frontier-25/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250901T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250901T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T165004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T165004Z
UID:10003021-1756720800-1756744200@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Apprentices And Journeymen
DESCRIPTION:Apprentices And Journeymen\nSeptember 1\, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n*Brass casting program at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n\nDuring 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.\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/apprentices-and-journeymen-2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250823T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T164359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T164359Z
UID:10003020-1755943200-1755966600@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:The Earthen Oven
DESCRIPTION:The Earthen Oven\nAugust 23\, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n*Program at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.\n*Program at 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\nBread and meat are common fare found along the western fringes of the Virginia frontier. Bread\, however\, requires certain equipment and technique to produce. *Join our bakers as they fire the oven and bake a variety of breads and treats for those seeking rest and refuge within the walls of Joseph Martin’s station.\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/the-earthen-oven/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250816T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T163725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T163725Z
UID:10003019-1755338400-1755360000@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Frontier Justice
DESCRIPTION:Frontier Justice\nAugust 16\, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n– *Program at 2:00 p.m. –\n\nLaw in the west is swift and harsh. An autocratic system overshadows theocracy. Verdicts are defined not by the law of man\, but by the nature of the offense. *Colonel Preston has arrived at Martin’s Station to convene court. Listen carefully as he hands down a deserter’s verdict and dispenses a unique brand of frontier justice.\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/frontier-justice-2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250712T163000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T162538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T162538Z
UID:10003018-1752314400-1752337800@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:As The Hammer Falls
DESCRIPTION:As The Hammer Falls\nJuly 12\, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.\n– Programs at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. –\n\nWith ties to England severed\, all imports to the American colonies have abruptly ended. Firelocks\, swords\, axes\, and knives are now necessary but in short supply. Blacksmiths across Virginia are being called upon. Without their knowledge\, skill\, and willingness to serve\, the hopes of these new united colonies may be lost. Join the blacksmiths at Martin’s Station as they demonstrate their craft and talk about supplying a company at the onset of revolution.\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/as-the-hammer-falls/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250214T012350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T012350Z
UID:10003008-1751623200-1751648400@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:A Declaration Of Independence
DESCRIPTION:A Declaration Of Independence\nJuly 4\, 2025\nA Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.\n\nThe 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 word of liberty reaches the western edges of the Virginia colony. Listen as he and his company determine how the actions of those in Congress will impact the lives and define the fate of the frontier.\n\n\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/declaration-of-independence/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250628T170000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250214T010749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T010749Z
UID:10003007-1751104800-1751130000@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:A Shot Of Vengeance
DESCRIPTION:A Shot Of Vengeance\nJune 28\, 2025.\nPrograms at 10:00 am\, 12:00 pm\, 2:00 pm and  4:00 pm\n\nArtillery lends dignity to what would otherwise be considered a vulgar brawl. Join the artillery encampment at Martin’s Station\, visit with “Vengeance” and her crew\, and experience the equipment and techniques of artillery on the frontier during the American Revolution.\n\n\n\n\n\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/a-shot-of-vengeance/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250211T221145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T221145Z
UID:10003006-1749895200-1749913200@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:In Defense Of Liberty
DESCRIPTION:In Defense Of Liberty\nJune 14\, 2025.\nProgram at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.\n\nThe shadow of revolution darkens Powell’s Valley. Provisions are laid. Powder and ball are gathered. Journey to Martin’s Station and join the men of Fincastle County as they prepare to travel to Shepherdstown. Upon assembly\, if necessity commands\, they will defend the liberty of Virginia.\n\n\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/in-defense-of-liberty/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250614T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250211T215107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T221017Z
UID:10003005-1749895200-1749913200@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:The Thread Of Independence
DESCRIPTION:In Defense Of Liberty\nJune 14\, 2025.\nPrograms at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.\n\nThe Battle of Bunker Hill is now infamous. The effects of revolution are spilling onto the Virginia frontier and men have mustered\, preparing to march in defense of liberty. A heartfelt symbol of home is presented\, both as a reminder and a warning. Sit amongst the women of Martin’s Station\, hear the talk of sacrifice and hardship\, and watch as they sew the very symbol with which this new nation will solidify its freedom.\n\n\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/thread-of-independence/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250607T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T161647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T161647Z
UID:10003017-1749290400-1749312000@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:National Trails Day
DESCRIPTION:National Trails Day\nJune 7\, 2025.\nProgram at 1:00 p.m.\nHike at 2:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nVisit Wilderness Road State Park on National Trails Day to create and customize your own hiking stick. We provide the sticks. You provide the creativity. Afterwards join our rangers as they lead you on a mile long hike along the Pioneer Trail where you will search for Virginia’s unique natural and cultural history. \nProgram at 1 p.m. \nHike at 2 p.m. \nTrack chair is available for those who wish to participate but have accessibility needs. Registration in advance is recommended. \n\n\nAbout National Trails Day\nOn the first Saturday of June\, Virginia State Parks celebrates National Trails Day\, an annual event encouraging outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels to explore hiking\, biking and equestrian trails. Virginia’s 43 state parks offer guided hikes\, trail maintenance workshops and volunteer opportunities to highlight trail stewardship and the importance of preserving trails for future generations. \n\n\n\n\n\nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/national-trails-day/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250219T160751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T161743Z
UID:10003016-1747476000-1747497600@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Kids To Parks Day
DESCRIPTION:Kids To Parks Day\nMay 17\, 2025.\n11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n\n\nExplore Virginia’s frontier through the eyes of a child. Visit with the men of Martin’s company as they immerse you in the life of a frontier soldier. Interact with historic craftsmen and learn about the life and work of the young apprentice. Culminate your visit with games and hands on opportunities that will serve as a reminder of the people that called the west their home.\n\n\nAbout National Kids to Parks Day\nVirginia State Parks celebrates National Kids to Parks Day on the third Saturday in May by offering a variety of fun\, family-friendly activities\, from nature scavenger hunts and ranger-led hikes to fishing clinics and flora and fauna wagon rides. This annual event encourages kids to explore the outdoors while learning about wildlife and engaging in hands-on environmental education. \n\n\n\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/kids-to-parks-day/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250214T012958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T012958Z
UID:10003009-1746784800-1746975600@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Virginia: America’s First Frontier - A 250th Celebration
DESCRIPTION:America’s First Frontier: A 250th Celebration\nIn the spring of 1775\, men\, women\, and children head west\, deep into the untamed wilderness. The trace they follow leads to a life of freedom. However\, the journey is shrouded by the onset of a great revolution. Community becomes key. Settlements a beacon in the wilderness. Travel to Martin’s Station: Virginia’s final point of rest and resupply. Find wares of all types amongst the merchants and tradesmen. Meet the famed individuals who traverse the trace and the indigenous peoples they encounter. Immerse yourself in a story 250 years in the making. Join us in celebrating Virginia: America’s First Frontier. \n\nOther details\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: No.\nExtra fee: 10.00 per vehicle on Friday and Saturday. 5.00 per vehicle on Sunday.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/virginia-americas-first-frontier-250/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Encampment,Historic Demonstration,Library Historic Event,Outdoor Trade Fair,Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20250211T213239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T220144Z
UID:10003004-1744452000-1744470000@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Even Temper: The Art of Hardening Steel in a Frontier Forge
DESCRIPTION:Even Temper: The Art of Hardening Steel in a Frontier Forge\nApril 12\, 2025. 10:00 a.m. – *3:00 p.m.\n– *Program at 4:30 –\n\nFlame and hammer. The tools and importance of the blacksmith have been the same for centuries. On the vast Virginia frontier of the late 18th century\, the skills of a smith were highly desired\, though deeply bound in the nature of the trade. Witness the blacksmiths of Martin’s Station temper steel and create a masterpiece from deep within in the heart of our frontier forge.\n \nOther details:\nStandard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.\nExtra fee: No.\nRegistration required: No.\nChildren welcome: Yes.\nPhone: 276-445-3065\nEmail Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/even-temper-the-art-of-hardening-steel-in-a-frontier-forge/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241214T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241214T180000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20240301T211353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T211353Z
UID:10002161-1734170400-1734199200@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:A Frontier Christmas
DESCRIPTION:As cold winds and long shadows fill Powell’s Valley\, journey to Joseph Martin’s station for an evening of glad tidings and good cheer. Join the historic Yuletide celebration and experience the holiday season as it abounds amongst Martin’s Company. \n 
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/a-frontier-christmas/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reenactment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20241013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20240301T211320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T211320Z
UID:10002160-1728637200-1728831600@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Martin’s Station Fall Encampment
DESCRIPTION: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 celebration amongst our family and friends.
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/martins-station-fall-encampment-2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Encampment,Historic Demonstration
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240928T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033811
CREATED:20240302T000500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T010313Z
UID:10002159-1727553600-1727557200@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:A Beacon in the Wilderness
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresentations will be from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm and 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/a-beacon-in-the-wilderness-2/2024-09-28/2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lantern-1-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240928T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240928T200000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240302T000500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T010313Z
UID:10002158-1727550000-1727553600@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:A Beacon in the Wilderness
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresentations will be from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm and 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/a-beacon-in-the-wilderness-2/2024-09-28/1/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Lantern-1-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240914T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240302T010813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T010813Z
UID:10002155-1726326000-1726329600@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Face The Frontier: An 18th Century Experience
DESCRIPTION:Groups will leave from the Martin’s Station parking lot at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. \nThis is a one mile\, easy to moderate\, immersive walk. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. \nImagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back. You are miles\, days\, beyond the fringes of civilization and a wooden palisade is all the stands between you and the untamed wilderness. Danger lurks within the shadows\, but opportunity arises each day. Meet the men and women of the western frontier who made this reality their own. Immerse yourself in the journey of those who traveled the trace. \n$5.00 Parking Fee
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/face-the-frontier-an-18th-century-experience/2024-09-14/2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Immersion-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240302T010813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T010813Z
UID:10002154-1726311600-1726315200@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Face The Frontier: An 18th Century Experience
DESCRIPTION:Groups will leave from the Martin’s Station parking lot at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. \nThis is a one mile\, easy to moderate\, immersive walk. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. \nImagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back. You are miles\, days\, beyond the fringes of civilization and a wooden palisade is all the stands between you and the untamed wilderness. Danger lurks within the shadows\, but opportunity arises each day. Meet the men and women of the western frontier who made this reality their own. Immerse yourself in the journey of those who traveled the trace. \n$5.00 Parking Fee
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/face-the-frontier-an-18th-century-experience/2024-09-14/1/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Immersion-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240902T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240902T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240301T211430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T211430Z
UID:10002153-1725289200-1725292800@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Apprentices and Journeymen
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/apprentices-and-journeymen/2024-09-02/2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240902T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240902T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240301T211430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T211430Z
UID:10002152-1725274800-1725278400@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Apprentices and Journeymen
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/apprentices-and-journeymen/2024-09-02/1/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Andy-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240810T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240301T211450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T004727Z
UID:10002164-1723302000-1723305600@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Rough and Tumble: Sport on the Western Frontier
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresentations will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.\n$5.00 Parking Fee
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/rough-and-tumble-sport-on-the-western-frontier/2024-08-10/2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Boxing-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240301T211450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T004727Z
UID:10002163-1723287600-1723291200@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Rough and Tumble: Sport on the Western Frontier
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPresentations will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.\n$5.00 Parking Fee
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/rough-and-tumble-sport-on-the-western-frontier/2024-08-10/1/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Boxing-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240714T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240302T010651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T010651Z
UID:10002147-1720810800-1720958400@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:Unbroken: Heroines of the Virginia Frontier
DESCRIPTION: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 and free nation. \n$5.00 parking fee
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/unbroken-heroines-of-the-virginia-frontier/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Seminar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Womens-Weekend-1.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240704T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240302T004018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T004241Z
UID:10002146-1720105200-1720108800@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:A Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION: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 frontier. \nPresentations will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on July 4th.\n$5.00 Parking Fee
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/a-declaration-of-independence/2024-07-04/2/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Reenactment,Seminar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Declaration-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240704T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240704T120000
DTSTAMP:20260613T033812
CREATED:20240302T004018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240302T004241Z
UID:10002145-1720090800-1720094400@reenactingschedule.org
SUMMARY:A Declaration of Independence
DESCRIPTION: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 frontier. \nPresentations will be from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm on July 4th.\n$5.00 Parking Fee
URL:https://reenactingschedule.org/event/a-declaration-of-independence/2024-07-04/1/
LOCATION:Wilderness Road State Park\, 8051 Wilderness Rd.\, Ewing\, VA\, 24248\, United States
CATEGORIES:Historic Demonstration,Reenactment,Seminar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://reenactingschedule.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Declaration-1.jpg
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