1. Wilderness Road State Park Special Events 2010Route 2 Box
115 (276) 445-3065 Ewing, VA 24248 www.virginiastateparks.gov May
October 29-30 5-7 - Raid at Martins StationPumpkins in the Park /
Join us for the 10th anniversary of the Haunted Trail Hayride Raid
at Martin's Station. Slip into the shadows of Virginia's1776
frontier and see history come aliveWilderness Road and Lee County
Tourism as cultures clash and the ames of Committee join forces to
present a war ignite. Tour Cherokee warrior and colonial
militiaHalloween spectacular youll never forget.camps, experience
frontier fort life, and buy unusual The event is highlighted by the
Haunted Trailwares from 18th century merchants andRide., a hayride
along the Wilderness Road Trailcolonial traders. Admission is $5
for adults andcomplete with scary incidents The Haunted$1 for
children. Special night battle is $3 per vehicl eTrail Ride, will
be o ered Friday and Saturdaynight. Additionally, on Saturday there
will beTrunk and Treat and along with aSeptembercostume contest.
11Community Appreciation Open HousePumpkin painting, face painting,
and spooky music round out the fun.The park is excited about
holding the secondIt is $3 per vehicle on Friday night and annual
Community Appreciation Day. Lunch is on us ( a hot dog, $5 on
Saturday. chips and drink ). Don't miss a free lunch and the day
will be lledowutg activities and fun. The park opensDecember at 8
a.m., and there will be a ceremony before lunch when we
willespecially remember the vicitms of September 11,2001. 3-4
Christmas Past and Present Enjoy historical and nature activities,
and take partJoin us at Historic Martins Station for ain a
scavenger hunt by using global positioning system festive yuletide
celebration with music, dance (GPS) devices. We will conclude the
day with a and caroling as the Christmas spirit illuminatesfrontier
battle at Martin's Station. the Virginia frontier. See this
authentic The day is completely free, so come on out and
re-creation of a Colonial fort by candlelight.enjoy the park.Join
in the historicfestivities or just sit backand enjoy a hot cup of
ciderin frontOctoberof a warm, cozy re. 8 - Wilderness Road
Heritage Festival Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus visit the
KarlanMansion forthe Victorian style Christmascelebration! Have a
picture of your child with Join us for a glimpse into Southwest
Virginia's the jolly old elf and Mrs. Claus. Santa even has unique
historical and cultural heritage.small gift for the kids! Come out
andAppalachian craft makers ll the lawn of theenjoy cookies, hot
chocolate and other Karlan mansion with their wares as bluegrass
light refreshmentscourtesy of the Friends ofmusic dances on the
air. The sweet smell ofWilderness Road State Park.home cookingwill
entice you to purchase dining delights from the Both programs are
free, but parking food vendors. Immerse yourself in living history
and experience life fees apply. as it was on Virginias frontier at
Historic Martin Station.For more information about these and all
other programs at Wilderness Road State Park,please call
276-445-3065
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