2018 Martins Station Fall Encampment
Experience colonial frontier life at Martins Station Fall Encampment on October 12-14, 2018 at at the Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing, Virginia. Immerse yourself into autumn in 18th-century Virginia as folk gather at Historic Martin’s Station for a frontier harvest. Witness how settlers enjoyed the fruits of their labor during the harvest season, visit an 18th century market fair and meet historical figures and skilled colonial tradesmen. Experience life as it was on Virginia’s frontier.
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Martins Station Fall Encampment
The folks at Martin’s Station bring the frontier to life with a weekend of living history and adventure. Become immersed in living history as they gather for a festive social before the harsh winter months invade the Powell’s Vally. Meet skilled colonial tradesmen and participate in life as it was on the Virginia frontier.
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm – Wilderness Road Heritage Festival: Experience a revamped festival celebrating Southwest Virginia’s unique heritage. This festival features handmade Appalachian for sale on the Karlan Mansion lawn. Watch as demonstrators showcase their time-honored skills. Musicians and storytellers grace the stage to keep you entertained while the young ones enjoy fun and educational activities all with an Appalachian theme. Admission $10 per vehicle.
Admission:
Saturday $10 per vehicle
Sunday $4 per vehicle
Location
Historic Martin’s Station at Wilderness Road State Park
8051 Wilderness Road
Ewing, VA 24248
For More Information: 276-445-3065 WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov
History of Martins Station
According to Capt. John Redd in 1775, “Martin’s Fort was on Martin’s Creek. The fort was located on the north side of the creek. There were some five or six cabins; these built some 20 feet apart with strong stockades between. In these stockades there were port holes. The station contained about half an acre of ground. There were two fine springs near the station on its north side.” At one point, Martins Station was the westernmost fort in the nation. The park literature explains, “Established in the spring of 1775 by Captain Joseph Martin of Albermarle County, Virginia, Martin’s Station played a key role in the settlement of the American West.” The park literature further explains, “Historic Martin’s Station lives on today in the nation’s most authentically re-created frontier fort. The hand-hewn structures were painstakingly built by historical interpreters using native materials and historically accurate tools. Nestled at the base of the majestic Cumberland Mountains in the far southwest corner of Virginia, Wilderness Road State Park offers visitors a unique natural and historic experience that will create wonderful memories for years to come.”
Mark your calendar today so you don’t miss the next Martins Station Fall Encampment at the Wilderness Road State Park in Ewing, Virginia.
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