Wilderness Road State Park hosts several special events throughout the year. In May, they hold a reenactment of the Raid at Martin's Station, where visitors can experience 18th century fort life. In September, they hold a free Community Appreciation Open House with activities and a frontier battle reenactment. In October, they put on a Halloween event called Pumpkins in the Park with haunted hayrides and activities for kids.

1. Wilderness Road State Park
Special Events 2010
Route 2 Box 115 (276) 445-3065
Ewing, VA 24248 www.virginiastateparks.gov
May October 29-30
5-7 - Raid at Martin’s Station Pumpkins 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's
1776 frontier and see history come alive Wilderness 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 militia Halloween spectacular you’ll never forget.
camps, experience frontier fort life, and buy unusual The event is highlighted by the “Haunted Trail
wares from 18th century merchants and Ride.”, a hayride along the Wilderness Road Trail
colonial traders. Admission is $5 for adults and complete with scary incidents” The “Haunted
$1 for children. Special night battle is $3 per vehicl e Trail Ride”, will be o ered Friday and Saturday
night. Additionally, on Saturday there will be
Trunk and Treat and along with a
September costume contest.
11—Community Appreciation Open House Pumpkin painting, face painting, and
spooky music round out the fun.
The park is excited about holding the second It 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 lled
owutg activities and fun. The park opens December
at 8 a.m., and there will be a ceremony before lunch when we will
especially remember the vicitms of September 11,2001.
3-4 Christmas Past and Present
Enjoy historical and nature activities, and take part
Join us at Historic Martin’s Station for a
in 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 illuminates
frontier 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 back
and enjoy a hot cup of ciderin front
October of a warm, cozy re.
8 - Wilderness Road Heritage Festival Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus visit the Karlan
Mansion forthe Victorian style Christmas
celebration! 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 and
Appalachian craft makers ll the lawn of the
enjoy cookies, hot chocolate and other
Karlan mansion with their wares as bluegrass
light refreshmentscourtesy of the Friends of
music dances on the air. The sweet smell of
Wilderness 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 Virginia’s frontier at Historic Martin Station.
For more information about these and all other
programs at Wilderness Road State Park,
please call 276-445-3065