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Sailor's Creek Battlefield history and the connection to Dr. Moton

By Guest BloggerPosted February 15, 2022
The Civil War is the main history Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park is known for, but there is a new finding that reveals that Dr. Robert Russa Moton was born here. Learn more about happenings at Sailor's Creek in our blog.
Hillsman House on Sailor

When the wind blows - our severe weather policy

By Nancy HeltmanPosted July 31, 2020
Your safety is our utmost priority, it's hurricane season, so let's be prudent and cautious and take the time to explain one of the less pleasant decisions we have to make - when and how to decide to close a park for severe weather.
Downed trees and limbs are of particular threats in a high wind storm

Museum collection preserves area's African American history

By Martha WileyPosted July 23, 2020
The Jessie Zander Collection of documents and photographs provides a valuable look at the African-American history of Wise County.
Christine Reasor 1960

Backyard birding – bird identification tips

By Jessica BowserPosted April 30, 2020
Being able to identify the birds makes birding more exciting.
Birding is a great way to get to know the birds that live around you.

Art with Dart Pt.1

By Katharine LipscombPosted April 15, 2020
We are bringing Art with Dart to you at home.
Meet Dart an Eastern Box Turtle

From the Frontier

By Amy AtwoodPosted March 31, 2020
Joseph Martin played an instrumental role in the westward movement.
Martin Station plays an important role in American history

Backyard birding – tips to get started

By Jessica BowserPosted March 27, 2020
Backyard birding may be your newest hobby.
Red-bellied Woodpecker can be seen without binoculars

Stories from the Trail: Fincastle County and Independence

By Guest BloggerPosted March 24, 2020
Along the trail lies a community that has seen the bones of our nation come to life. Step into New River Trail State Park and experience history throughout the ages.
Lead mine marker in Austinville

Come meet the Interpreters at a Virginia State Park

By Annette BarefordPosted October 30, 2019
What is in a name? When it comes to “Interpreter”, it can be a little confusing.
Staff at Caledon State Park interpreting history

My Favorite Time of Year for Sunsets at Virginia State Parks

By Annette BarefordPosted October 29, 2019
Incredible sunsets at a Virginia State Park near you!
Sunset Mason Neck State Park


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