Antebellum St. Nick Spreads Christmas Cheer at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield

Jolly Old St. Nick will visit the park in December.

Tired of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? Looking for things that the family can do together that doesn’t cost a lot and you don’t have to fight the crowds? Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park has just the event for you. Jolly Old St. Nick will visit the park on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, December 15 from 12 to 4 p.m. 

Children of all ages will want to sit on St. Nick's lap to whisper in his ear
their wish list for Christmas

I’m excited this year to be able to plan and take part in this family time together! We will have a craft corner, nature theme activity and history descriptions all going on while you get to talk to St. Nick. This is a FREE event and a great activity to share at this time of the year. Families can have their digital photograph taken with St. Nicholas and a digital copy will be emailed within three days. Our gift shop will be open for you to pick up some unique gifts on SALE. We have T-shirts, books, toys, and jewelry.  We will also have a silent auction with the funds benefiting our Friends of Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park.

The family will enjoy a day full of fun activities appropriate for all ages

For more event information, click here, call the park office at 804-561-7510, or email. them. Both the state park and the Overton-Hillsman Farm House Museum are on the National Register of Historical Places and listed as a National Historic Landmark.

Directions: The park is located in Rice, Virginia. From U.S. 460, take Route 617 (Saylers Creek Rd.) to Sailor’s Creek Battlefield State Park. From U.S. 360, take State Route 307 (connecting highway between U.S. 360 and U.S. 460) to Route 617 North (Saylers Creek Rd.).

Drive Time: Northern Virginia, three to three and a half hours; Richmond, one to one and a half hours; Tidewater/Norfolk/Virginia Beach, two and a half to three hours; Roanoke, two hours.