Commemorating the 160th battle anniversary: Q&A with the chief historic weapons safety officer

By Christen McKeyPosted March 31, 2025

Assistant Park Manager Lee Wilcox shares what visitors can look forward to during the 160th battle anniversary events. These programs will commemorate Civil War history at two state park locations that played a crucial role in ending the war.

Virginia State Park Rangers Going Above and Beyond

By Haley RodgersPosted August 11, 2022

Enjoy five short stories about Virginia State Park rangers who deserve a shout out for going above and beyond at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield, Hungry Mother, Wilderness Road, Westmoreland, and Fairy Stone State Parks.

A collage of pictures, the far left picture is of Ranger Lee Wilcox in his uniform smiling, top right is of the Hillsman House at sunset, and bottom two right are indoor Hillsman House shots.

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.