Sheila Arnold: Master Storyteller & Historic Character Interpreter

Location of Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park in Virginia

Where

Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park, 6541 Saylers Creek Rd., Rice, VA 23966.
Visitor Center

When

Nov. 6, 2021. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park is proud to offer a very special program presentation featuring the extraordinary talents of Sheila Arnold, a nationally recognized speaker, Master Storyteller and riveting Historic Character Interpreter.

Audience members will be spellbound as Ms. Arnold transforms into “Ol’ Bess”, a 19th Century enslaved person providing unique insights and perspectives into what her life and culture was like against the backdrop of the American Civil War.

This family-friendly program is FREE to the public. Current COVID-19 protocols including Social Distancing shall be observed.

For more information, contact the Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Visitor Center at 804-561-7510, or email sailorscreek@dcr.virginia.gov.

Sheila Arnold as Ol' Bess

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 804-561-7510
Email Address: SailorsCreek@dcr.virginia.gov