Open fires are prohibited throughout the park from midnight to 4 p.m. through April 30 per the 4 p.m. Burning Law. This includes wood and charcoal. Gas is permissible. Campground fires are allowed during the restricted time if a camp host is on duty and signage to that effect is posted in the campground. Failure to observe the 4 p.m. Burning Law can result in a fine. Contact the Park Office for additional information.

Veteran's Day Luminary

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. 12, 2022. 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.

Veterans and their sacrifices are important to us here at Sailor's Creek Battlefield. We invite visitors to join the staff for our annual Veteran's Day Luminary commemorative event to honor all those who have served our nation's military, past and present. At dusk, rangers will lead the groups of visitors down an illuminated path where historical vignettes will be recreated by historians describing the scenes from the Battles of Sailor's Creek and its aftermath. This year we will highlight a new trail on a section of the battlefield that we have never used before. We will feature all new vignettes and a new theme this year as we head back in time to catch a glimpse of the battle that helped bring an end to the fighting in Virginia.

If you would like to Honor a Veteran with having their name, branch of service, and rank placed on a luminary, please contact sailorscreek@dcr.virginia.gov. This program is FREE to the public. Close-toed shoes are recommended as terrain will vary. We ask that you come prepared for rapidly changing and unpredictable weather conditions.

Luminary

Other details

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