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Antebellum St. Nicholas

Location of Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Visitor Center
Main Park Address: Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park, 6541 Saylers Creek Rd., Rice, VA 23966.

When

Dec. 13, 2025. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Step into the magic of the season with St. Nicholas, where families are invited to experience the joy of a 19th-century holiday. Children can create festive crafts, sip hot chocolate, and meet St. Nicholas in his traditional attire, which will be perfect for a charming photo to treasure. With candlelit cheer and hands-on fun, this event brings history to life in a way that delights hearts young and old.

We look forward to seeing you all there! Leashed four-legged friends are also welcome to see Santa!

This is a rain-or-shine event and is free to the public. For more information, contact the event coordinator at Alexandria.Jones@dcr.virginia.gov or call the Visitor Center at 804-561-7510.

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