Due to the expected impact of the winter storm, all Virginia State Park overnight facilities will be closed from Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. This decision is based on the forecast for unsafe conditions and potential power outages. For updates click here.
Armed in the Saddle
Where
Sailor's Creek Battlefield State Park, 6541 Saylers Creek Rd., Rice, VA 23966.
Visitor Center
When
Jan. 10, 2026. 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Gather around the weapons display in the Visitor Center for an in depth look at the carbines carried by Union cavalry. This program focuses on the Sharps, Spencer, and Smith carbines, how they functioned, how troopers loaded and fired them, and what advantages or limitations each weapon brought to mounted service. Visitors will also learn what surviving bullets, casings, and ammunition fragments reveal about how cavalry fought, where they positioned themselves, and how the action unfolded on this landscape. This is a focused program that uses the artifacts on display to connect technology, tactics, and the battlefield. Stop by the Visitor Center and speak to a ranger anytime between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to start this program.
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
Event types
Add to calendar
Find a Job at
Virginia State Parks
Order your Virginia State Parks
license plate
