History

Bear Creek Lake State Park, located in the heart of Cumberland County, is not to far from the Willis River. The Willis River Canal project was run

This is the second in a series of historical vignettes about Virginia State Parks in honor of our 75th anniversary this year! The Fairy Stone State

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Many attempts have been made at putting the documents, photographs, and various items of interest

We are delighted to introduce the Park of the Month for June - Staunton River Battlefield It was a muggy June day in 1864 during the American Civil

Standing here trying to imagine this space as it once was, you can’t help but to think of the hard labor, intense heat, and processes necessary

A special article in honor of African American History Month I grew up in Virginia and was alive during the late 50s and 60s as we wrestled with the

During the April 2nd and April 3rd living history program at Sailor’s Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, over 350 visitors were able to

On April 6, 1865 Confederate and Union soldiers and a galaxy of generals met at Sailor’s Creek for what would be the last major battle of the

There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. -Henry James Dear Mothers, your day is