The Great Road Encampment - 18th Century Encampment
Venue: Eastern Montgomery Park, Elliston
Date: Sunday, August 7, 2016
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event Types: Miscellaneous, Family Friendly, Arts & Theatre, Speaking Engagements
Cost: Free
Description:
The 6th Annual Great Road Encampment will be held on Saturday, August 6, 2016 and Sunday, August 7, 2016 at Eastern Montgomery Park in Shawsville, VA.

The Great Road was the main thoroughfare going west to the Frontier. It was traveled by the likes of George Washington, Daniel Boone, Andrew Lewis, William Preston, Adam Harman, the Ingles and Draper families. This event honors all who passed through the Valleys of Southwest Virginia in the quest for a better life.

Activities include:
• Demonstrations by 18th Century Reenactors
• The West Virginia Company of Roger's Rangers
• Detached Military Hospital and Medicine of the Time
• Vicky Ferguson with Native American Stories
• History of Glassblowing

Demonstrations include:
- Flintlock Muskets
- Camp Cooking
- Knife and Tomahawk Throwing
- Leather Work
- Blacksmithing
- 18th Century Clothing
- Spinning
- Weaving

The event is rain or shine.

Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

The event is sponsored by the Montgomery County Parks & Recreation, Fort Vause Outfitters, Great Road Craft Guild, Seams Colonial and other private donors.

To view the event flyer, visit the NextThreeDays Pinterest Pin at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/560276009874709700/

Eastern Montgomery Park is located at 5001 Enterprise Drive in Elliston, VA beside the Elliston Fire Department.

For more information, call Henry Bryant at 540-380-3469 or email greatroadencampment@gmail.com.
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