| Date: | August 01, 2015 |
| Time: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Venue: | Eastern Montgomery Park |
| Description: |
The 5th Annual Great Road Encampment will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015 and Sunday, August 2, 2015 at Eastern Montgomery Park. This is our 5th year and we are excited to bring to the public 18th Century Living History at its best! 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 • Presentations on the history of The Great Road • The Virginia Company of Roger's Rangers • Detached Military Hospital and Medicine of the Time • Vicky Ferguson with Native American Stories Demonstrations include: - Flintlock Muskets - Camp Cooking - Knife and Tomahawk Throwing - Leather Work - Blacksmithing - 18th Century Clothing - Spinning - Weaving The event is rain or shine. Donations are welcome. To view the event flyer, visit the NextThreeDays Pinterest Pin at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/560276009871010066/ 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. |