Virginia State Parks History and Culture Day: Village Tour

Location of New River Trail State Park in Virginia

Where

New River Trail State Park, 116 Orphanage Dr., Max Meadows, VA 24360.
Foster Falls - 116 Orphanage Dr. Max Meadows, Va. 24360

When

June 17, 2023. 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate the anniversary of Virginia State Parks with a scenic guided walk along the New River.

Go back in time to the historic village of Foster Falls. During this guided walk, a park interpreter will share stories of local mining history and the remains of the once booming iron industry of the late 19th century.

Meet at the caboose in the Foster Falls parking lot. 

Walks will be held at 10 a.m. and 3:30 .p.m.

 

Foster Falls Furnace

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-699-6778
Email Address: NewRiverTrail@dcr.virginia.gov

Event types

History/Culture | Kids/Family | National Events | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History | Special Event

Additional dates

Fries, VA: A History Walk - Aug. 15, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - Aug. 31, 2024. 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Fries, VA: A History Walk - Sept. 12, 2024. 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Haunted History: Fries, VA - Oct. 10, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Haunted History: Foster Falls Village - Oct. 18, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Haunted History: Ivanhoe, VA - Oct. 27, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Haunted History: Halloween in the Foster Falls Village - Oct. 31, 2024. 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Foster Falls Village Tour - Nov. 6, 2024. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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