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Forting Up

Location of Wilderness Road State Park in Virginia

Where

Wilderness Road State Park, 8051 Wilderness Rd., Ewing, VA 24248.
Historic Martin's Station

When

Sept. 19, 2025 12:00 p.m. - Sept. 21, 2025 12:00 p.m.

Imagine finding yourself approaching a beacon of rest and resupply with nothing but the clothes on your back. You are miles, days, beyond the fringes of civilization and a wooden palisade is all the stands between you and the untamed wilderness. Danger lurks within the shadows, but opportunity arises each day with the sun. Join the men and women of Martin’s Station and immerse yourself in the lives of those who helped to forge this great nation and open America’s “first” west.

This program is designed to take living history and experimental archaeology to a new level. Participants will find themselves transported into the 18th century and receive a once in a lifetime experience.

This is a first come first serve fee-based program with limited participants.

For additional information, please call the park office at 1-276-445-3065

General public visitation welcomed from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: Please contact the park office at 1-276-445-3065.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-445-3065
Email Address: WildernessRoad@dcr.virginia.gov