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Fayerdale: The Missing Town
Where
Fairy Stone State Park, 967 Fairystone Lake Dr., Stuart, VA 24171.
Upper Beach Parking Area
When
March 23, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Did you know there was once a thriving Boom Town located where our lake is today? Our Ranger led program tells all about the "missing town" and its rowdy residents. Learn how moonshining put the boom in boom town!
The presentation will be followed by an optional guided hike on our Iron Mine and Upper Stuart's Knob Trails. This trail system is about two miles, and has steep portions, but offers spectacular views of Fairy Stone Lake.
Other details
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-930-2424
Email Address: FairyStone@dcr.virginia.gov
Event types
History/Culture | Kids/Family | Outdoor/Nature/Natural History
Additional dates
Fayerdale: The Missing Town - March 16, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fayerdale: The Missing Town - March 30, 2025. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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