"The old families of Virginia will form connections with low people, and sink into the mass of overseers' sons and daughters".
- John Randolph of Roanoke
Sat, Jun 23
|Staunton River Battlefield State Park
154th Commemoration of the Battle of Staunton River Bridge (1)
Please join us for 154th Commemoration of the Battle of Staunton River Bridge, June 23, 2018.
Time & Location
Jun 23, 2018, 9:00 AM
Staunton River Battlefield State Park, 1035 Fort Hill Trail, Randolph, VA 23962, USA
About the event
Saturday, June 23: Clover Visitors Center, (9A.M.-Until); Free
A day-long event where we honor "old men and young boys," who gave so much to defend their bridge on that hot-summer day knowing that victory would keep the supplies flowing to Petersburg. There will be a Confederate encampment, musket firing, music, United Daughters of the Confederacy medal presentation, interpretive programs, guest speakers, Confederate encampment, firing demonstrations, and more. So, if you are a Civil War enthusiast or you would like to know more about our nations' history from a local prospective, come by for a truly eventful day here in historic Southside Virginia. Programs will begin at 9A.M. and there will be events throughout the day. No rain date.