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Upcoming Events of Interest (please scroll down for public events being held later in the year)

 

 


2008 Events - these are the initial dates, please check back for details and for added events


April 3 - Jackson's Mill Historic Area

Spring hours begin! The Historic Area will be open Thursday through Sunday from 10am-5pm. Guided tours begin on the hour; last tour begins at 4pm.


April 18-20 - "School of the Piece" National Civil War Artillery Association

National artillery qualification and certification school for Civil War reenactors. Public visitors to the Historic Area will have the opportunity to observe the school as part of their regular admission.

Public hours will be 10am-5pm.


April 26 - Flea Market - new event!

The public is invited to participate both as buyers and sellers in this new event on the Jackson's Mill airstrip. There is a minimal space charge for sellers; no admission charge for buyers. Free admission to the public begins at 8:30am. Event hours are 8:30am-5pm.

Click here for information about selling your wares or e-mail us!


May 11 - Mother's Day Buffet

Join us for an old-fashioned Sunday dinner in newly renovated Mt. Vernon Dining Hall. Menu includes baked steak, mashed potatoes & gravy, baked chicken with mushroom sauce, wild rice, broccoli with cheese sauce, Key West blend vegetables, garden salad, cottage cheese, apple sauch, homemade rolls, strawberry shortcake and cream puffs. Register to win free buffet tickets for Jubilee Weekend!

11:30am-2:30pm, Mount Vernon Dining Hall. Admission is $12 for adults, $6 for children ages 4-12.


May 24 - Pool Opens

Public hours will generally be 10am-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays, but will vary depending on the groups in camp. Once the pool is open, be sure to check the weekly schedule on our home page!


June 1 - Open House

Everyone is invited to enjoy a 'lazy afternoon at the Mill' with free activities, food and fun.

Pool hours: 10am-5pm; Historic Area hours: 10am-5pm; other activities: 1-5pm


July 29-August 2 - Lewis County Fair

A fun-filled week of live entertainment, rides, exhibits, mud bog and much more.

Hours, schedule and admission information available at the Fair website.


August 29-September 1 - Stonewall Jackson Heritage Arts & Crafts Jubilee

There's something for everyone at the Jubilee - music, food, arts & crafts, needlework, photography, living history and more!

Hours, schedule and admission information available at the Jubilee website.


September 13 - "Get a Jump on the Holidays" Fall Craft Fair - new event!

This non-juried craft fair is open to everyone.

Please check back for hours, and for information about selling your wares!


October 1-2 "Voices from the Mountains" The West Virginia Storytelling Festival

Elementary and middle school students from around the area will hear some amazing tales spun by professional storytellers.

Pre-registration is required. Registration packets will be sent to schools in the spring; registration information will also be available here after April 1st.


October - Corn Mazes - expanded event!

In addition to our popular Haunted Corn Maze, we'll be adding a daylight maze appropriate for all ages in 2008.

Haunted Corn Maze hours will be 7:30-11pm Fridays and Saturdays in October. Please check back for hours and additional information about the daylight maze.


November 8, 2008 - ATV/Hunter Safety Course - new event!

Please check back for additional information.


December 5 & 6, 2008 - Winter Lights

Cottage decorating, holiday buffet, children's progams, candle and tree lightings and more!

Please check back for 2008 schedule.


December 13, 2008 - Breakfast With Santa

Please check back for 2008 details.


Last modified April 22, 2008
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