March 27: Easter Egg Hunt at
Clover Vistors Center 1-3:30pm $3.00/child
Children ages 10 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. Here comes Peter Cottontail and he has brought lots of goodies to share. Join us at Staunton River Battlefield State Park's Clover Visitor Center, as the Historic Staunton River Foundation, along with the park staff presents an Easter Egg Hunt. But that's not all; you will have the chance to visit with the Easter Bunny, pet live bunnies, participate in a wide-array of games and activities, and much more. So don't miss out on all the excitement. Bring your baskets and bring a friend. Registration will begin at 1P.M., and the Easter Egg Hunt will be held from 1:15 until 1:45. Other activities will be held from 2:00 - 3:30. Don't forget your cameras. In event of inclement weather, the rain date will be Sunday, March 28.
June 25 Commemoration of the Battle at dusk - FREE
Come out as the sun sets to enjoy a wagon ride through the low grounds alongside the hallowed grounds of the battlefield to enjoy the serene beauty and sounds of nature. At dusk, enjoy a cannon-firing demonstration in Fort Hill.
June 26 Commemoration of the Battle 9am-Until
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, cannon-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.
Annual Meeting - Pot Luck Supper 6-9pm
Annual Dinner Meeting and Special Speaker/Lecture/Presentation. Want to know more? Become a member of the Foundation for only $15. Your dues not only help support the mission of the Foundation, but also enable you to receive discounts in our gift-shop and invitations to "Foundation Members Only" events.
Come and enjoy our 9th annual Haunted Hayride. "Spooky" fun intended for the whole family. Enjoy local ghost stories and legends while you are riding on a hayride through the battlefield and low grounds. Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes; it is a part walking and part riding ghost tour. After you register for the Haunted Harvest Hayride, enter "if you dare" our Haunted Trail with optical illusions, witches and specters at every dark corner, and many other "hair-raising" special effects! Please bring a flashlight and be ready to be spooked with our local myths, legends, and scary tales! $5 per person, children 5 and under free. RSVP in advance! Call 434.454.4312.
Come and enjoy an Antebellum period Christmas at Mulberry Hill Plantation, the ancestral home of the Carrington family. Enjoy touring the historic home and grounds, joining in with Confederate re-enactors in the historic boxwood gardens in campfire cooking and living history demonstrations. Light refreshments are served with the hopes of a visit.