Historic Staunton River Foundation Staunton River Battlefield State Park
Post Office Box 1 1035 Fort Hill Trail
Randolph, Virginia 23962 Randolph, Virginia 23962
email us at The Foundation. call us at: 434-454-4312

About Us -the Foundation

The Historic Staunton River Foundation, Inc. (Foundation) is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit, 501 (c) 3 organization; which was formed in 1994 with the scope and purpose of promoting, developing, and preserving: the 1864 Battlefield at the Staunton River; the Staunton River Bridge; the Staunton River historical areas and environs; the Roanoke Station; Mulberry Hill Plantation, the ancestral home of the Carrington family; 44CH62, the Randy K. Wade Archaeological Site and any future archaeological discoveries in the area along the Staunton River; and the Sappony Indian Nation. The Foundation also collects artifacts and historical memorabilia for display and works to preserve the integrity of the Staunton River environs and archaeological sites. In addition, the Foundation provides historical, environmental, wildlife, and wetlands education as well as assists in developing programs and events for the general public at the Staunton River Battlefield State Park. The Foundation is membership driven and relies solely on the support and dedication of a volunteer staff. The governing body of the Foundation is its seventeen-member Board of Trustees; which meets the first Thursday of every month at the Clover Visitors Center. The Foundation is headquartered in Randolph, Virginia (Charlotte County) at P.O. Box 1, Randolph, Virginia 23962; and it maintains a website, which can be viewed by accessing www.stauntonriverbattlefield.org.

Today, the Staunton River Battlefield State Parks serves as a venue between the counties of Charlotte and Halifax physically, culturally, historically, genealogically, and symbolically. It inscribes its place in the history and culture of Southside Virginia. The Park, straddling the Charlotte-Halifax line, encompasses approximately 341 acres that spans across more than 3,000 years of North American, Native American, Colonial American, and Virginian history. The key components of the Battlefield State Park include:

The Foundation and the Park sponsor and host numerous historical events and family activities throughout the calendar year. In the spring, there is the Easter Egg Hunt; in June the highly attended Commemoration of the Battle is held; and throughout the summer months there are numerous outdoor activities like wagon rides, interpretive programs and workshops, canoe rides, nature walks and much more. During the fall, there is Haunted Harvest Hayride and finally with the arrival of winter, the two host an Antebellum Christmas Open House at Mulberry Hill. Throughout the year, there is a abundant amount of activities and events held at Staunton River Battlefield State Park.

Membership in the Foundation is a mere $15.00 a year. These dues include the satisfaction of helping preserve, promote, and develop ALL of the components of the Foundation’s mission and the Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Additionally, members receive a 10% discount in the gift shop; the Sentinel, the Foundation’s bi-annual newsletter; and invitations to member-only meetings, lectures, and presentations. Volunteers are always welcome and needed to operate the Foundation, as well as, organize, plan, and implement the many activities held throughout the year.

If you are interested in the Staunton River Battlefield State Park, would like more information, or would like to volunteer and help with any of the events listed here, please feel free to contact the Foundation at info@stauntonriverbattlefield.org or visit www.stauntonriverbattlefield.org for more.

2010 Annual Report

2012 Annual Report

Officers Board of Trustees
Janet Johnson - President Joey Bane
Shane Newcombe - Vice President James Caknipe
Cindy Nichols - Treasurer Grace Elliott
Grace Elliott - Secretary Darlene Foster
Stanley Foster
Jeanie Geoghegan
Ron Graves
Jerry Johnson
Janet Johnson
Shane Newcombe
Cindy Nichols
Holly Owen
KorySnead
Park Manger: Jim Zanarini Email
Liaison to Sappony Indians: Otis Martin


The scope and purpose of the Foundation is to promote, develop and preserve the following:

  • 1864 Battlefield at the Staunton River
  • the Staunton River Bridge
  • The Staunton River historical areas and environs
  • Roanoke Station
  • Mulberry Hill, the ancestral home of the Carrington family
  • 44CH62, the Randy K. Wade Archeological Site and any future archeological discoveries in the area of the Staunton River
  • the Sappony Indian Nation

The Foundation shall collect artifacts and historical memorabilia for display and work to preserve the integrity of the Stauntion River environs and archeological sites. The Foundation will provide historical, environmental, wildlife, and wetlands awareness, as well as assist in developing programs and events for the general public at the Staunton River Battlefield State Park.

As a member, your $15.00 annual dues help provide support for the Historical Staunton River Foundation to fulfill its mission of promoting, preserving, and developing the Staunton River and the Staunton River Battlefield State Park. Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 on the calender year. Benefits include a 20% discount in the gift-shops, subscription to the Sentinel Newsletter, and invitations to special events.

Join our dedicated trustees and volunteer staff, who help with operating the gift-shop on weekends for a few hours to helping plan and participate in many of the events the Foundation and park sponsor throughout the year.

You may also visit our online gift shop


To become a member,click on the membership form link below, print the membership form and mail it along with your annual dues to the Foundation.

Membership Form

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