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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: April 27, 2026
Contact: Starr Anderson, Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 540-460-1540, starr.anderson@dcr.virginia.gov

Wilderness Road State Park hosts special Virginia for Liberty event

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EWING, Va. – Wilderness Road State Park invites the public to join in a special event celebrating 250 years of American history with Virginia for Liberty: 1776, a multi-day commemorative experience honoring the heritage of the Appalachian frontier and the legendary Wilderness Road.

May 8-10, Virginia for Liberty pays tribute to the pioneering spirit that carved a path through the untamed wilderness and laid the foundation for westward expansion.

Located along the historic route once traveled by Daniel Boone and thousands of settlers, Wilderness Road State Park offers the perfect backdrop for this immersive journey into our nation’s early frontier story.

Highlights of the celebration include:

Costumed interpreters bringing the 18th century to life
Exploring the reconstructed frontier fort and learning about daily life on the edge of the American wilderness in the 1770s
Interactive exhibits and workshops, including blacksmithing, traditional crafts and period music

Dates and admission:

Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10 per vehicle
Sunday, May 10: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., $5 per vehicle

To learn more about Virginia for Liberty, please go to www.virginiastateparks.gov/events.

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Virginia State Parks are managed by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. For more information about Virginia State Parks’ activities and amenities or to reserve one of the more than 1,800 campsites or 300 climate-controlled cabins, call the Virginia State Parks Reservation Center at 800-933-PARK or visit www.virginiastateparks.gov.

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