Notes regarding time
Saturday, June 14 from 10 AM - 8 PM; Sunday, June 15 from 8 AM - 4 PMDescription
Experience life in the early 19th century with live music, blacksmiths, cooking, period camp, boats and much more.
This annual living history event focuses on two important parts of history from our area that had a profound influence on transportation and music in America: batteaux and banjos (batteaux are a historic type of boat).
Stop by anytime during this event to see what it was like to live in the middle of the 19th century.
Schedule
Saturday, June 14 from 10 AM - 8 PM
Sunday, June 15 from 8 AM - 4 PM
The batteaux from the James River Batteau Festival will pass by James River State Park at some time on Monday, June 16. Time will be determined by river level, etc.
If you would like to hear what music sounded like in the 1840s before the Civil War, then we have a very unique experience for you. We will have a historically accurate live music program with reproduction banjos, fiddles, and more with some great history about the songs they are playing. This only happens once a year! Please bring some chairs or blankets and enjoy a wonderful evening with us.
Concert and BBQ food vendor on Saturday.
Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 434-933-4355
Email Address: JamesRiver@dcr.virginia.gov
Who
All ages
Cost
FreeHow
Come to James River State Park
