"We started just as the sun began to gild the tops of the high mountains. We ascended Cumberland Mountain, from the top of which the bright luminary of day appeared to our view in all his rising glory; the mists dispersed and the floating clouds hasted away at his appearing. This is the famous Cumberlanf Gap...
James Smith, 1792
 Come... join the caravan... Relive the story of the 1700's American frontier... become a longhunter, a pioneer, a Native American trader, an indentured servant, or an African-American slave.
Walk in the footsteps of those who came before... listen carefully to the voices of the thousands whose spirits live on...
Witness life at Martin's Station, the last outpost on the journey westward through the Gap.
Observe militia maneuvers... Learn to be a blacksmith, or buy a pewter cup for your journey...
Step into the world of the region's first people, the Cherokee, Shawnee and others... Enter their hunting camps and relive their journey...
Experience the story of human survival on the early frontier.
Colonial Traide Faire &
Frontier Living History Event
18th century music, entertainment, food, wares, tradesmen and the people...
(A juried living history event)
Wilderness Road State Park
Ewing, VA
Friday October 10th
(School groups by appointment)
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday October 11th
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road Heritage Festival
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Special Evening Program ($2)
6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Sunday October 12th
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Adult Admission : $3 / day
Children's Admission (Ages 6-12) : $1 / day
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For Reenactors wishing to Participate in this event:
Application in .PDF format.
(You will need Adobe's Free Acrobat Reader software.)
Print the application above and mail back to:
Wilderness Road State Park
Rt. 2 Box 115
Ewing, VA 24248
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Hours of Operation:
The Park: Monday - Sunday : 8:00am to Dusk
The Fort: Wednesday - Sunday : 10:00am to 5:00pm
Visitor's Center: Monday - Sunday : 8:00am to 4:30pm
Park Office: Monday - Friday : 8:00am to 4:30pm
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