Juneteenth Junior Ranger Station
Join park staff at our Junior Ranger Junction pop up station to learn more about Andrew Redman, a blacksmith enslaved by William Lewis who earned his freedom with the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
On Juneteenth, children will have the chance to do a special craft created for the day as they learn more about blacksmithing from Matt Walker, who will be providing demonstrations throughout the day.
Fees
This event is free to attend.
Location
Parking for the blacksmith shop is located off of Groveton Road approximately 2 miles from the Henry Hill Visitor Center. From the visitor center, make a right out of the driveway followed by a left at the traffic light. When you reach the Dogan house (small white structure), make a left onto Groveton Road and travel about 1/4 mile down the road. Follow parking signs for the shop. You will need to walk a short distance from the parking area to the shop following an established trail. Please refrain from parking at tour stop 8 (Groveton Confederate Cemetery) as crossing Lee Highway can be very dangerous around this intersection.
Latitude and Longitude 38.810803, -77.549795
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- Children’s Program