Event
Juneteenth Junior Ranger Station
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 38.810803, -77.549795
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.
Dates & Times
Date:
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
5 hours
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Description
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.