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Contact: Chris Alford, 703-221-7183
Prince William Forest Park News Release
For Immediate Release: August 29, 2018
Contact: Chris Alford, 703-221-7183
Fun for everyone at the 10th Annual Heritage Festival
TRIANGLE, VA – Musicians, exhibitors, crafters and the National Park Service team set the tone for the exciting 10th annual Heritage Festival.
Take hikes with rangers to learn about the park’s history and ecosystems. See how early inhabitants used the land. Learn how the land helped to build more than 200 structures that used for summer camps for inner city youth during the Great Depression. Kick back and enjoy the sounds of bluegrass and 1930s music. Join us as we share this amazing place and all the wonder it has to offer.
This free event takes place at historic cabin camp 4. The event opens at 10:30 a.m. for parking; music and demonstrations begin at 11 a.m. Bring the whole family and learn what makes Prince William Forest Park a special place.
“What’s really special about Heritage Festival, beyond the fun, is how the stories about the park come to life,” park Superintendent Tanya Gossett said. “Music, crafts, nature and stories about the park make the event great for everyone.”
Bookmark our website www.nps.gov/prwi, see our Facebook page www.facebook.com/prwinps or call the park Visitor Center at 703-221-7181.
Since 1936, Prince William Forest Park, one of our country’s 417 national parks, has provided close-to-home recreational opportunities for camping, hiking, biking and enjoying nature. Located in Northern Virginia, Prince William Forest Park is an oasis of nearly 15,000 acres of woodland habitat, home to diverse plant and animal species. The park also preserves more than 150 historic structures, including the largest inventory of Civilian Conservation Corps structures in any national park.
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About the National Park Service: More than 20,000 National Park Service employees care for America's 417 national parks and work with communities across the nation to help preserve local history and create close-to-home recreational opportunities.Last updated: February 23, 2019