Tag: reenactments

  • Founders, Flora, and Feathers: Spring Hill Cemetery Tour

    Founders, Flora, and Feathers: Spring Hill Cemetery Tour

    Discover Charleston’s Rich History on a self-guided walk through the beautiful Cemetery Grounds and Arboretum where you can enjoy magnificent views and interact along the way with:
    – Reenactors telling the stories of historical Charleston – Book Authors – History Organizations representing historic houses and business’s from the Kanawha Valley.
    – Learn about the Park and Arboretums Feathers and Flora from experts in their field – Music – Leashed dogs are welcome.
    – K.R.T Trolley rides will be available from downtown and on-site parking are available – Attendance is Free – NEW THIS YEAR * HORSE CARRIAGE RIDES

    Watch this space for schedule announcements.

    More:
    https://www.springhillcemeterycharleston.com/
    https://www.ratriearboretum.com/

    Date: October 12th
    Time: 1-4pm

  • Spring Hill Cemetery: History Comes Alive!

    Spring Hill Cemetery: History Comes Alive!

    History will come alive at Spring Hill Cemetery during FestivFALL!

    Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum annual multi-faceted celebration of the wonder and awe of Spring Hill.

    Discover Charleston’s rich history on a self-guided walk through the beautiful Cemetery Grounds where you can enjoy magnificent views and interactive entertainment along the way.

    Also enjoy live music, and refreshments from the Mountain Juice Co.

    Leashed dogs are welcome!

    See Trolley shuttle details below.

    Along the route:
    – Reenactors will tell stories of historic Charleston.

    – Meet Larry Rowe, author of ‘Virginia Slavery and King Salt in Booker T. Washington’s Boyhood Home’

    – Learn about Charleston’s Craik-Patton House and Daughters of American Revolution.

    – Participate in a commemorative tree planting with the Sons of the American Revolution.

    – Take in the parks’ charming and plentiful wildlife with flora and fauna experts.

    Click here for more info about Spring Hill Cemetery Park

    Like ‘Friends of Spring Hill Park and Arboretum’ on Facebook for Event and Cemetery Updates.

    KRT will also provide a bus shuttle that will run from the Carriage Trail Leaf Walk to Spring Hill Cemetery. This will run on a loop from 1-4pm.

    Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d like to see at future FestivALL events!


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  • Spring Hill Cemetery: History Comes Alive!

    History will come alive at Spring Hill Cemetery during FestivFALL!

    Come celebrate Charleston’s rich history with the Friends of Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum on a choice of 2 self-guided walks.

    One is wholly on asphalt, with easy grades, one is on grass with, generally easy travel, but rougher underfoot.

    Both routes will have printed guide packed with information about graves and trees you will pass on the route.

    Both routes will pass all the re-enactors, and other vendors.

    Hear the stories of prominent early Charleston residents told by reenactors and or their descendants.

    Enjoy magnificent views up and down the Kanawha Valley.

    Take in the parks charm, monuments and flora and fauna with members of Tree and Bird experts the Friends of Spring Hill Park and Arboretum.

    Interactive Children’s Activities by WV Division of Forestry and Future Generations University

    Music

    Dogs on leash welcome.

    Trolley Rides from Downtown and on-site Parking.

    Attendance is free.

    Spring Hill Cemetery Park: https://www.springhillcemeterycharleston.com/

    Like ‘Friends of Spring Hill Park and Arboretum’ on Facebook for Event and Cemetery Updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064851811671

    KRT will also provide a bus shuttle that will run from the Carriage Trail Leaf Walk to Spring Hill Cemetery. This will run on a loop from 1-4pm.

    Have a few minutes to help us out? We’d love to hear from you! Take our survey below – and of course want to hear more about any event ideas and what you’d like to see at future FestivALL events!


    Take Our Survey!

    Want to volunteer for this event?



    Click Here to Volunteer!