The 12th Annual Great Road Encampment will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday, October 22, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Eastern Montgomery Park (beside the Elliston Fire Department).
The Great Road was the main thoroughfare going west to the Frontier. It was traveled by the likes of George Washington, Daniel Boone, Andrew Lewis, William Preston, Adam Harman, the Ingles and Draper families. This event honors all who passed through the Valleys of Southwest Virginia in the quest for a better life.
Activities and Demonstrations include:
• Demonstrations by 18th Century Reenactors
• Presentations on the history of The Great Road
• Flintlock Muskets
• Camp Cooking
• Knife and Tomahawk Throwing
• Leather Work
• 18th Century Clothing
• Spinning
• Weaving
• and more!
Admission and demonstrations are free, however; donations are welcome. This event will be rain or shine.
Eastern Montgomery Park is located at 5001 Enterprise Drive in Elliston, VA beside the Elliston Fire Department.For more information, call Henry Bryant at (540) 380-3469 or email greatroadencampment@gmail.com. 
Sponsored by:
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation - Fort Vause Outfitters Great Road Craft Guild - Seams Colonial and other Private Donors.
