Events and activities are free unless otherwise noted. Details for specific events will be posted as they develop.
July 26: Medical Re-Enactor John Pelletier at Ellwood Manor
Location: Ellwood Manor, Wilderness, VA
Time: 11 am to 4 pm
Description: In period attire, John Pelletier provides an informative presentation on medicine, treatments and surgical practices of the Civil War.
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July 26: Volunteer Open House at Ellwood Manor
Location: Ellwood Manor, Wilderness, VA
Time: 11 am to 2 pm
Description: Interested in volunteer opportunities? Stop by to visit with our volunteers to discuss the exciting possibilities!
For more info: Volunteer Info
August 2: Author Chris Mackowski Lecture and Book Signing
Location: Ellwood Manor, Wilderness, VA
Time: 2 pm to 4 pm
Description: Chris Mackowski, author of A Close Dark Wood, will present a talk:
August 17: Commemoration of LaFayette’s Breakfast at Ellwood
Location: Ellwood Manor, Wilderness, VA
Description:The event commemorates Lafayette’s return to the Wilderness on August 15, 1825. Light refreshments served.
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September 28: Taming the Wilderness
Location: Ellwood Manor, Wilderness, VA
Description: : An 18th Century Living History event with hands-on demonstrations of late 18th and early 19th century building methods and domestic practices
For more info: TBA
October 11: Medical Re-Enactor John Pelletier at Ellwood Manor
Location: Ellwood Manor, Wilderness, VA
Description: In period attire, John Pelletier provides an informative presentation on medicine, treatments and surgical practices of the Civil War.
For more info: TBA
November 8: Annual Membership Meeting
Location: TBA
Description: Annual Meeting of the FoWB membership
For more info: TBA
December 20: 19th Century Christmas at Ellwood
Location: Ellwood Manor, Wilderness, VA
Description: An an entertaining and educational visit with a 19th C. Santa and tours of the seasonally decorated house. The event also features period music and readings.
For more info: TBA
