1757: The Botetourt Frontier and the Capture of Hannah Dennis
Tue, Aug 26, 4pm, Fincastle
In 1757, Shawnee warriors attacked settler families near present-day Buchanan, taking Hannah Dennis and others captive. Learn about Hannah’s capture and daring escape from local historian Ed McCoy.
Who Made Those Tracks
Fri, Aug 15, 2:30-3:30pm, Eagle Rock
Wed, Aug 20, 3:30-4:30pm, Fincastle
Fri, Aug 22, 3:30-4:30pm, Blue Ridge
Sat, Aug 23, 11am-12pm, Buchanan
Learn about wildlife through reading, gaming, and tracking with a Virginia State Park Ranger. Best for ages 5-12.
*Registration required; limited to 10. Call 540-928-2900 to register.
Adaptive Gardening
Thur, Aug 14, 11 am-12pm, Buchanan
Sat, Aug 16, 10am-11am, Blue Ridge
Mon, Aug 25, 10am-11am, Fincastle
Discover ways to enjoy gardening in spite of physical limitations, using alternative garden types, adaptive tools, and other tips. Presented by Tonya Harper from Bedford Master Gardeners. Best for adults & seniors.
Fincastle’s Bluegrass Roots
Sat, Aug 23, 10am-2pm
Fincastle held the nation’s first multi-day bluegrass festival in 1965. Celebrate Fincastle’s bluegrass legacy with Appalachian music, folktales, and history.
- 10:00 AM: Storyteller Clint Atwater will share Jack Tales and stories from Appalachia. Great for all ages.
- 11:00 AM: performance by Roanoke Valley Dulcimers. Great for all ages.
- 12:30 PM: Josh Urban will present on the history of Bluegrass and Appalachian music.Best for adults.
Junior Detectives
Thur, Aug 28, 4pm-5pm, Fincastle
Thur, Sept 4, 4pm-5pm, Buchanan
Fri, Sept 5, 3:30-4:30pm, Blue Ridge
Fri, Sept 12, 2:30pm-3:30pm, Eagle Rock
Learn how to conduct investigations, including identifying different types of fingerprints. Presented by the Botetourt County Sheriff’s Office. Best for ages 5-12
